Your home’s air ducts play a big role in both temperature regulation and indoor air quality, so leaky ducts can be a big problem. Here are three signs that indicate you need duct leakage testing to make sure your air ducts are in good condition.
- Excess dust. Dust accumulation is normal and doesn’t always indicate a need for duct leakage testing, but it does become an issue when the dust never seems to go away. Excess dust often points to a leak in your air duct as dust from your attic spreads to the rest of your home. This dust is not just unsightly—it can also negatively impact your home’s indoor air quality. If the dust never seems to dissipate in your home, you should consider having your ducts checked out.
- Temperature dysregulation. One of the most important jobs of your air ducts is to allow you to regulate the temperature in your home, and if some or all of the rooms in your home are struggling to heat or cool properly, you may have a leak in your air ducts. The number of rooms experiencing temperature problems typically relates to how much of your air duct system has been affected by a leak, but no matter what the temperature dysregulation in your home looks like, you should schedule duct leakage testing.
- Old age. Air ducts don’t last forever, so it’s a good idea to have them checked out for leaks the older they get. Older air ducts are more prone to leakage than newer ones, and while you don’t want to have your ducts replaced sooner than you would like to, it’s important to have them looked at to make sure they’re doing their job.
If you suspect an air duct leak in your home, call us here at Polk County Insulation.