Ductwork Articles
Leaky ducts can result in substantial energy loss and force your HVAC equipment to work harder than necessary. That’s not the only issue with bad ducts. Indoor air quality also can suffer when ductwork isn’t tightly connected or sealed. The following are four ways leaky ducts can erode the air quality in your Fort Collins home.…
Continue ReadingIf you want to improve household energy efficiency, the system of ducts that distributes conditioned air throughout your home is a good place to start. Performing duct maintenance to fix leaks, gaps or poor connections, and insulating the ductwork helps combat conditioned air losses that erode energy efficiency. If these issues haven’t been addressed, you…
Continue ReadingOnce you’ve weighed the pros and cons and decided to replace the A/C in your Fort Collins home, you need to make sure that it’s installed correctly. Your HVAC contractor can provide the specific details on what’s involved, but you can expect that every professional A/C installation will include four key elements. Equipment Sizing The…
Continue ReadingBesides keeping your home comfortable year-round, your HVAC system can also prevent mold growth if you install UV germicidal lights. Ultraviolet is the wavelength of sunshine that sanitizes our outdoor environment. Using this spectrum of light indoors to prevent widespread mold growth can eliminate any hazards associated with using harsh cleaning chemicals. When UV rays hit bacteria, viruses and mold spores, their DNA…
Continue ReadingFor most Northern Colorado homeowners, winter means buttoning up your home against the cold, blustery weather and spending more time indoors. But the very steps you take to make your home more comfortable can lead to dust buildup, affecting indoor air quality and possibly triggering allergy and other respiratory problems. Unfortunately, dust is everywhere, no matter how…
Continue ReadingThere’s nothing quite as disappointing than turning on your furnace during the winter and feeling a blast of icy cold air. If this occurs, it’s important to call a quality HVAC expert to troubleshoot your furnace. However, we’ve compiled a few helpful tips to help you address the furnace problem in your Fort Collins home. Check the Filter First, check…
Continue ReadingRestricted airflow can cause cold spots in your Fort Collins home, making your furnace ineffective. If you’re experiencing restricted airflow, check your furnace ducts for blockage. There are many reasons why your furnace may not be functioning properly, so to keep your home comfortable, make sure to schedule an inspection of your heating system. General Inspection of Ductwork To…
Continue ReadingIf you are considering replacing your furnace, the thought of cold winter nights without enough heat is probably one of the main reasons. You may be thinking that the largest furnace possible will ensure a warm winter with less strain on the HVAC equipment. This is not necessarily the case. An over-sized furnace may be…
Continue ReadingBuilding a new home in the Fort Collins area (or anywhere really) is exciting for a number of reasons. One important reason is the chance to do everything right, creating the home environment you (or your buyers) truly want. Among the many decisions you’ll need to make is how to heat and cool the house.…
Continue ReadingThe top three A/C problems technicians find on service calls are: Improper operation Improper maintenance Improper refrigerant charge Two out of three of those you can troubleshoot yourself before calling a technician. Improper Operation Believe it or not, the first thing you should check is the thermostat. Is it set to cool? If not, flip…
Continue ReadingA zoning system solves the problems associated with uncomfortable temperatures throughout your home and can also reduce energy consumption measurably over the course of the year. A zoned home is divided into similar sections that have either the same usage patterns or thermal characteristics. Each zone runs independently and if conditioned air isn’t required, that…
Continue ReadingThe ductwork system plays a pivotal role in supporting peak performance from the heating and cooling systems, which drives down energy bills and maximizes home comfort. Read on to learn the essentials of good ductwork design, and why efficient ducts are so important to your Fort Collins home. Objectives of Ductwork Design The ductwork system…
Continue ReadingWith spring in the air, many of us have begun developing a spring cleaning plan of attack. Weeds may be removed, closets may be rearranged or whole rooms may get revamped as we welcome in the new season. With all of the tidying up that will be going on around your home, it may be…
Continue ReadingCutting your home’s electricity use starts with your HVAC system, since in most households, it’s responsible for half of the energy you use. These are the most commonly held myths about heating and cooling that many homeowners perceive will lower consumption, but in reality, they increase it. Buying efficient HVAC equipment automatically saves money. While…
Continue ReadingMaintaining the integrity of the ductwork in your Fort Collins home is paramount for your comfort in the coming winter months. Having tight ductwork will not only keep your home a stable, comfortable temperature, but it can save you a considerable amount of money on your heating and electric bills, and ultimately make your house more environmentally friendly…
Continue ReadingLike it or not, rodents are part of the modern world. Mice and rats are as at home in your ductwork as they are in their natural habitats. If you own a home, you will need to take care of rodents in your ductwork at some point. Even if your home is sealed, rodents can…
Continue ReadingYour ductwork carries heated or cooled air all throughout your Fort Collins home. It’s a very important part of your home comfort system, and when age takes its toll on this vital component, your energy bills can pay the price quite literally. If you’ve started to wonder if it’s time to replace your ductwork, have a look…
Continue ReadingWhen you buy a car, you most likely do your research before you start talking with any dealers. You look into what the various manufacturers are offering, the features that weren’t available when you purchased your present car, fuel economy and the various warranties. The same goes for buying a furnace. You want to do…
Continue ReadingNo one wants to call an HVAC-system professional in the middle of a cold snap because the furnace has died. Fortunately, there’s something you can do to help prevent that scenario. Making sure your furnace is serviced by an HVAC-system professional at the start of every heating season can go a long way toward ensuring…
Continue ReadingDuctwork is an essential system in your home that’s largely unseen. It guides conditioned air into the various rooms of your home and then circulates it back to your air handler. Because much of it’s hidden behind walls or runs through spaces you don’t use as frequently as other areas, such as your attic, ductwork…
Continue ReadingWhen you’re building a home or an addition, the ductwork might be the last thing on your mind. There are so many other choices to make–the flooring, for example, and the paint colors. But if your ductwork isn’t installed correctly, you won’t be enjoying your decor as much as you had hoped, because your home…
Continue ReadingIt’s well known that a high efficiency heating and air conditioning system has the potential to save a lot of money in lower running costs, less maintenance and a more comfortable home. However, the HVAC unit is only part of the whole. In order to fully take advantage of your unit, you need to have…
Continue ReadingMost homeowners know the value of choosing products with the Energy Star logo. Since 1992, it has been the go-to beacon, helping homeowners differentiate more-efficient home heating and cooling equipment, electronics and appliances from less-efficient products. But the Energy Star program is evolving. Motivated by multiple factors, the program has unveiled its Most-Efficient label, a…
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