Attic Ductwork Replacement

You ll need to find a corner such as in a closet to build a duct chase to get ducts from basement to attic.

Attic ductwork replacement.

Feel free to give us a call and schedule a free air duct inspection for your ductwork replacement and repair services. No ducts in the attic. One reason to replace your existing ductwork system is that some or all of it is located in the attic. Jim hoover owner of hvac2u in warrenton virginia specializes in new construction but can also install new ductwork or replace ductwork for customers in his area.

Not only must you ensure that your air ducts are clean and free of contamination and dust but you also want to make sure they re supporting the efficiency of your heating and air system. Because of the significant temperature swings in the attic maintaining the temperature of air being pumped through the ductwork is much more difficult. He charges 5 000 6 000 for a typical new construction ductwork installation job which takes 2 3 days and usually requires all four of his crew members on site. Air duct replacement by attic guys air duct replacement is an integral part of our integrated attic cleaning solution.

In homes older than 20 years duct tape may have been used as a sealer duct tape may be a universal fixer of all things except when it comes to your ductwork. It was new when the ac was put in 7 years ago. Ductwork replacement costs of less than 1 000 to more than 6 000 covers a lot of ground. Type of ductwork system the least expensive duct system is a radial system of flexible ducts in an attic running to ceiling grates.

Visually inspect the ductwork in areas where it is exposed such as attics and crawl spaces. It doesn t take long for duct tape in the attic to become loose and its adhesive deteriorated. Mack explains that a typical single family home may need 6 10 duct runs. Examine the joints between spans of ductwork for deteriorating duct tape used as sealant during original.

The attic ductwork is flex duct work. I called out the original hvac company and they took a look and said they saw no water. Often pricing per duct run ranges between 150 and 250 from air duct professionals. Here are the factors that will determine where on that range your project will fall.

You ll also need to provide a return path from a basement air handler or main level return to the second floor. Green id can make necessary ductwork repairs so your system runs more efficiently.