When most homeowners think about high energy bills, they picture the scorching Tampa summer—not the mild winter months. However, HVAC systems work year-round, and hidden problems don’t take a season off. One of the biggest energy wasters I see in homes across the Bay Area is leaky ductwork. Decreasing energy usage and boosting indoor air quality in Tampa starts with a healthy duct system, and leaks can quietly undermine both your comfort and your budget.
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How Leaky Ducts Raise Your Energy Bills — Even During Tampa’s Mild Winters
Monday, December 15th, 2025How Often Do You Need Duct Repairs?
Monday, December 11th, 2023
When you think about getting your HVAC system repaired, you probably think of the condenser coil, maybe unclogging the drain line, or fixing a refrigerant leak. Ductwork is out of sight and out of mind, yet it requires repairs from time to time just like the rest of your HVAC system does. The question is: how often should you expect to fix your ducts?
We’ve handled plenty of AC duct repair in Tampa over the years, and we can confidently say that there’s an average timeline where you should schedule duct testing, sealing, and repairs. Here’s what you need to know.
Most Common Duct Repair Problems and Why They Matter
Monday, April 17th, 2023
Your ducts run into problems, but it’s not just as simple as “This duct is leaking, let’s seal it up.” There are other issues you can encounter, and for a system that delivers your temperature-treated air throughout the entire house, you really need to pay attention to every problem as it pops up.
When you call for AC duct repair, it could mean multiple different types of repairs. Let’s walk through them all right now so you can get a feel for what these duct repairs are, and why they matter so much.
How Can You Tell You Need Duct Repairs?
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
The ductwork of your home’s HVAC system is as essential as its other major components, the air conditioner and the heater. But it often comes in third in how much attention it receives because it remains mostly hidden from sight. You won’t think of the ducts as needing repairs if you can’t easily see what condition their in.
Ductwork does age, however, and it can sustain damage from construction, temperature changes, vermin, and corrosion. You may at some point need to arrange for HVAC duct repair because your old ductwork has developed air leaks and gapping. Ducts that lose air will harm the energy efficiency of the whole HVAC system as well as its effectiveness, leading to steep costs you wouldn’t ordinarily have had to pay.
We want to help you notice when you’ve got ductwork in jeopardy so you can avoid these troubles. Below are some warning signs that will alert you to possible duct repair needs.
How Your Home’s Ducts Can Suffer Damage
Monday, November 15th, 2021
Indoor air quality is a major concern for many homeowners, and helping people to improve their indoor air quality is one of our major concerns as well. We offer numerous ways to help improve a home’s air, such as installing a dehumidifier or air purifier in Dunedin, FL.
But often the biggest opponent of enjoying fresh, healthy, and humidity-balanced air is damaged ductwork. Leaky ducts are tricky because they hide out of sight, creating problems people may attribute to other sources. In fact, people are often unaware of the many ways their ducts can become damaged. As you’ll find out below, your ducts have several enemies that can harm them and end up affecting your HVAC system and indoor air quality…
How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall
Monday, November 19th, 2018
You may not think too much about the indoor air quality in Tampa, FL, since your main comfort concern in your house is keeping it cool. However, keeping cool is often part of the problem with indoor air quality.
We have homes built with tight seals against the outside so extra heat doesn’t slip in. This keeps homes more energy efficient by removing extra work from the air conditioning system. But this also restricts the flow of fresh air into the house, resulting in fewer air replacements. Air replacements are necessary to prevent stuffy interiors and remove unhealthy indoor pollutants. Your house may have a high concentration of all types of unpleasant particles, from volatile organic compounds to mold spores.
Duct Repair Services Improve Indoor Air Quality
Monday, July 16th, 2018
Ah, summer. The time of year when air conditioners are put to the test all over the country, and especially in Florida. Hopefully, you’ve already had a professional check out your system for you to confirm that it’s in good shape. If you haven’t taken a look at your indoor air quality too, though, then you’re setting yourself up for more problems later on. Indoor air quality is just as important during the summer as climate control. It’s also an area that a lot of homeowners tend to neglect. Let’s go over one of the lesser-known ways to improve indoor air quality in your home this summer, and help your air conditioner efficiency at the same time! Duct repair.