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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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Michael diagnosed why water was in my overflow pan while the A/C was still running on my 1-yr old system. He came the morning after I phoned. His communication skills were exceptional and his manner comforting in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. He respected my property and cleaned up after his work. He analyzed the system, replaced the bad float switches, cleaned out the drain and installed surge protectors. I like how he showed and explained the problems he saw and what could done to fix them. He was also mindful of insurance and warranty claims.
— Therese Eby | Google Review
Recently had my AC changed for a new one. The experience was great. All the people envolved were very knowledgeable, professional, honest and patient. Technician Mike, Consultant Derek and Instalers Seth and Ren were awesome. 5 stars.
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Top notch service! If HVAC companies were on a dating app, I would swipe right. Professional, timely, respectful of your house, good communication with texts and phone calls. I knew I was going to need to replace my AC after buying my townhome 3 years ago. I initially went with a system check up because it wasn’t running like the beast it used to be (est 2007). Glenn the technician came out and said she needed some work. He kept it real and then I decided to divorce my old one and upgrade to a new younger, prettier, more efficient one. Gary and Uzi came by the next day and swapped the old ex out and now Im living in some vacation temperatures. Also Derek was great and made the whole paperwork process a breeze. I definitely could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else, but so far the quality has been . I’ll add any additional reviews as we live together for the next year.
— Derrick Del Rosario | Google Review
Fast and friendly service. Seth the service person was very thorough and the quality plus detail-oriented inspection process (including pictures of parts and discussion about ongoing or potential future problems) was not only appreciated but validated the pride they have in their work! Highly recommend.
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Comfort Authority was fantastic! They were very professional, responsive and on time! Their focus on the customer expereince is fantastic. I would highly recommend.
— Brian Zimmerman | Google Review
Eric was great. He inspected my water heater and suggested that I put it on a pedestal to get it off the garage floor. He was courteous and professional like everyone I’ve dealt with at The Comfort Authority.
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Comfort Authority has great communication and great employees! Employees are prompt, courteous and knowledgeable! We use Comfort Authority for A/C maintenance and repairs and now plumbing! Eric did a great job explaining his plumbing evaluation!
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Eric was extremely professional, took his time to explain what he found, and what needed to be done. He gave us multiple options when it comes to improving our water condition and plumbing condition, including a water softener that we did not feel pressured in having to make a decision today, but definitely recommend Eric and comfort authority to any neighbors or friends.
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