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.


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Improving your duct system can:

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Improving your duct system can:

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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.
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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:
  • You have high summer and winter utility bills
  • You have rooms that are difficult to heat and cool
  • You have stuffy rooms that never seem to feel comfortable
  • Your ducts are located in an attic, unfinished basement, crawlspace, or the garage
  • You find tangled or kinked flexible ducts in your system

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:


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  • 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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    07/09/24 My ac stopped working last nite. I called Comfort Authority early this morning and the tech was here within 3 hours. Chase Prather was able to find and fixed the issue right away. He was very helpful and extremely great to work with. It turned out that the part and labor were under warranty so it was fixed at no cost. I took the opportunity to install a surge protector for the unit which Chase installed immediately. Thanks Chase, you were great. Thank you Comfort Authority for always delivering great service. Forgot to state previously how great David Hood was. Showed up on time and had the ac working right away. He explained everything he was doing step by step explained how it could be avoided in the future with very helpful tips. Great service! Mr. Hood was a class act all the way. 6/16/22 Another great experience with Comfort Authority tech, Christopher Basso. He could not have been more helpful,courteous, respectful and understanding. Not only did he fixed a difficult issue to diagnose but he came back as promised when a few hours after he left the ac acted up again. He fixed that and stayed until he made sure nothing else would show up. Great tech and a great person with a fantastic attitude. As usual, Comfort Authority delivered!
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    We recently hired The Comfort Authority to install 2 new air conditioning systems in our 1926 St. Petersburg, FL. home. It was a huge, multi-faceted, and time-consuming project as three rooms didn't have any AC vents, while all other rooms had vents that were too small for the amount of air being blasted through. This caused the old system to be extremely loud. (It was also completely inefficient as the temperature never went below 80 degrees Fahrenheit.) My husband being a general contractor, we knew from our very first consultation that we were dealing with trustworthy professionals. And now that the project is complete, we simply cannot say enough good things about the entire experience, especially about our outstanding technician, Peter Bates. Considering the extent of the work, the installation and construction involved went incredibly smoothly. Peter and his team arrived on time and worked diligently to get everything set up inside and outside our home. They were so respectful of our property, ensuring minimal disruption and cleaning up thoroughly after themselves every day. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of Peter's work, from the planning and precise placement of the units and new ducts to the careful handling of all new and old components. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the service Peter and, ultimately, The Comfort Authority provided. The company is obviously committed to excellence, which, thanks to Peter's expertise and super friendly and professional demeanor, truly sets them apart. So, if you're looking for an air conditioning service that delivers top-notch quality and customer care on big and small projects, look no further. They've earned our trust and loyalty, and we will definitely recommend them to everyone we know. Thank you again for your phenomenal work and service.
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    My outdated AC broke down on Sunday and I reached out late that night. The comfort authority responded right away Monday morning and had someone out to my house by noon to set everything up. Derek was thorough and addressed all my concerns and questions and talked me through the details and benefits/costs of the various options and equipment they offered. Once we signed the agreement an appointment for install was lined up immediately and the process was very easy to fit in my busy schedule. By Tuesday morning, I was given plenty of advanced notice that installers Cameron and Ren were on their way. They clearly talked me through what I had selected with Derek the previous day and confirmed all that would be done. By end of day they had removed the old equipment and dealt with some unexpected issues very well and I was left with a clean home and yard, and a well functioning AC. Overall, the group at comfort authority has been very prompt, honest, agreeable, and easy to work with. They also took the time to make sure I understood and was comfortable each step in the process and were not pushy. I highly recommend comfort authority for anyone dealing with AC issues.
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    Seth and Uzi got everything up and running with little interruption while I was working. Appreciate the quick installation.
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    Our technician arrived on time, and even called in advance to let us know he was on his way. The dispatch team kept us updated on the time of arrival prior to his call. The technician greeted us and explained in great detail what he was going to inspect and about how long it would take. After a very thorough review he provided us with several options to repair or enhance out system. Service technician Eric W did an outstanding job of performing the annual service our system. He explained everything thoroughly and left us feeling confident in our decisions. Can’t say enough about how wonderful the people are at this company. Will definitely be purchasing a new system from them when the time comes.
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    Eric stopped by to check A/C system. He was very informative on what he was recommending and what we needed. I appreciated his insight and education on the unit. He is great. Thank you!
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