Duct Work Service, Repair, and Configuration

Duct Configuration

Although equipment upgrades reduce energy bills and enhance indoor comfort, optimizing duct configuration can increase comfort and energy efficiency even more. Zoning is a cost-effective way to improve efficiency and comfort in Surf City homes with forced-air systems. With zoning, there are motorized dampers in the ducts that block or allow airflow. Each zone has its own thermostat, and each thermostat can be set to maintain a different temperature. If you add programmable thermostats, you can set different temperatures in each zone according to a predetermined schedule, giving you total control over your indoor environment.

Duct Sealing and Insulating

Ducts should be insulated to prevent the loss of heated and cooled air. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, tightly sealed and insulated ducts in a typical Hampstead home with a forced-air system can reduce energy costs by up to 30 percent. You may need duct sealing and insulating if:

• Ducts are situated in a crawlspace, garage or attic
• Summer and winter utility bills are high
• Some rooms are always stuffy or uncomfortable
• Some rooms are hard to heat and cool

Our experienced technicians know how to correctly evaluate your ductwork and provide effective solutions to any problems discovered. We will always provide an honest assessment of our findings so you can make a decision that works for you.

Effective Ductwork Solutions

With optimally-configured, cleaned and sealed ductwork, your heating and cooling units won't have to work so hard to maintain a desired indoor temperature. This lowers utility bills and increases comfort.

After duct configuration and duct sealing, you may be able to replace an existing air conditioner, heat pump or furnace with a more efficient unit that controls humidity more effectively. For additional information about the benefits of duct service in Surf City, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Hampstead, and Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, contact the Gideon Heating & Air Conditioning customer service team today.