My boiler is only six years old.
- I’ve been diligent about replacing air filters plus scheduling professional tune-ups every fall.
I spent extra for a top-of-the-line heating unit that features a 96% SEER, adjustable-speed technology plus an ENERGY STAR rating. I was not blissful when I had complaints about the operation last winter. I first noticed that particular rooms in the dwelling were significantly warmer than others. I gradually became aware that the boiler was running for much longer cycles plus struggling to manage demand. There was an abundance of dust circulating in the air plus an unpleasant smell coming from the vents. I hired the same business who handles the service of the boiler for repairs. When I explained my troubles with the operation of the furnace, she instantaneously suspected the air duct as the problem. A testing of the duct system revealed that approximately twenty-five percent of the heated air was leaking out through cracks at the seams plus small holes. Because the maximum amount of heated air was failing to reach the intended destination, the boiler was laboring much harder plus failing to achieve ideal comfort. These same imperfections in the air duct were drawing in unconditioned air plus spreading allergens throughout the house. I was a bit distraught that the duct sealing process would involve cutting holes in the walls plus ceilings. The majority of the pipes are absolutely concealed. The HVAC professional explained that they utilize an innovative procedure that treats the flaws from the inside. She began by closing off all of the supply plus return registers. She then pumped highly pressurized air into the system. The air contains polymer particles that are non-toxic yet adhesive. As the air leaked out through the holes plus cracks, the particles clung to the edges plus each other to create an airnarrow seal. The entire process was guided by a tablet program that then verified the results.