{"id":1287,"date":"2023-12-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2023-12-08T14:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:18:50","slug":"how-often-do-you-need-duct-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-often-do-you-need-duct-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do You Need Duct Repairs?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve handled plenty of AC duct repair in Tampa<\/a> over the years, and we can confidently say that there\u2019s an average timeline where you should schedule duct testing, sealing, and repairs. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It Starts With Duct Testing to See What\u2019s Wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duct testing shows where your ductwork is leaking. It may only be a few small leaks at the joints of your ducts, but it all adds up. You can lose a lot of air through small leaks in your ductwork, so we test for that first and foremost to see if you even need AC duct repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, we figure out if you need duct sealing services, or if you need full-on duct repair. The difference? They\u2019re both a form of repair, but duct sealing is when you seal up leaks and restore air pressure to your ductwork without replacing sections of it. Duct repair would imply that a section is broken or destroyed, not simply leaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duct Repairs Are Common Every 5-10 Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it turns out your ducts need to be repaired, that will likely happen after 5\u201310 years of use. Wear and tear bears down on your ductwork, especially if it hasn\u2019t been sealed in a while. However, there are other reasons your ducts can incur damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n