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Plumbing License | License #: CFC1433906
Duct Sealing Tampa, FL
Serving the Tampa Area
Did you know? A properly sealed and insulated duct system can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and safer.
Improving your duct system can:
Improve Comfort – Sealing and insulating ducts can help with comfort problems than many of us have experienced, such as rooms that are too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.
Enhance Indoor Air Quality – Fumes from common household or garden chemicals, insulation particles, and dust can enter your duct system, exacerbating asthma and allergy problems. Sealing your ducts can help improve your indoor air quality by reducing pollutants entering ducts and circulating throughout your home.
Promote Safety – During normal operation, gas appliances such as water heaters and clothes dryers release combustion gases (like carbon monoxide) through their venting systems. Leaky ductwork in your heating and cooling system may cause “backdrafting,” where these gases are drawn back into the living space, rather than expelled to the outdoors. Sealing leaks can reduce this risk.
Improving your duct system can:
Save Money – Leaky ducts can reduce the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent. Sealing and insulating your ducts increases efficiency, lowers your energy bills, and can often pay for itself in energy savings. Plus, if you have plans to install new heating and cooling equipment, a well-designed and sealed duct system may allow you to downsize to a smaller, less costly heating and cooling system that will provide better dehumidification.
Protect the Environment – Most power plants in the Tampa Bay Area burn fossil fuels to make electricity, releasing greenhouse gases. By sealing ductwork and using less energy at home, you can help reduce these emissions and fight global warming.
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How Do I Know if My Duct System is Bad?
Ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout your house, but in typical houses, about 20% of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes, and unsealed joints, resulting in higher utility bills and difficulty in keeping the house comfortable, regardless of the thermostat setting.
Some of the signs that your home may have leaky, poorly insulated, or inefficient ducts are:
Some of the signs that your home may have leaky, poorly insulated, or inefficient ducts are:
How Do I Improve the Performance of My Duct System?
Since ducts are usually concealed in walls, ceiling, and attics, repairing them can be difficult. Still, there are things that you can do to improve duct performance in your house. First you can start by sealing air leaks using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulating all the ducts that you can access. Don’t use duct tape, it is not long-lasting. Also, make sure that the connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the walls and ceiling. These are typical locations to find leaks and detached ductwork.
Your home’s ductwork is one of the most important components of your HVAC system. Because of how important your ducts are, hiring a licensed contractor is the best way to ensure that they work well and consistently. You want a contractor that will, at the very least:
- Inspect your whole duct system, including the attic, crawlspace and garage.
- Evaluate your system’s supply and return air balance. Many systems have air return ducts that are too small.
- Repair damaged and disconnected ducts and straighten out flexible ducts that are tangled or crushed.
- Seal all leaks and connections with mastic, metal tape, or an aerosol-based sealant.
- Seal all registers and grills tightly to the ducts.
- Insulate ducts in unconditioned areas with duct insulation that carries an R-value of 6 or higher.
- Include a new filter as part of any duct system improvement.
- Evaluate air flow after repairs are completed.
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I had a great experience with The Comfort Authority in Tampa. My technician, Ura, performed a very thorough inspection of our AC unit and took the time to clearly explain everything he found. He walked me through the issues step by step and provided honest recommendations based on his evaluation. I really appreciated his professionalism, knowledge, and the time he took to make sure I fully understood the condition of my system. Highly recommend The Comfort Authority and especially Ura for anyone needing reliable HVAC service!
— Jeff Fernandez | Google Review
We found the technician, Glenn, to be very thorough and knowledgeable. He explained in detail , supported by photos, the condition of our duct system and gave us options to move forward and make an informed decision
— Christine Milnthorpe | Google Review
Update: March 2026
Needed a thorough drain cleaning. Luis came right away. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and documented everything. We will definitely continue to use them for future HVAC needs.
The Comfort Authority was fantastic! I called and spoke with Kalyn who was extremely helpful. She was able to get us a same day diagnostic appointment.
The gentlemen who did the inspection, James, explained everything, including pictures and videos of the problems. He presented several replacement and repair options with a variety of price points. There was no hassle or pressure, just guidance. Loved it!
In our case, it made sense to replace. Our new system was installed two days later by Peter and Adrian. Very hard working, friendly, considerate and knowledgeable gentlemen. In 90-100 degree heat, these guys never quit, maintained a positive/happy attitude and completely cleaned up once they were done the installation.
I would DEFINITELY recommend this company to anyone with A/C problems.
UPDATE 10/27/22
Clogged drain pipe caused system to shut off overnight. Chris D came first thing in the morning and got us back up and running again in no time! Thanks again!
UPDATE 6/17/2024
Had a faulty safety switch. Chase P. came by and diagnosed the problem quickly and documented the entire system with pictures. Great service, super polite and treats your home with care.
— Ralph Vancour | Google Review
Glenn came out on short notice to fix ann A/C issue at my house and did an exceptional job. He was so professional, efficient, honest, and very thorough. I always appreciate the fast response and fantastic service you get with Comfort Authority. I highly recommend this company.
— Jen N | Google Review
I had no problem with Luis Menendez He was kind and did his job with much respect for me and he put covers over his shoes. Very good worker. I would request him again if I need help with my AC again. I can't say enough of what a good worker he was. Glenda
— Glenda | Google Review
I had a great plumbing inspection and scheduled our tech (I forget his name, but he was awesome) to come out and change out a fitting and pipe to our water heater. He was super punctual, respectful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend comfort authority for AC and plumbing!!
— Jennifer Poissant | Google Review
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Not only will the experts at The Comfort Authority do all of this, when you choose The Comfort Authority you can always rest assured knowing you have chosen the ONLY contractor in the Tampa Bay Area that values your comfort, safety, and peace of mind as highly as you do. Give us a call today at (813) 590-0196 to get the comfort, safety, and peace of mind you deserve.
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