Air Duct Installation & Replacement Orange County, CA

There are various reasons for a need for new duct installation in your home. A new ducting installed will guarantee a much fresher air, however, it will also mean better air flow. In many home the duct planning was not duct correctly, or the ducting were not installed correctly, therefore, causing lack of air flow in some parts of the home. Nevertheless, with a professional planning and blueprint of the home division, we can maximize the air flow around your home.

In addition, the typical life span of flex ducts ranges 30-50 years. However, with extreme heat the ducts can dry and break faster. The temperature in your attic reaches well above 180 degrees in the hot summer days. Moreover, many homes in Orange County experience a rodent infestation at some point in the attic. Once the rodents are in your attic there is a good chance they will chew through the insulation of your ducts and the ducting itself and reside in there.

Is It Time To Replace Your Old HVAC Ducts?

When was the last time you inspected your ducts? It is important to have a complete HVAC unit check at least twice a year. When you inspect your HVAC system twice a year you can ensure the efficient and safe function over the upcoming season. While inspecting your HVAC system, a duct inspection is also done. Once we discover any issues with the ducts we notify you with photos and offer the best way to address the issue. Duct replacement may be needed based on a few factors.

First, if your ducts are old and original, you may have asbestos insulation around your ducting. Therefore, it is highly recommended to replace the told ducts with new ones. Or, at least, to remove the asbestos from the old ducts.

In addition, the most common factor to determine the need for duct replacement is a rodent infestation. Most of the homes have the ducts run in the attic. And many homes have experienced a rodent infestation in the attic, and the worst part is, the rodents chew through the insulation and the ducting. Therefore, in cases like that, your ducts may have rodent feces, or in best case, the ducts would be exposed only to the fiberglass insulation and the quality of air in your attic. That is why most of the homes need a new duct install.

New HVAC Duct Install For Improved Air Quality

Over the years in case you have not maintained the cleanliness of your ducts, they build a layer of dust. In addition, it could take 30-40 years, and eventually the ducts get worn out and could be exposed in some areas. Therefore, a new duct install is highly recommended in order to improve the quality of the air you breathe.

How Long Does It Take To Replace My HVAC Ducts?

A typical HVAC duct replacement in the attic of 8-12 ducts could take about a day. For a full removal of old ducts and the new duct installation takes about a day for a professional and experienced crew. Of course the proper duct calculation we perform ahead of time and at the day of installation we are prepared to get the job done.

Of course in some cases where your old ducts have asbestos and need proper abatement for the old asbestos, the new duct installation process may take a bit longer.

Also, in case some of your ducts run inside a drywall niche and we need to open the drywall in order to replace the ducts, it may take a few days to fully install new drywall, texture and paint the walls.

For more information about duct installation and duct replacement service, please contact Dr. Dryer Vent Cleaning & Air Duct Cleaning OC.