Ductwork

Comprehensive Ductwork Services for a Healthier, More Efficient Home

Your home’s ductwork is the circulatory system for your heating and cooling equipment. This hidden network of channels is responsible for delivering conditioned air to every room, ensuring your family stays comfortable year-round. However, when this critical system is compromised by dirt, debris, or leaks, it can negatively impact your home's air quality, energy consumption, and overall comfort.

At Burnside Air Conditioning & Heating, we provide comprehensive ductwork solutions designed to restore the efficiency and cleanliness of your HVAC system. From detailed cleaning that removes harmful contaminants to precision sealing that eliminates costly air leaks, our expert services ensure your ductwork performs exactly as it should. We focus on creating a healthier indoor environment and maximizing your system’s performance, helping you save money and breathe easier.

Breathe Cleaner Air with Professional Air Duct Cleaning

Over time, your air ducts can accumulate significant amounts of dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other allergens. Every time your HVAC system runs, these particles are recirculated throughout your home, potentially triggering allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues. Our professional air duct cleaning service is designed to thoroughly remove these contaminants from your system.

Signs You May Need Air Duct Cleaning:

• Visible Dust and Debris: You notice dust puffing out of your supply vents when the system kicks on.
• Increased Allergy Symptoms: Members of your household experience worsening allergies or respiratory irritation indoors.
• Unpleasant Odors: A persistent musty or stale smell emanates from your vents.
• Signs of Mold or Mildew: You see visible mold growth around vent covers or inside the ductwork.
• Recent Renovations: Construction projects can introduce large amounts of fine dust and debris into your duct system.
• Pest Infestations: Evidence of insects or rodents in your ducts is a clear sign that cleaning and sanitizing are needed.
  

A professional cleaning goes far beyond a simple vacuuming of your vents. Our technicians use specialized, high-powered equipment, including advanced vacuums, brushes, and air whips, to dislodge and extract buildup from the entire length of your duct system. This process ensures that the air circulating through your home is fresh, clean, and healthy for your family. By removing blockages and buildup, a clean duct system also allows your HVAC unit to operate more efficiently, reducing strain on the components and potentially lowering your energy bills.

Stop Wasting Energy with Expert Air Duct Sealing

Leaky ductwork is a major source of energy waste in many homes. The EPA’s ENERGY STAR program notes that a typical home can lose 20 to 30 percent of the air that moves through its duct system due to holes, leaks, and poor connections. This conditioned air escapes into unconditioned spaces like attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities, forcing your HVAC system to work much harder to maintain the desired temperature.

Common Indicators of Leaky Ducts:

•  High Utility Bills: Your heating and cooling costs are consistently higher than expected.
•  Uneven Temperatures: Some rooms feel stuffy and warm while others are too cold.
•  Poor Airflow: You notice weak or inconsistent airflow from your vents.
•  Excessive Dust: Leaky return ducts can pull dusty, unfiltered air from attics or crawlspaces into your home.
•  HVAC System Runs Constantly: Your furnace or air conditioner seems to run nonstop without ever reaching the thermostat setting.
  

Our air duct sealing service is the most effective way to solve these problems. Our technicians begin with a thorough inspection to pinpoint the exact location and severity of any leaks. We then use professional-grade materials, such as durable mastic sealant and specialized tapes, to permanently close off these gaps and holes. By creating an airtight seal, we ensure that the conditioned air produced by your furnace and air conditioner reaches its intended destination, drastically improving energy efficiency and indoor comfort.

The Power of Combined Cleaning and Sealing

For optimal system performance, air duct cleaning and sealing should be viewed as two parts of a complete solution. Sealing ducts that are filled with dust and allergens will only trap those contaminants inside your system, while cleaning leaky ducts is an incomplete fix that fails to address the underlying energy loss.

By first cleaning the ductwork, we remove all the accumulated debris, ensuring that only fresh air circulates through your home. Immediately following this with professional air duct sealing locks in the benefits, preventing future contamination from unconditioned spaces and stopping costly energy waste. This integrated approach restores your entire duct system to peak condition, maximizing both your indoor air quality and your HVAC system's efficiency. A clean, well-sealed duct system allows your air handlers and other components to perform their jobs effectively, extending the lifespan of your equipment and providing reliable comfort for years to come.