IT'S ALL IN THE DUCT WORK IS WHAT I PREACH!
I get on my soap box about the fact that no matter what the efficiency of the equipment may claim
to be, it is only as good as the duct system attached to it.
The majority of duct
systems today consist of long (Flex) runs. This insulated vinyl corrugated duct designed to accommodate air flow actually
has a high resistance to air flow. Multiple flex runs of long length in any duct system is like choking your HVAC system
of air. The end result is the air handler is working longer and harder to achieve comfort. There is the other issue of having
any galvanized metal duct insulated on the inside. Why take chances!
The alternative to the above
is to have a properly design duct system that will provide
three things.
- Be
designed to provide comfort throughout the occupied space.
- Increase indoor air quality by
providing proper ventilation and filtration.
- Perform both above tasks at the highest efficiency.
