Attic Duct Work (Photo credit: Lal Beral)
Properly installed ducts are very important in regards to the proper flow of air through your home. Even if you live in an expensive home, you should not take it for granted that the ducts have been installed properly.
Routine check-ups and maintenance are required to ensure that your duct system is working properly at all times. It can be frustrating to deal with all of the ‘snakes’ which compose the duct tubing in your attic or crawl space, however it is a necessary and important part of good home maintenance.
This article relates a short story of a time in an expensive house where duct installation when horribly wrong. This can cost the homeowner time, in terms of finding a contractor to fix or fixing it themselves, as well as money on their utility bill.
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