Tampa's HVAC Services | License #: CAC1818057
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 just had an outstanding experience with The Comfort Authority. The scheduling process is simple. The dispatcher and customer service were polite and kept me informed of the technician's arrival. Chase arrived onsite, on time. He was courteous, professional and extremely knowledgeable. The time he spent inspecting my HVAC was not rushed, explaining everything he was checking. A true pro of the trade. In the future, I will continue to use TCA for all of my HVAC and plumbing needs.
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Well, here I am again with another review! My trust and confidence in The Comfort Authority was already solid, but today it went over the moon after today's service call from Peter Bates! There was a small but recurring issue with condensation flow on my A/C unit and Peter solved it completely. His diagnostic and problem-solving skills are masterful! Thank you, Peter, and thank you everyone at The Comfort Authority!
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I'm back again for another review. If you're searching for the best HVAC provider, look no further than The Comfort Authority: they are the A-Team you want! Gary Clark and Cameron masterfully installed a brand-new system for me. They encountered several challenges fitting the indoor handler into a very cramped space -- but they succeeded without having to cut into my drywall. Thanks also to Chase who, on an earlier maintenance visit, showed me exactly where the problems were with my 10-year-old unit. I could see with my own eyes what was broken. I was given an estimate for repairs, compared to the cost of a new system. The choice was clear. A special shout-out goes to Gary, Cameron and Chase, though everyone I've encountered at The Comfort Authority has been a real pleasure to work with!
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After researching reviews, including the Better Business Authority, I had my AC unit get a tune-up and repaired with The Comfort Authority, and I am SO impressed! When I called, Beverly (friendly and professional), promptly got me scheduled first thing in the morning the next day. She even called the next morning to let me know the ETA of the service technician. Chase showed up right on time and I can honestly say I can’t remember experiencing such exemplary customer service! Chase was considerate, professional, COVID-safe, tidy, and obviously expert and knowledgeable. He explained everything in advance (without “mansplaining”), so there were no surprises!
The whole process was completely transparent. He tested everything, from the electrical components to coolant levels and even cleaned out the pile of rotten leaves in the outdoor unit. (The last AC person that came out said “That’s not my job!”) The float switch was broken on my unit, but Chase demonstrated how it was not working, so I could see what the problem was with my own eyes. Talk about building trust! The final bill was more than fair and affordable. I’ll definitely keep The Comfort Authority for the future!
— Marie | Google Review
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