Efficient System

In an efficiently operating heat pump or air conditioning system, room air is pulled into the return side of the system by the air handler fan and pushed into the supply side of the system. With no leaks, the duct system is a closed loop. Air coming out of the supply registers is the same that entered the return grills. The home experiences better indoor air quality and provides comfort at a lower cost.

Duct leaks force your system to run longer and work harder:    

• In many houses, heating/cooling costs can be cut 20 percent to 30 percent when leaks are eliminated.      
• A 13 SEER system with 30 percent leakage works no better than a 10 SEER system with no leakage.      
• A system that has to work harder wears out faster, taking your investment with it.      
• Higher utility bills mean lower home value.

The EPA calls "indoor air pollution" the country's leading environmental health concern. In many homes, duct leakage is the main cause of indoor air quality problems. Leaks can pull in irritants and pollutants like: 

• pollen and dust
• insulation fibers
• automobile exhaust
• mold and mildew spores 
• insecticides
• vapors from stored chemicals

Duct leakage prevents your heating or cooling system from doing its job.

Leakage can cause your home to be too cold in winter, too warm in summer, or too humid or "clammy." With a heat pump, duct leaks can cause the air coming from vents to feel lukewarm or even cool in winter.