The Secret to a long life for your A/C System !

Hey, let’s face it, A/C equipment is not cheap. If you’ve purchased a system in the last couple of years you know what I’m talkin’ about.
You probably want to know what it takes to get the full benefit from your system. Things like total comfort, low power bills, and a healthy home without mold or minimal dust. The home works like a system, several things are involved but the Lungs & Heart of the home is the HVAC system. We can tell you this, the duct system has a very critical part in the proper operation of your “home as a system” even though your duct system is “outta sight & outta mind.” When you purchase a new A/C system you want it to last as long as possible & you want to get maximum performance out of the system as well. Nobody likes to see the A/C man for any reason other than seasonal check-up & even then, all we want to hear is “everything checked out GREAT!!” Many people operate on the old adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and to a point, I agree. Inspections are important. This is the Key!
Would you fly on an airplane if they lived by “ if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” rule?
The point is “Stuff Happens.”
So the common question is -“How do I get 15 -18 years of service out of my A/C system”? In addition to that ~ Wouldn’t you expect the overall comfort and energy picture to improve when you buy one of these high efficiency units from these so called “comfort companies.”
The problem is - nobody is looking at the duct-work, much less, testing it for leaks or checking to see if it can handle the performance criteria of the new A/C equipment. The condition of the duct system is extremely critical when you start to go up in efficiency ratings’ of A/C equipment; the DUCT needs to be sealed tight, sized correctly, and free from mold, dust & debris. The secret is to have a Sealed Duct System ! Documented – not a guess or a quick peek. Test the ducts & make sure that you are going the get all the performance you expect out of your new A/C equipment. The test is called a “Blower Door” test or “Duct Leakage” test; some people use the term “Duct Blaster“ test. Most companies that do this type of testing will also inspect or test the other critical whole house parts such as, the attic insulation, attic venting, air-balance valves or dampers, and weatherization features, like caulking of windows or doors. These all figure into the formula of operating the “House as a System”. All of this Data should be looked over & evaluated. Please call with your concerns & schedule your duct-leak test this month.
Test when you Invest!
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