Ductwork is the network of sheet-metal (sometimes flexible) channels that carry conditioned air from your furnace or air handler to each room, and return air back to the system. In Colorado homes, ductwork problems are the hidden cause of a huge share of comfort complaints.
Common issues we see in Colorado homes
- Leaky joints dumping 20-30% of conditioned air into crawlspaces and attics
- Undersized returns starving the blower and reducing airflow
- Disconnected ducts in basements and crawlspaces (very common in older homes)
- Poorly designed runs leaving rooms above garages or at the end of runs uncomfortable
- Crushed flex duct from foot traffic in attics
- Old fiberglass-lined ducts shedding particles
A duct inspection and pressure test can identify these issues. Sealing and rebalancing ductwork often delivers a bigger comfort improvement than equipment upgrades.
Related: Supply and Return Ducts, Plenum, Damper, Static Pressure.
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Right Way Mechanical is a family-owned HVAC contractor serving Wheat Ridge, Arvada, west Denver, and the Colorado foothills.