The Key Elements Of Highly Efficient Ductwork Design

Face it, when you’re building or buying a home, the ductwork isn’t one of the first things you think about.

You’re paying attention to the way the home flows, how many bathrooms you have and the view from the great room. But after you’ve moved in, you may come to appreciate that ductwork.

You’re relying on it to keep you comfortable both winter and summer. So it pays to make sure your ductwork layout is top notch. Here are some key elements of efficient ductwork design:

Ducts should run through conditioned spaces: Ductwork that runs through a crawl space or attic is vulnerable to heat transfer. That means your cooling system has to work harder than it should, and you’re spending too much money to stay comfortable.

Each room should have a return register: A return register in each room facilitates circulation. If one of the rooms in your home doesn’t have a return register, keep the door open, or consider installing a room-to-room fan to permit air circulation. If a room lacks a supply register, do a ductwork inspection. Sometimes a builder makes a mistake and runs ductwork to a room but overlooks putting in the register.

If you’re building a home, include the ductwork in the early stages of your planning: Because ductwork will be affected by the placement of walls and other design features, it’s best to incorporate it sooner, rather than later.

Keep your duct runs as short and straight as possible: Short runs have minimal connections, which are susceptible to leaks. Lots of turns in ductwork inhibit airflow.

Have questions about your ductwork? Get in touch with Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We can offer expert advice, whether you’re building a new home or working hard to make the home where you live now more comfortable. We have been serving homeowners in Northeast Florida since 1982.

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