Ductwork Services in North Charleston, SC

Signs that ductwork may need replacement include visible damage like holes or collapsed sections, excessive dust despite regular cleaning, uneven temperatures throughout your home, and ducts over 15 years old. During our inspection, we'll assess the overall condition, check for leaks using specialized equipment, and evaluate airflow. Minor issues like small holes or loose connections can often be sealed or repaired, but extensive damage, deteriorating insulation, or poorly designed systems typically warrant replacement. We'll provide honest recommendations based on what's most cost-effective for your situation.

Leaky ductwork is one of the biggest sources of energy waste in homes, with the average system losing 20-30% of conditioned air through gaps and holes. Properly sealing your ducts can reduce your heating and cooling costs by 15-25% annually. For a typical North Charleston home spending $200/month on energy, that's savings of $360-600 per year. Professional duct sealing also improves comfort by ensuring conditioned air reaches every room, reduces dust and allergens circulating through your home, and extends the life of your HVAC equipment by reducing strain.

Our professional duct cleaning begins with a thorough inspection using cameras to assess contamination levels. We then seal all vents except the one being cleaned and use powerful truck-mounted vacuums to create negative pressure in the system. Our technicians use rotating brushes and compressed air tools to dislodge debris from duct walls, which is immediately captured by the vacuum. We clean all supply and return ducts, registers, grilles, and the main trunk lines. The process typically takes 3-5 hours depending on home size and contamination level. We finish by sanitizing the system and replacing your air filter.

We recommend cleaning your ductwork before installing a new HVAC system. This ensures your brand-new equipment isn't immediately contaminated with dust, debris, and allergens from dirty ducts. Clean ducts also allow your new system to operate at peak efficiency from day one, providing better airflow and more even temperatures. If your existing ductwork has significant damage or design issues, this is also the ideal time to address repairs or replacement. We can coordinate both services to minimize disruption and ensure your complete system is optimized for performance.