As homeowners, we’re often very
aware of any issues we have with our air conditioning and heating systems.
However, we tend to over look a very important aspect when it comes to our
units: the air ducts.
It’s important to make sure your air
ducts are working properly for a number of reasons, as the air ducts are
responsible to keep either warm or cool air moving throughout your home. One
problem that homeowners often face is condensation in their air ducts, which
can be a huge issue for you and your family. Condensation can cause mold to
grow and bacteria to build up, which is then pushed out into your house, where
your family breathes it in.
We’ve got a couple ways that you can
make sure your air ducts don’t build up condensation, no matter how humid or
warm the surrounding area might be.
When checking your air ducts, make
sure they’re completely and properly insulated. This is a requirement for all
air duct systems that aren’t air conditioned themselves.
When checking for potential causes
of moisture or condensation, you should make sure that all the ducts are sealed
properly. If there’s any sort of leak or water damage, you can probably assume
that there will be moisture build up. If you do spot an issue like this, it’s
important to get it fixed by a professional right away.
Make sure the condensation pan is
draining the way it should be. Also check the cooling coils and the insulation around
the coils to ensure there are no wet spots, as this can be problematic to the ducts.
If nothing seems wrong, but you want
to be extra precautious, install a humidifier to help keep condensation out of
the air ducts. This can especially help in the summer time when Arizona tends
to experience monsoon season, which brings rain and humidity.
These are some easy things you can
do on your own to make sure your air ducts are working well and not building up
any moisture. If your air ducts aren’t working properly or something doesn’t
look right, give us a call at (623) 533-5718.
