Your AC’s ductwork helps to distribute the conditioned air in your home. You will start experiencing cooling problems if your ducts start leaking. Below, we go over several ways that leaky ductwork can affect your indoor air quality and AC system in Melbourne, FL.
Increased Energy Bills
If your ducts are leaking, they will allow conditioned air to escape before reaching all the rooms in your house. As a result, your AC will fail to reach your desired temperature range.
It will continue working without shutting down as it tries to achieve the temperature on the thermostat. The more it works, the more electricity it consumes, hence increasing your energy bill.
Frequent Breakdowns
If your AC runs continuously, your system’s parts will experience more stress than they should. Ideally, the unit should run for two to three cycles per hour while cooling your house.
One cooling cycle lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. The system will then pause for another 10 minutes before beginning another cycle.
If there’s a leak and your system doesn’t pause, the excessive stress can cause your unit’s parts to wear out faster. Since you should leave most HVAC repairs to the professionals, you’ll need to contact someone for help every time an issue occurs, which can add up.
Reduced Indoor Air Quality
Your AC passes air through a filter before releasing it into your home. Air from your attic and basement may contain dust and debris.
When there’s a leak in your ductwork, unfiltered air from these spaces infiltrates your ducts and starts circulating in your indoor space. Consequently, you will begin to experience symptoms of poor indoor air quality, such as sneezing, watery eyes and irritation in your throat.
Contact Extreme Air & Electric, LLC any time you require AC services in the south. Our experienced professional technicians guarantee honest, reliable and good-quality work.
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