My Duct Work Is Old, I Think It Is Leaking and I Have Hot/Cold Spots Throughout My Home...
Your electricity and/or gas bill keeps rising and it is becoming a problem. Many times this can be the result of leaky duct work. Ducting is what transfers air/heat throughout your home. When your ductwork was installed, if it wasn't sized right or sealed, you might be losing some of your cool air or heat from your furnace. With the potential for 10-30% of your heating/cooling costs to be absorbed before ever transferring throughout your home, we highly recommend having a technician come out and test to see if your duct work has leakage.
Not only can a leak in your duct work affect your power bills, but you may be uncomfortable since there will be temperature variances in your home. Homeowners often notice some rooms are too hot or too cold. Our technicians can help pinpoint exactly where your home is experiencing energy loss. Deterioration and poorly connected ducts can be fixed and we are happy to take a look and give you an honest recommendation.
When Should I Replace My Air Conditioning Unit?
As homeowners, we try to hold out for as long as possible until we replace our air conditioning unit. Replacing your old air conditioning unit isn't cheap, but sure can help with your electricity bill and comfort in your home! Although a unit can last 15 years or more, Energy Star recommends upgrading to a energy-efficient A/C every 10 years to save money on your electricity bill. One issue many homeowners are facing is there old A/C uses R-22 refrigerant, which is expensive and is phased out of production. New air conditioners use R-410A, which is much better for our environment and costs less.
Is it time to replace your Furnace?
A furnace is our friend in Winter during those cold months. As a furnace ages, it becomes less efficient and costs more to heat up your home. At which point should you replace your furnace? On average, a furnace has a lifespan of 12-18 years. Towards the end of a furnace's life, homeowners may experience problems with their furnace not blowing out heat, unproportionally distributing heat, feeling sick because of a gas leak or strange noises coming from the furnace.
How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is recommended to clean air ducts when...
Over at Sierra Heating and Air, we recommend every three to five years cleaning your ducts, when you move into a new home, after any home remodeling or if you have pets in your home every two to three years.
Your electricity and/or gas bill keeps rising and it is becoming a problem. Many times this can be the result of leaky duct work. Ducting is what transfers air/heat throughout your home. When your ductwork was installed, if it wasn't sized right or sealed, you might be losing some of your cool air or heat from your furnace. With the potential for 10-30% of your heating/cooling costs to be absorbed before ever transferring throughout your home, we highly recommend having a technician come out and test to see if your duct work has leakage.
Not only can a leak in your duct work affect your power bills, but you may be uncomfortable since there will be temperature variances in your home. Homeowners often notice some rooms are too hot or too cold. Our technicians can help pinpoint exactly where your home is experiencing energy loss. Deterioration and poorly connected ducts can be fixed and we are happy to take a look and give you an honest recommendation.
When Should I Replace My Air Conditioning Unit?
As homeowners, we try to hold out for as long as possible until we replace our air conditioning unit. Replacing your old air conditioning unit isn't cheap, but sure can help with your electricity bill and comfort in your home! Although a unit can last 15 years or more, Energy Star recommends upgrading to a energy-efficient A/C every 10 years to save money on your electricity bill. One issue many homeowners are facing is there old A/C uses R-22 refrigerant, which is expensive and is phased out of production. New air conditioners use R-410A, which is much better for our environment and costs less.
Is it time to replace your Furnace?
A furnace is our friend in Winter during those cold months. As a furnace ages, it becomes less efficient and costs more to heat up your home. At which point should you replace your furnace? On average, a furnace has a lifespan of 12-18 years. Towards the end of a furnace's life, homeowners may experience problems with their furnace not blowing out heat, unproportionally distributing heat, feeling sick because of a gas leak or strange noises coming from the furnace.
How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is recommended to clean air ducts when...
- You suspect that mold exists in the air ducts.
- You notice a vermin infestation somewhere in the home, or you see insects or rodents entering or exiting the vents.
- You see visible "proof" of dust released from the supply registers when air is exiting the vents.
Over at Sierra Heating and Air, we recommend every three to five years cleaning your ducts, when you move into a new home, after any home remodeling or if you have pets in your home every two to three years.