Duct Repair & Duct Sealing in Austin

Old, Leaky Ducts in Austin Could Cost You

Ductwork is a key extension of your Austin home’s heating and air conditioning system. When it’s working properly, it provides abundant comfort throughout your house.

An average home wastes 20 to 30 percent of its conditioned air because of poorly connected ducts and fractures in the ductwork. Air leaks can make your unit work more than it needs to and lead to bigger home energy bills.

There are a few indications that your home has underperforming ducts:

Heating and cooling costs are going up.

Rooms have temperature swings.

Ductwork is located in an uninsulated area, like an attic, crawl space or garage.

Your HVAC system is too noisy.

Strand Brothers Service Experts can help when your rooms feel uncomfortable.

Begin by requesting a no-cost consultation with our Experts. We’ll examine your supply ducts and suggest the best updates for your home. Whether we recommend replacing or sealing your ductwork, our work is backed by our one-year, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.*

Our professionals are NATE certified, which means they’ve achieved the most important industry standard. This equips them with the expertise to get the service done right the first time.

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Ductwork Doesn't Last Forever

If you live in an older home, your ductwork might not be compatible with modern high-efficiency HVAC systems. Ducts and their related parts—seams, seals and joists—begin to fail around 15 years. They arrive at their maximum usefulness around 20 to 25 years.

Ductwork also expands and contracts throughout the seasons. These movements over the years can cause it to pull apart and leak. Leaks can drive up your utility costs and contribute to poor indoor air quality. Cracked ducts can pull in and circulate pollen, dust and other impurities.

Your attic, crawl space, garage or other uninsulated space could house some of your ductwork. Condensation can occur during the summer, causing rust to eat through the metal.

5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Ductwork

There are several other clues that can indicate ductwork needs to be replaced:
1.Your ducts are more than 15 years old.
2.Your home is excessively dusty, or allergies are worse at home.
3.You can’t control the temperature in particular areas.
4.You can see ducts that are misshapen.
5.You smell a strong mold smell when your HVAC unit is on.

Having Strand Brothers Service Experts add new ductwork can make your home more comfortable—and healthier—through better temperature management and air quality. Plus, it can boost your furnace’s and air conditioner’s efficiency.
Loose, Uninsulated Ducts Can Drive Up Energy Bills

An inefficient home can waste up to 30 percent of airflow through its ductwork. Holes in your air ducts can further compound, diminishing efficiency by as much as 20 percent.

Leaks can also bring in combustion gases like carbon monoxide that should be expelled outside. Natural gas water heaters, clothes dryers and furnaces make non-toxic amounts of CO during normal use.

Depend on the Experts at Strand Brothers Service Experts when you need duct repair. We can seal air ducts and insulate them too. This can keep you more comfortable and possibly decrease your energy expenses. A sealed and insulated duct system is also important when you’re putting in a new HVAC system.