Regular inspection of entire HVAC units, including ductwork, as part of scheduled maintenance from an AC service in Miami not only will keep your heater and air conditioner working optimally all year, but will reduce costs as well. One of the factors that many homeowners overlook the most when it comes to heating is cooling is the impact that ductwork has on energy efficiency.
Ducts do not remain in pristine conditioning from the day they are installed onward, but tend to collect all kinds of dust, detritus, allergens, hair, insects, mold and even rodents, all of which can have a deleterious effect not only on the air quality in your home, but also on energy use. Ducts that are never inspected by an AC service in Miami can develop serious problems over time, including blockages and leaks. Blocked air makes the air conditioner perform more than it needs too in order to take up the slack, and leakage (or, as some parents call it, the desire to “cool down the whole neighborhood”) is obviously wasteful.
If you have never thought about your ducts, making an appointment with an AC service in Miami is one of the best steps you can take. A qualified professional can thoroughly inspect your HVAC system and ductwork in order to make sure that there are no hidden problems that are either compromising the quality of the air in your home (and thereby presenting a possible health risk), or monetary black holes causing you to pay more than you should when the energy bill comes around the turn of the month.
If you decide to inspect your ductwork yourself, and find mold, you may or may not at that point decide to call an AC service in Miami. Not all mold that looks like mold, is, and most mold is not dangerous or toxic. Also, keep in mind that “duct tape”, despite the name, does not actually work on ducts if you need to seal a leak. Replacing ductwork or sealing leaks is usually a job for a qualified technician.
The objective is to make sure that air filtration systems are working optimally. Leaks can be corrected, usually without having to install new ducts and without costing you an arm and a leg. Any investment made in maximizing your energy usage is well worth it, and is usually justified in returns, which is lower bills (and, of course, less of an environmental impact). Lastly, replacing filters once a month is a good idea, and you do not need to call an AC service in Miami, usually, in order to accomplish this well.
