Your home’s ductwork plays a crucial role in maintaining comfortable temperatures and creating efficient airflow throughout your living space. Damaged, leaking, or improperly sized ductwork can negatively impact your comfort, health, and HVAC system.
At Oncourse Heating Cooling Plumbing, we provide expert ductwork repairs to homes in Chicagoland and surrounding areas, keeping you comfortable and ensuring your HVAC system operates at its best.
Contact us today to schedule your ductwork repair in Chicagoland.
Why Is Ductwork Important for the Home?
Ductwork is essential for the efficient distribution of heated or cooled air throughout your home. Well-maintained ductwork allows your HVAC system to operate at peak efficiency, reducing energy consumption and keeping utility bills low.
Clean and properly sealed ducts prevent the spread of dust, allergens, and other contaminants, maintaining good indoor air quality in your home. Keeping your ductwork in good condition will help you maintain a comfortable and healthy living environment.
Common Causes of Ductwork Breaking/Malfunctioning
There are several reasons your ductwork might leak, lose its seals, or perform poorly:
- Age: Ductwork materials and seals can deteriorate with age, leading to leaks that let heated and cooled air escape and allow dust and debris into your system.
- Pests: Rodents and insects can damage ducts by chewing through them, causing air leaks. They also leave droppings, debris, and dander behind, further impacting indoor air quality.
- Incorrectly sized ductwork: Oversized ductwork leaves too much space for your system to force air through, leading to weak airflow and a strained system. Undersized ductwork puts too much pressure on your system as it tries to force air through, creating strain.
- Improper layout: Installing ductwork is a complex process requiring extensive knowledge of airflow and HVAC systems. Mistakes such as long runs and sharp bends impede airflow and system pressure, decreasing performance and straining your system.
Signs You Need Ductwork Repair
Recognizing the signs of ductwork issues can help you address problems so you can restore your system to peak performance. Look out for:
- Uneven heating and cooling: If some rooms are warmer or cooler than others, this indicates airflow issues.
- Increasing energy bills: Higher-than-normal energy bills may signal air leaks or inefficiencies in your ductwork.
- Dust coming from your air vents: Excessive dust from vents can mean damaged ducts are allowing dust to enter your system.
- Visible cracks or holes in ductwork: Physical damage to ducts allows air to escape, reducing efficiency.
- Increasing allergy symptoms: Poor indoor air quality from leaking ducts can aggravate allergies and respiratory issues.
Conduct a basic inspection of your ductwork, looking for visible damage such as cracks or holes. Listen for unusual noises when your HVAC system is running, and check for uneven airflow in different rooms.
Why Choose Us for Ductwork Repair in Chicagoland?
Hiring a professional for ductwork repair ensures that all issues are discovered and that the job is done correctly, improving your HVAC system’s efficiency, performance, and longevity. At Oncourse Heating Cooling Plumbing, we bring over three decades of expertise in HVAC services to your Chicagoland home.
Our licensed and insured NATE-certified technicians use advanced tools and techniques to diagnose and repair ductwork issues quickly and effectively. Reach out to our team today to experience our award-winning service.
Find out why our Chicagoland customers trust us for all their heating, cooling, and ductwork repair needs. Contact us today to schedule the services you need.
