FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
 

 

Why should I have my ducts tested by Premium Efficiency?

  • Certified duct testers have the tools and training to properly test ducts and home performance
  • Diagnose indoor air quality problems
  • Years of experience, it's what we do best

Why should I have my ducts sealed by Premium Efficiency?

  • Improves air flow and air quality
  • Increases comfort within your home
  • Saves money on your heating or cooling bills.
  • Years of experience, this is our specialty

How can sealing the ducts improve my heating and cooling system?

  • Increase air flow through registers
  • Shorten run time of furnace
  • Get all the air you pay for

Should my ducts be tested?

  • If your ducts are outside of your heated space you ducts should be tested for tightness
  • Both newer and older systems can leak, the age of the system doesn't really matter

How does the test work?

  • High tech fans pressurize the ducts, gauges tell how much air is leaking
  • Carbon Monoxide testing can diagnose appliance problems

How much air am I loosing through leaks in my ducts?

  • Up to 25% of the air can be lost through leaks in the ducts
  • Disconnected ducts can lose even more

How does this save me money?

  • Tighter ducts cause your furnace to run less
  • Sealed ducts deliver more hot or cold air

What's that smell?

  • Leaky ducts can pull in odors and contaminates such as mold, insulation, animal waste and dust from attics, crawl spaces and garages, Yuck!

If your heating and cooling ducts are outside your conditioned space, such as attics, crawl space or garages, your ducts should be tested for tightness.

Your ducts may leak if:

  • If you experience high utility bills
  • Uneven heating and cooling
  • Poor indoor air quality
  • Drafts from the ducts
  • Other work in attic or crawl has been done
  • Ducts were originally sealed with tape

 

   
 
 
 
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