Your home may be losing up to 20% of its heating energy.
According to FPL, 50% of homes in Florida have leaky Ductwork.
Do you have flexible ductwork?
Most homes in Florida do! Flexible ductwork has many advantages over sheet metal (Less expensive, easier to install), but it is still plastic and will deteriorate over time. After 5 or 6 years it would be a good idea to visually inspect the ductwork at least once every year to see if there are tears in the protective coating of the ductwork, kinks, flattened areas, or even exposed insulation. Flexible ductwork is also very susceptible to damage from wildlife such as roof rats, squirrels, and raccoons. If you even suspect you have had any critters in your attic, the ducts should be checked. If you need repair or replacement of your ductwork, the best time to do it is during the coolest time of the year. Attics in Florida get very hot in the summer, so most HVAC companies will give you a much better price so their valued technicians will not have to work in a 130 degree attic.
Don’t let Jack Frost nip at your toes!
Cooler weather is here, and the best time to make sure your heating is working is before you need it!
Most people in Florida don’t think about their heating system until that first cold day when they actually turn it on. Don’t wait until the last minute, test your system now and make sure it’s working. When a cold snap comes through your area, there’s a good chance many people will find their heating is not working properly. This will cause a shortage of available technicians, and the parts needed to fix those heating systems.
