Erik B. - Alison Park
​Pittsburgh Homeowner Turns to Duct Sealing Innovation for Comfort and Finds Energy Savings as a Bonus. Local Aeroseal Dealer Called For Help In Getting Even Heat Throughout The Home
Balanced temperatures between rooms. 93.3% reduction in leakage, plus 12% total home energy savings monthly.
Building
60 year old, two-story home
Location
Alison Park
Goal
Improve Overall Home Comfort
Before Aeroseal
390 CFM of Leakage (32%)
After Aeroseal
26.2 CFM of Leakage (2.1%)
Results
Ever since Erik B. moved into his Alison Park home, he and his family struggled to get enough heat and air-conditioned air to all the rooms in the house. No matter how he set the thermostat, some rooms remained uncomfortable during hot summer days and cold winter nights. He first tried insulating his home to solve the problem, but that did little to help. He then noticed that air was blowing stronger out of some of the vents than others. Internet research led him to information about the role duct leakage often plays in robbing homeowners of comfort and energy savings.
He also found information about a new approach to duct sealing that works from the inside of the duct system to find and seal all the leaks – not just those on the outside, easily accessible by hand.
"The temperatures throughout my home have felt much more balanced since they were sealed. The force of the air coming from the problem vents has increased substantially, and my furnace and AC now run less to better heat and cool the house. The team of Aeroseal technicians was professional and highly respectful of my home. I would definitely recommend Aeroseal if you are looking for increased home comfort."
Erik B. - Homeowner
After a call to his local Aeroseal dealer, the technicians came to his home, free of charge, and tested his ductwork for leakage. Results indicated that while his energy-efficient furnace and air conditioner were working properly, he was losing nearly 390 CFM of treated air through duct leaks. According to computer calculations, all of the little leaks added together were the equivalence of a 54 square inch hole. Erik decided to have the ducts cleaned and the leaks sealed shut.
“Erik’s story isn’t unusual. Most of the homes we test in this area have leakage rates in excess of 30% – an amount that really makes a difference in indoor comfort and energy usage. With Aeroseal, you can easily reach and seal the entire duct system, not just the small fraction of exposed ducts that you may be able to seal by hand. It usually takes us less than 6 hours to clean and seal an entire home.”
Andy H. - 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).