Denise R. - Columbus
Aerosealing Ductwork Succeeds in Reducing Home Energy Use After A Variety of Other Fix-It Projects Failed. Homeowner Finds Duct Sealing the Key to Real Energy Savings.
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Reduced winter energy bill by $678.54/year. Improved indoor comfort. Eliminated excessive dust issues.
Building
Two-story country suburb home
Location
Columbus, Indiana
Goal
Reduce Energy Costs
Before Aeroseal
750 CFM of Leakage
After Aeroseal
25 CFM (-99.6% Reduction)
Results
For homeowner Denise R., winters in Indiana were not only cold, but also expensive. Since replacing here antiquated furnace with a modern heat pump and backup heater, she noticed her winter energy bills continued to climb. At the same time, rooms towards the back of her house never seemed to get enough heat to become really comfortable. Year after year, she would call experts to her home to help solve the problem and each year she would try something new – from having her roof fixed to insulating the attic, replacing ground level windows and more. Her heating system was checked and rechecked but still, her winter heating bill soared to around $3,200 – much higher than what others in her area seemed to be paying.
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When the Aeroseal Service Technicians received a call from Denise last winter, they told her they were sure they knew how to solve her problem. Armed with building performance training from Comfort Institute, the Seal Pros understood that a heater is only a part of a complete HVAC system and that properly functioning ductwork is critical to providing the efficiency that the heating unit is designed to deliver. Most importantly, Comfort Institute helped train and license them to offer Aeroseal, a new duct sealing technology that could quickly and effectively seal a home’s entire duct system in less than a day.
"Actually seeing the diagnostics was great. It showed that duct leakage was unquestionably what was wrong and I could see the leakage rate fall as the sealing process continued. Not only is this saving me money each year and making my home much more comfortable, but I have also found that I don’t need to dust nearly as often. I can actually neglect dusting and no one knows! In retrospect, I wish our ducts were sealed with Aeroseal first. I recommend it."
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Denise R. - Homeowner
Unlike traditional duct sealing methods, Aeroseal works from inside the ducts to find and seal leaks. This eliminates the need to tear into walls or other obstructions in order to access and fix the ductwork. The computerized system allows technicians to monitor the process, ensuring that the leaks are sealed.
Results
The Aeroseal team arrived at Denise’s home in the morning and was done by mid-day. Denise could feel the difference right away. All the rooms in her home were now getting the warm air they needed to be comfortable. A post-project analysis of her energy bills showed a reduction of more than $650/year for winter heating alone. Similar savings is expected for the hot summer days as well.
“It took a “whole-home” approach to energy efficiency to solve Denise’s problem. The fact is that most homes today have leaky ductwork that is robbing homeowners of both energy and comfort. Aeroseal technology makes it possible to effectively find and seal those leaks in a way that is fast and non-intrusive for the homeowner.”
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Aaron R. - Aeroseal Specialist
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Aerosealing is the most affordable, non-invasive and effective way to reduce leaks in your homes ductwork. The average Nova Scotian home experiences between 30 - 40% leakage on their heating and ventilation supply system. Leaky furnace, heat pump or air exchange ductwork allows clean, heated and cooled air to escape before reaching your rooms which can cause:​
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Poor Indoor Air Quality (Dusty, Stuffy & Uncomfortable Rooms)
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Uncontrollable Humidity Problems (Moist Walls & Windows)
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Mold Growth Inside Ducts and Unconditioned Spaces.
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High Energy & Heating Bills (Increased Energy Consumption)
Aerosealing solves these problems by effectively sealing your ductwork from the inside and reducing leakage to minimal levels (Under 5% Total Leakage On Average).