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HAWAII RENOVATION JANUARY 1, 2023
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While homeowners invest time and money to make their homes comfortable and energy efficient, one common denominator of comfort and energy efficiency is often overlooked — the air inside a home. The old saying “what’s out of sight is out of mind” applies not only to a home’s air, but also to the attic ductwork that de- livers air to every room. Damaged or leaky attic ductwork can provide a path for conditioned air to escape into the attic and for particulates in the attic’s air to be released into other parts of the home.
The typical duct system in an attic loses between 25% and 40% of the heating or cooling energy put out by the heating and cooling system, ac- cording to the U.S. Department of Energy. Air leakage can occur from holes in the attic ductwork or from poorly connected duct joints. As heated or cooled air is drawn into the attic space through holes and poor connections, energy dollars are used to heat or cool an unoccu- pied space. While heating and cool- ing bills will fluctuate according to changes in the weather pattern, an unexpected increase in energy bills may signal an issue with attic ducts.
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CareTM contractor can identify problems with attic ductwork and recommend solutions to help im- prove comfort and reduce energy bills. Resolving problems with leaky ducts can also help curb the wear and tear on HVAC equip- ment, potentially extending its operational life and protecting the homeowner’s investment in a high- efficiency comfort system.
Beyond reducing energy efficien- cy, problems with attic ductwork can adversely affect the quality of indoor air. An increase in house- hold dust is a common sign that at- tic ductwork may be compromised. Holes or poor connections in duc- twork can allow particulates from the attic space to enter the ducts and flow into rooms throughout the home. Dust accumulation on return air registers or heavier levels of dust inside the home may suggest a problem with ductwork.
A home’s age may also suggest an inspection of attic ductwork. The ductwork in many older homes was installed in accordance with much
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Comparing a home’s energy us- age to other similar-sized homes can also provide helpful insights about a home’s energy efficiency. Many utilities offer customers a report that shows how a home’s energy usage stacks up compared to other nearby homes of similar size. Heat- ing or cooling bills that are higher than comparably sized homes in the area may indicate a problem with attic ducts.
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