{"id":40888,"date":"2022-03-28T12:30:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T16:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=40888"},"modified":"2022-03-28T12:27:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T16:27:47","slug":"6-tips-for-more-efficient-duct-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-tips-for-more-efficient-duct-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips For More Efficient Duct Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;efficient duct systems&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_01.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/air-quality-hvac-specialist-installing-new-residen-GN5F7MC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Proper Installation <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Properly installing your duct is the first step in ensuring your system works efficiently. For the efficient running of your ducts, there are some aspects you need to factor in. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">One, you need to minimize the number of bends in your system. Many of these will affect airflow by reducing the pressure at which air flows in your ducts. To minimize needing many of these bends, use ducts with small lengths; opt for the minimum required of the ducts. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Also, if you have to use long ducts based on your unit, you need to eliminate sagging as much as possible. Introduce supports along its length to deal with this. The supports will ensure continuous airflow from your HVAC to your home. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">To ensure your duct system is installed correctly, you may seek the services of a professional HVAC provider. They have the technical know-how to ensure your ducts operate efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content bulletline\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft img\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">\n<h6>More Information:<\/h6>\n<p>Visit various  websites to <a href=\"https:\/\/peninsulaheatingandair.com\/services\/maintenance\/\" rel=\"follow\">get more<\/a> information on  available professional HVAC service providers. <\/p>\n<p>You can start with these illustrations and diagrams of residential HVAC ductwork and components:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">HVAC Ductwork &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; HVAC ductwork<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=HVAC+ductwork&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjcvd-NxOP2AhVEFlkFHZKwDZ4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=HVAC+ductwork&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CkCVikCWDTDGgAcAB4AIABMIgBX5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=C-Y-YpyMKsSs5NoPkuG28Ak&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view illus<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; HVAC ductwork diagram<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hvac+ductwork+diagram&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiRmMGxxeP2AhWKMlkFHTelDfMQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=hvac+ductwork&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgJMgcIIxDvAxAnMgcIIxDvAxAnMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAUQHjoECAAQGFD0CFj0CGCGMmgAcAB4AIABSIgBbZIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Y-c-YtHaB4rl5NoPt8q2mA8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view illus<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; HVAC ductwork design<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hvac+ductwork+design&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQj8CnxeP2AhWKMlkFHXtkCGIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=HVAC+ductwork&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgCMgcIIxDvAxAnMgcIIxDvAxAnMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgARQ4xhY4xhg2zpoAHAAeACAAXeIAbQBkgEDMS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Tuc-YtCwCIrl5NoP-8ihkAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view illus<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; HVAC components<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hvac+ductwork+components&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjWkLL6xOP2AhUcFlkFHUEuCvIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=HVAC+ductwork&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgDMgcIIxDvAxAnMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEUP0KWP0KYO0oaABwAHgAgAFOiAF0kgEBMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=7-Y-YpbdIJys5NoPwdyokA8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view illus<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; HVAC ductwork symbols<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hvac+ductwork+symbols&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjIq4vCxeP2AhX2ElkFHd2DAHcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=hvac+ductwork+sy&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BAgAEBhQnA1Y8g5g8x5oAHAAeACAATmIAZQBkgEBM5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=hec-YojVNval5NoP3YeCuAc&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view illus<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about efficient duct systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork&#038;rh=n%3A495346&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ductwork-Guide-Proper-Installation-Sealing-ebook\/dp\/B00WL6YT9O\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1MRS7REGAQP29&#038;keywords=installing+ductwork&#038;qid=1648290877&#038;s=books&#038;sprefix=installing+ductwork%2Cstripbooks%2C67&#038;sr=1-2&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">installing ductwork<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supertechhvac.com\/air-ducts-guide-hvac-ductwork\/\">WHAT ARE: ductwoorks: homeowners guide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energyvanguard.com\/blog\/basic-principles-duct-design\/\">INFO: basics principles of ductwork<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy12osti\/53352.pdf\">PDF: duct design (DOE)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5y_VBiTiuAY\">YOUTUBE: ductwork designs and calculation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: HVAC (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_02.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/5724c493-07dd-4a85-b8e1-5780da0b1a55\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Place The Ducts In Higher Places <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Airflow is a critical aspect that gauges your duct systems&#8217; efficiency. The positioning of your ducts will determine the kind of airflow your system will have.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">When you place ducts at a standard height, their vents are likely blocked by items in your home, such as decorations or tall home furniture. It will prevent adequate airflow, which might affect your ducts&#8217; running condition.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Therefore, it&#8217;s essential to place your ductwork at a certain height, close to the ceiling. At such a spot, there are minimal obstructions, ensuring efficient airflow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, don&#8217;t let the ducts hit your ceiling; allow for some considerable distance to accommodate repair and maintenance works.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content bulletline\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft img\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Ventilated Air:<\/h6>\n<p>Is the air your breathe in your home clean? Or is it stale air that can increase allergies and illness<\/p>\n<p>As we make our homes more energy efficient \u2013 through insulation, weatherstripping, sealed windows and doors, etc. \u2013 we make them more drum-tight to prevent outside air from flowing through. We then find ourselves breathing in stale air that can cause allergens and illness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ventilation_02.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Allowing more free air to flow by opening windows and installing ceiling fans to circulate the outside air brings in fresh air \u2013 but fresh air may have outside allergens and pollutants that may irritate.<\/p>\n<p>That is where air purification systems can be helpful to keep air clean and flowing \u2013 thus clean ventilated air.<\/><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/maintaining-clean-ventilated-air-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maintaining clean, ventilated air for your home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about efficient duct systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hvac+registers%2C+grilles+%26+vents&#038;rh=n%3A13400071&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hvac registers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=decorative+registers&#038;rh=n%3A13400071&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">decorative registers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wood+registers&#038;rh=n%3A13400071&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wood registers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordablecomfortaz.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/29\/proper-placement-of-ductwork\">ABOUT: proper placement ductwork<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/fans-cooling\">INFO: use ceiling fans to circulate air<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Vd53VFq2w44\">YOUTUBE: prepping HVAC ductwork<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-articles-lets-ideas-side.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Home HVAC&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/topic-analysis-how-does-an-hvac-system-work\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/thermostate.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/topic-analysis-how-does-an-hvac-system-work\/\">How Does an HVAC System Work and How to Tell If There Is an Issue<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-ideas-for-summer-cooling-tips\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keepingcool_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-ideas-for-summer-cooling-tips\/\">Types of Summer Cooling Units<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/reducing-heat-loss\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/heatloss.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/reducing-heat-loss\/\">Infographic: Reducing Heat Loss in Your Home<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_03.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/bb86792b-949e-474e-9b9a-86e7603764e2\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Seal Your Ducts <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Failing to seal your ducts appropriately will  lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/air-seal-home-4174533\">air leaks<\/a> that&#8217;ll affect the  efficiency of your ductwork. How? Leaks will lower the pressure for ducts to  transport air to your home. Also, the leaks will fail to transmit stable air  temperatures. Therefore, you need to seal your ducts. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Efficient duct sealing is done during the installation of the ductworks. The main areas to seal are where two duct pipes connect and where they connect to your HVAC.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Your provider can use a mastic, drywall tape, among other appropriate methods, to seal your ducts. The choice of what to use depends on the size of the area to be sealed. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content bulletline\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft img\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Using Humidifiers:<\/h6>\n<p>Winter is one of those seasons when the air indoors and outside tends to be dry. During the cold season, we keep the windows closed, turn on the furnace, light the fireplace, and bundle ourselves up to keep warm.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the cold air outside holds less moisture than warm air, and when warm air enters our home, it absorbs whatever moisture it can, making our indoor air drier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/imageanalysis.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40855\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">During the winter, moisture is leeched from our skin, which is the main reason for our hands getting dry and cracked. But there are also respiratory ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and nosebleeds. Breathing dry air can also lead to dehydration since body fluids are depleted during the respiratory process.<\/p>\n<p>Humidifiers emits water vapor into a space to increase the level of humidity. When used correctly and as needed, the humidifier can alleviate dry skin, nose bleeds, chapped lips and other respiratory ailments.<\/p>\n<p\/>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some humidifier\/dehumidifier reviews from amazon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\" style=\"margin-bottom: -15px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?khumidifier&#038;rh=n%3A17685839011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">humidifiers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dehumidifier&#038;rh=n%3A267557011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">dehumidifiers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about efficient duct systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+tape&#038;rh=n%3A256160011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork tape<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+sealant&#038;rh=n%3A401538011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork sealant<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+support+straps&#038;rh=n%3A553150&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork straps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/campaign\/heating_cooling\/duct_sealing\">ABOUT: duct sealing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic gooimage pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aeroseal.com\/air-duct-sealing-blog\/duct-sealing-methods\/\">INFO: ductwork sealing methods<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UeVf0983N8o\">YOUTUBE: how seal leaky ductwork<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>some interesting reads<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the home<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Design Home Office<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-an-optimal-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/homeoffice-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-an-optimal-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Design An Optimal Home Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Kid-Friendly Backyard<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-your-backyard-kid-friendly-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kid-friendly_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-your-backyard-kid-friendly-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Make Your Backyard Kid-Friendly This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_04.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Insulate Your Ducts <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Ductworks are made from various materials, such as sheet metal and plastic. There&#8217;s a high possibility that these materials will allow heat or loss gain. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Heat or loss gain can affect the efficiency of your duct pipes system. That is because the air flowing through the ducts will have varying temperatures than what the HVAC system delivers. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">For instance, if your HVAC releases hot air and some of this heat are lost through your ducts, your space will receive cooler air instead of warm air. It is one of the signs of an inefficiently running duct system.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">To mitigate heat loss and gain, insulate your ducts using the appropriate materials. Be sure to check the R-values of these materials; the higher the value, the more insulation it provides. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">As you consider insulation, it&#8217;s good to note that some ducts have insulation in them. The insulation material of such ducts is fiberglass. Be sure to ask your provider about this as you make your purchase. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content bulletline\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft img\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Keeping Bad Weather Outside:<\/h6>\n<p>Your windows and doors may leak air if they aren&#8217;t properly sealed; for example, if they have cracks underneath them, so that air can leak out.<\/p>\n<p>It could cost you more money if your heating (heat) or AC leaks through your doors, but there are under door seals available for you to purchase if you plan to prevent heat from escaping from your home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/saveenergy_02.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40855\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/78278083-0b65-4421-bf74-2028748ea062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Be sure to check and ensure the seals on your windows are working properly as well. You should add door seals to all your doors after you have checked the windows.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some weather stripping reviews from amazon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\" style=\"margin-bottom: -15px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weather+stripping+for+door+frame&#038;rh=n%3A495372&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weather stripping<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+insulation+kit&#038;rh=n%3A495374&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window insulation kit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about efficient duct systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork insulation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+wrap&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork wrap<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe+insulation+foam+tube&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pipe insulation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: HVAC contractors (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armacell.us\/resources\/resources-library\/why-insulate-ducts\/\">WHY: insulate ducts<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/minimizing-energy-losses-ducts\">INFO: minimizing energy loss in ducts<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\" bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/hvac\/\">PLANNING: heating and cooling (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column12 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-spec-utility-hvac.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts spec\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zc2ldQ0zdps\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find HVAC Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113386.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Conditioning<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113457.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Heating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113435.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ducts &amp; Vents<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113485.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermostats<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113567.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Heaters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_05.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/e9212ae1-5184-498a-bb31-f787d4092682\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Perform Routine Maintenance <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve appropriately installed your duct systems, adopting preventive maintenance is the best way of ensuring the ducts run efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">With maintenance, you can identify any leaks or damages to your pipes, allowing you to rectify them before they lead to breakdowns. It means your unit will always be in top-notch condition. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Formulate a checklist of all the parts and aspects you need to inspect for an effective routine schedule. With this, you won&#8217;t omit any part that might lead to future  breakdown or the inefficient running of your duct system. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/07\/12\/working-as-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC provider<\/a> can assist you with  maintaining your ducts.   <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content bulletline\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft img\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Understanding HVAC:<\/h6>\n<p>Three-quarters of all American homes use some type of air conditioning; we consider a pleasant temperature to be an important aspect of household comfort.<\/p>\n<p>This in turn makes it important to get that temperature right. <\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HVAChow_02.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">That&#8217;s where your HVAC system comes in and understanding how it work is key, as noted below:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -15px !important\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: -8px !important\">1) what is an HVAC system?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: -8px !important\">2) how does an HVAC system work?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: -8px !important\">3) how can you tell if there\u2019s an issue<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: -8px !important\">4) reach out to an expert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/topic-analysis-how-does-an-hvac-system-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how does an HVAC system work and how to tell if there is an issue<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about efficient duct systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=duct+cleaning+tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">duct cleaning tools<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=canister+vacuum+cleaner&#038;rh=n%3A510108&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">canister vacuum<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ductwork+endoscope&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ductwork camera<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/how-keep-your-hvac-ductwork-clean.htm\">HOW TO: keep ductwork clean<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/home\/considering-having-your-air-ducts-cleaned-think-again\/2019\/01\/28\/cb5c14b4-1393-11e9-b6ad-9cfd62dbb0a8_story.html\">INFO: think again before cleaning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jx95imfnh5Q\">YOUTUBE: duct cleaning DIY<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>spring planning?<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for a new kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Freshen Up the Kitchen<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-freshen-up-your-kitchen-without-a-full-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kitchenfreshed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-freshen-up-your-kitchen-without-a-full-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Freshen Up Your Kitchen Without A Full Remodel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Chef-Friendly Kitchen<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-upgrades-how-to-design-a-chef-friendly-kitchen-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chefready_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-upgrades-how-to-design-a-chef-friendly-kitchen-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Design a Chef-Friendly Kitchen at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- sixth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"6th\">sixth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_06.jpg\" alt=\"efficient duct systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_06.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ductsystem_06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/male-contractor-binding-ventilation-pipes-with-duc-JRU732H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Purchase An Efficient Duct System<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The duct system you purchase has a direct impact on its efficiency. Here, your choice should be based on your HVAC unit. Your type of HVAC directly reflects your needs as the end-user. You might require a large or a small HVAC system, each of which needs a different duct size. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Duct pipes too small or too large for the HVAC might affect the functioning of your ductwork. A duct pipe too large might reduce airflow pressure and lead to air leaks at the joining point. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Some HVAC units, such as heat pumps, require large ducts to function; if you use a small-sized one for this, your ducts will be inefficient for the system. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Therefore, you need to install the correct duct size for your HVAC unit for the ducts to be efficient. <\/li>\n<li class=\"comments more3\" style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\">\n<h6>CONCLUSION<\/h6>\n<p>Ensuring an efficiently-working duct system doesn&#8217;t require much from you; you only need to be vigilant when buying and during its installation. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">With the tips discussed in this article being simple and straightforward, consider implementing them to ensure your duct systems are always working efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about HVACs and utilities 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