Aaron’s Mechanical Services Asks is Your AC Cool Enough?

How much do you spend each month keeping your home as “COOL” as you like it? How old is your home? 

No we aren’t going to say that you must buy a new air conditioner to save money on your energy bill.  Though that might be one real answer as all or part of your energy costs.

But did you know that many folks have money flowing out of their air ducts? Yes, air ducts will develop leaks over time and then your expensive cold air is leaking into your attic or trying to cool off your backyard.

Leaking air ducts can lead to a significant loss of cooled air. This air leaks into your attic space and never reaches your living area, which may lead to you adjusting your temperature to try to make your living space more comfortable. The more you make your air conditioner systems work, the higher your utility bills will be. Sealing the ducts is normally easy once you find the leaks.

So the first step is to find out if you have leaky air ducts.

If this is going to be a DIY project know that you are going to need to go into your attic (boy is it hot up there this time of year) and it means moving insulation as well (protect your skin and use a proper breathing mask as well).

With your air conditioner running you need to run a smoke pencil along the joints and seams of your air ducts. If there are leaks the air will disturb the smoke coming from the smoke pencil.  You need to mark the areas that need to be sealed.  The first piece of advice is that you never use “duct tape” to seal your air ducts.

There are metalized foil tapes or a mastic that are used to seal small leaks.  Some joints will need to be repaired or replaced by a trained service tech if the leaking areas are too bad (large) for just tape or sealant to be used.

Because ducts can be concealed in walls, ceiling, attics, and basements, repairing them can be difficult. Besides just sealing them there are hi-tech options for testing and sealing ducts that are not easily reached due to their location.

Calling in the pros is often the best way to go.

Looking for fast and fair AC Repair? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your air conditioning system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling Unit service needs.

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