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Duct Sealing Tampa, FL
Serving the Tampa Area
Did you know? A properly sealed and insulated duct system can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and safer.
Improving your duct system can:
Improve Comfort – Sealing and insulating ducts can help with comfort problems than many of us have experienced, such as rooms that are too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.
Enhance Indoor Air Quality – Fumes from common household or garden chemicals, insulation particles, and dust can enter your duct system, exacerbating asthma and allergy problems. Sealing your ducts can help improve your indoor air quality by reducing pollutants entering ducts and circulating throughout your home.
Promote Safety – During normal operation, gas appliances such as water heaters and clothes dryers release combustion gases (like carbon monoxide) through their venting systems. Leaky ductwork in your heating and cooling system may cause “backdrafting,” where these gases are drawn back into the living space, rather than expelled to the outdoors. Sealing leaks can reduce this risk.
Improving your duct system can:
Save Money – Leaky ducts can reduce the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent. Sealing and insulating your ducts increases efficiency, lowers your energy bills, and can often pay for itself in energy savings. Plus, if you have plans to install new heating and cooling equipment, a well-designed and sealed duct system may allow you to downsize to a smaller, less costly heating and cooling system that will provide better dehumidification.
Protect the Environment – Most power plants in the Tampa Bay Area burn fossil fuels to make electricity, releasing greenhouse gases. By sealing ductwork and using less energy at home, you can help reduce these emissions and fight global warming.
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How Do I Know if My Duct System is Bad?
Ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout your house, but in typical houses, about 20% of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes, and unsealed joints, resulting in higher utility bills and difficulty in keeping the house comfortable, regardless of the thermostat setting.
Some of the signs that your home may have leaky, poorly insulated, or inefficient ducts are:
Some of the signs that your home may have leaky, poorly insulated, or inefficient ducts are:
How Do I Improve the Performance of My Duct System?
Since ducts are usually concealed in walls, ceiling, and attics, repairing them can be difficult. Still, there are things that you can do to improve duct performance in your house. First you can start by sealing air leaks using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulating all the ducts that you can access. Don’t use duct tape, it is not long-lasting. Also, make sure that the connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the walls and ceiling. These are typical locations to find leaks and detached ductwork.
Your home’s ductwork is one of the most important components of your HVAC system. Because of how important your ducts are, hiring a licensed contractor is the best way to ensure that they work well and consistently. You want a contractor that will, at the very least:
- Inspect your whole duct system, including the attic, crawlspace and garage.
- Evaluate your system’s supply and return air balance. Many systems have air return ducts that are too small.
- Repair damaged and disconnected ducts and straighten out flexible ducts that are tangled or crushed.
- Seal all leaks and connections with mastic, metal tape, or an aerosol-based sealant.
- Seal all registers and grills tightly to the ducts.
- Insulate ducts in unconditioned areas with duct insulation that carries an R-value of 6 or higher.
- Include a new filter as part of any duct system improvement.
- Evaluate air flow after repairs are completed.
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Really appreciate the way Comfort Authority technicians show up on time for appointments. The communication via text to confirm and update arrival time is awesome! Had routine maintenance today and Frank Basso did a thorough job! Appreciate him informing me of options available (air purification system, maintenance program) without it turning into a hard sell session. Comfort Authority has earned my trust!
Update - Unit stopped running so Comfort Authority came out to repair. Same great communication by the office staff and technician. Arrived on time, and repair done (needed a capacitor).
Update - Unit stopped again! About 6 weeks since last visit. Part replacement and Freon needed. All under warranty. The tech, Michael, was terrific. Described what the issue is and assured me there is no charge for this visit since all is under warranty.
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Glen was amazing. Thorough, efficient and helped to get my unit back in tip top shape. He was ahead of the schedule and very polite. I would highly recommend this company.
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John G, Derek, Cameron, and Ren were wonderful professionals to work with. They listened attentively and restored us to comfort in a day. Thank you, Comfort Authority!
— Laurie S | Google Review
Eric was absolutely amazing, I told him what was wrong with my plumbing and fixed it in a timely manner. I can’t recommend comfort authority enough! They helped me with me AC system some time ago and then when my plumbing decided to give me issues I already knew who I would call. This company is beyond amazing! Highly recommend
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Luis came over to fix my air conditioner yesterday and he did a fantastic job. He was very professional, and got the job done quickly and with a smile. I would highly recommend the Luis and the Comfort Authority if your air-conditioning needs repair.
— Tim Poissant | Google Review
We had an issue with some seals and Luis came out and took care of everything. Thanks!
— Josh Parsons | Google Review
Glen came out to fix a minor issue with my unit. He was punctual, friendly, and efficient. My A/C unit was completed in February and it has been running smoothly. My power bill in the summer was lower than last summer.
— Maria Calle | Google Review
I have been using Comfort Authority for several years on several houses. They are always professional and don't leave till they solve the issue and the customer is satisfied. Today Glenn was my tech and he worked through the rain to get my system working.
— David Turnbull | Google Review
Upfront with everything and very professional. Overall a great experience!
— Frank DiLorenzo | Google Review
Last week, Michael from The Comfort Authority came out the same day to investigate and resolve a drainage issue with our fairly new unit (installed by different company). Through careful troubleshooting, he discovered the root cause and recommended a viable solution that was also cost-effective. Michael had us up and running again within hours and we have had no recurrence of the issue.
I really appreciated his clear explanations and patience in discussing our options as well as overall professionalism and trustworthiness. This can be hard to come by.
We have also worked with other members of The Comfort Authority team for different concerns and maintenance. Chase, Seth, and Demmar have all displayed the same excellent customer service, friendly demeanor and effort to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. I felt that they actively listened to me and were here to manage my issue without the constant upselling that I’ve experienced with other companies.
I 100% recommend The Comfort Authority and its team if you have an HVAC issue. I’ll continue to use them for my future maintenance and repair needs, with confidence. Thank you, Michael, Demmar, Chase, and Seth.
— Sara Williams | Google Review
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Not only will the experts at The Comfort Authority do all of this, when you choose The Comfort Authority you can always rest assured knowing you have chosen the ONLY contractor in the Tampa Bay Area that values your comfort, safety, and peace of mind as highly as you do. Give us a call today at (813) 590-0196 to get the comfort, safety, and peace of mind you deserve.
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