Why Invest in Professional Aeroseal Duct Sealing Services?

A seemingly passive component of your Richmond, VA home’s HVAC system, ductwork actually works very hard to keep you comfortable. Season after season, the air ducts operate under extreme temperatures and continual exposure to pressurized air. Aeroseal duct sealing helps ensure that the air you’ve paid to heat or cool your home doesn’t escape through leaks in the ductwork.

A Scientifically Proven Technology

Determined to put an end to energy-wasting duct leaks, researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory came up with Aeroseal duct sealing in the 1990s. They found a sealant that would remain airborne until it came into contact with a leak, then designed an injector to distribute the substance through the ductwork. Here’s how the process works:

• Delivered into the ductwork under optimal airflow, the sealant attaches itself to any leak it encounters.
• The sealant’s particles first stick to the edges of the leak, then to each other, building an impenetrable barrier.
• The polymer mixture gets injected for around an hour, sealing the leaks and increasing airflow efficiency.

A Cost-Effective Solution

Sealing your ductwork makes your home a more comfortable place to inhabit. It can also save you a significant amount of money. Even a small number of leaks can lower your HVAC system’s efficiency by as much as 20 percent. Through lower energy bills, Aeroseal duct sealing can pay for itself in as little as one to three years.

Additional Benefits

Leaks allow outdoor pollutants ranging from dust and allergens to airborne chemicals to enter the ducts and circulate through your home. Cracks or gaps in your ductwork can also impact indoor air quality, causing indoor contaminants to backdraft into your living spaces. Aeroseal duct sealing improves the health, comfort, and safety of your home-sweet-home.

At Foster Plumbing & Heating, we’re proud to offer Aeroseal duct sealing services that let you make the most from your investment in indoor comfort. For more information, call us today. We’ll arrange for a qualified service technician to meet with you at your earliest convenience.