Are your Air Ducts Leaking? Methods to fix this Problem….

When there is problem of leakage in air ducts then it can be very problematic problem. The leaks can contribute to a whole host and it can cost you money and compromise your health. So at that time it should be necessary for you that your air ducts should be sealed immediately which helps to eliminate opportunities for harmful airborne contaminants to enter your ducts and posing a risk to your health. When these ducts are sealed then it helps to conserve home heating and cooling costs by reducing unnecessary energy loss. When your air ducts should be sealed then it should be ensure that your ducts are free from damage and other contaminants. It will also help to improve air quality and the overall efficiency of your HVAC system. It is also best option for you that your air ducts should be professionally cleaned annually. There are several basic maintenance steps you can perform on your own. Catching small problems before they become larger issues will ultimately save you money in repair work and keep professional inspections to a minimum. On the other side when your family is suffered with leaking ducts then it will also affect your family’s comfort and your bottom line, and in many cases you can fix the problem on your own. It will also depressurize your home, which causes air to pull in from outside and also lead unwanted odors and gases.

 

·         In that case you have to provide priority to Mastic; it is a material which is used to sealing loose connections in your ductwork. In that case, firstly you have to prepare the surface first before applying the mastic sealant. In this method you have followed the directions on the container and also use a plastic putty knife, stiff paintbrush, or something similar to apply the material. The mastic should be about as thick as a quarter or nickel.

·         You have also use aluminum foil tape and which is very effective for leaks on a flat surface where two pieces of metal are joined together. Before you do anything you have to grab your rag and at that time you have to make sure that the area is clean before applying foil tape. After that you have to clean the surface, simply place a strip of the aluminum foil tape over the leak and a paint brush to seal it. Use the mastic sealant for leak areas that would be difficult to close with the foil tape.

Another option is that you have also hired professional duct sealing experts. They have ability to diagnosing and sealing air ducts and also assure that both energy efficiency and air quality improve. At Fresh Duct Cleaning Melbourne, we have highly trained technicians and also equipped with the knowledge and skill to fix air duct the first time. After that we also test  another ducts in your home and we’ll use the best professional equipment to seal up the entire ventilation system.