Is Your Building's Ductwork Getting Too Old?
Is Your Building's Ductwork Getting Too Old?
Commercial Building get a lot of use and because they tend to change hands frequently, they don’t always get the maintenance they need. If you’ve bought or leased an older building for your business, it could have problems lurking behind the walls in the form of old ductwork.
?All duct systems, no matter how well designed, deteriorate over time. If left for too long, deterioration and debris in your ducts will leave you with unnecessarily high energy bills and reduced occupant comfort.?They can even put building occupant’s health at risk!
Here are several ways to tell if your older ducts are in bad shape.
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?Consider its age – A system that was installed 10 or more years ago is definitely due for at least a routine inspection.?If you don’t know the systems exact age, but you know the building is more than 15 years old, assume the ducts are too.
?Test your airflow – Quickly check for airflow issues by going from room to room while the HVAC system is running and place your hand over the air registers to feel how much air is being discharged. The amount of airflow should typically be the same in every room.?If it feels low in one or more rooms, you could have a blockage in one of your ducts. Airflow imbalance can strain your system’s components and can cause early wear.
?Review your energy bills – Many of the issues old ductwork suffers from impair its ability to carry warm or cool air. You might get less air than you should due to leaks or the air might not be the correct temperature due to poor or degraded duct insulation. This will show up in the form of excessively high heating and cooling bills.
?These are just a few signs of trouble in the duct system. While old ductwork isn’t the only possible cause, if you notice symptoms like these contact Piedmont Service Group for a system evaluation.?Our skilled technicians can keep your facilities running at peak performance – all day, every day. www.PiedmontServiceGroup.com