The duct work throughout your home or business is a passageway for hot and cold air to travel through vents, providing a comfortable temperature. Over time, these systems need routine maintenance and repairs. However, because walls or ceilings often conceal the system, it can take time to spot problems. Here are a few common signs that you need repairs.

1. Higher Energy Bills

Over time, you might notice a change in your energy bills. According to the University of Florida, average systems lose up to 40% of cooling and heating energy. This could be for a few reasons. If duct work has cracks, the hot or cool air leaks out the cracks. The increased utility bills may be because the system has to work harder, which uses more energy. Either way, this is a sign you need repairs.

2. Uneven Temperatures

A broken system won't be able to heat and cool various rooms as it did before. Instead, you'll notice a temperature difference in certain rooms. This is because the duct work in those areas isn't working correctly for one of many reasons. A professional specializing in repairs can evaluate the situation to determine the problem.

3. Hissing Noises

You might not see visible damage, but you could hear it. If you hear a hissing or slight whooshing noise coming from certain spots, that indicates a small hole or tear. The hissing sound is the air leaving the ducts. If you hold your hand up to the sound, you may be able to find the tear.

4. Visible Damage

Sometimes, you can see the damage. You may notice an area sagging, which can indicate there is an accumulation of dirt and dust. Seeing tears or holes in the system is also common. In these cases, it's clear that an expert will be needed.

5. Excessive Dust

When your ducts are full of dust, this dust gets blown into the building through the vents. It'll stay airborne briefly, wreaking havoc on individuals with allergies and asthma before settling on top of every available surface. If you have to dust your home or business more frequently and notice an uptick in allergic symptoms, it's a sign that you need to contact a professional.

Are you in need of expert duct work in the Pompano Beach, FL area? We can help! Our team at Neighbors A/C has years of experience performing duct work repairs. Contact us for a free estimate today!