Duct Sealing in Santa Fe
Ducts are often neglected by homeowners, and it’s easy to see why. They’re designed to be unobtrusive, quiet, and out of sight as much as possible. It’s no wonder that they often don’t get the professional attention that they need to keep operating properly. Though they may seem like they don’t need maintenance or repairs, the ducts in your home can actually develop some serious problems without them. One of the most serious issues that ducts commonly develop is leaks. Read on to find out more about why duct leaks are such a problem, and how duct sealing can help solve them. If you haven’t had your ducts sealed in a while, call Roadrunner Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today to make an appointment.
Roadrunner Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing provides reliable air duct cleaning services in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the surrounding areas.
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Is Duct Sealing Really Necessary?
Duct leaks may not seem like such a big deal at first. After all, as long as you keep getting warm or cool air when you call for it, who cares about a few leaks, right? Actually, duct leaks can contribute to a serious loss of energy for your forced air systems. The U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that an average forced air system loses as much as 30% of its total output to leaks in the ductwork. That’s almost a third of your total heating and air conditioning expenses that’s completely going to waste.
Energy loss isn’t the only problem with duct leaks, either. Leaks in the ducts provide entry points for all sorts of contaminants. Dust, pollen, viruses, bacteria, and many more harmful pollutants can enter your ducts through leaks, after which they can be circulated around the house. Worst of all, if moisture is allowed to enter the ducts, it can create the perfect environment for mold growth. Mold colonies release spores which can have serious health effects if inhaled. So, for both your wallet and your health, it is absolutely worth it to have your ducts sealed.
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John Hopkins ★★★★★ in the last week
I recently had Santa Fe’s Roadrunner Air install Mitsubishi floor type air conditioners in the sunroom of my home in Los Alamos, NM. The team from Roadrunner was lead by Justin and included Horacio, Ruben and others. They were outstanding. … More They were skilled, very capable, and polite when asked, what were probably, elementary questions.
Our project was skillfully planned and followed throughout the installation by Steve Booth (a PhD, of course, in Los Alamos). He is retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and is excellent at analyzing the requirements and matching them to the available Mitsubishi air conditioners. Clearly Roadrunner and their customers are very lucky to have such technical expertise.
I recommend Roadrunner and Steve Booth without reservation.
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Victoria Parrill ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
After site visits and proposals from many local heating and plumbing companies I was fortunate to choose Roadrunner for a switch from a gas tank to a new electric tank hot water heater. They are a stellar company with great staff and fair … More prices. Their bid was the most correct in what needed to be done as compared to what I received from other companies. The scheduler, the owner, and the installers know what they are doing and care about customer service. The two installers arrived timely in the morning, worked expertly and efficiently, solved unanticipated problems, and completed installation by lunchtime. I recommend Roadrunner! -
Courtney Hammond ★★★★★ a month ago
Joel and Juan were great!! Really nice professional guys. -
Jim Butcher ★★★★★ a month ago
Great installation (two mini-splits) and team (Mauri, Justin and Steve). Very professional and all went smoothly. Highly recommended. -
Nancy Desiderio ★★★★★ a month ago
Highly recommend Roadrunner.
I would first like to thank Horacio and Alcides, as well as Derek.
We had a ductless Mitsubishi mini split (heat pump) installed by Roadrunner.
We got quotes from a few companies. Roadrunner was clear choice … More just from time spent providing quote. and answering our questions.
Amazing company! Estimate visit and paperwork were thorough, they answered questions and checked in with us before install, no stress during installation, very neat, cleaned up after (including wiping down unit).
Highly recommend Roadrunner.
The Process of Sealing Ductwork
A lot of people may assume that duct tape is the primary method of duct sealing. Based on this assumption, more than a few homeowners have tried to seal their own ducts. Despite the name, however, ducts tape is not a good method for sealing ducts. It doesn’t create a tight enough seal, and the problem often persists after duct tape is applied.
Instead, leaks in the ducts are often painted over with a substance called mastic. This has a consistency similar to sheetrock. Once it dries, it is stiff enough to maintain a seal but flexible enough to expand and contract with the ducts without cracking. Using mastic, it is fairly easy for a professional to create a lasting seal that will prevent any serious energy loss or contaminant infiltration. In some cases, the newly sealed leak will also be taped over by specialized industry duct tape. Unlike common duct tape, this tape is made of different materials, and is more suited to the job of leak sealing.
If you need your ducts sealed, call Roadrunner Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing to schedule an appointment.
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