Case Study

Improved Comfort & Energy Savings

Pittsburgh Homeowner Turns to Duct Sealing Innovation for Comfort and Finds Energy savings as a Bonus

Local Aeroseal Dealer Called For Help In Getting Even Heat Throughout The Home

Ever since Erik B. moved into his Pittsburgh-area home, he and his family struggled to get enough heat and air-conditioned air to all the rooms in the house. No matter how he set the thermostat, some rooms remained uncomfortable during hot summer days and cold winter nights. He first tried insulating his home to solve the problem, but that did little to help. He then noticed that air was blowing stronger out of some of the vents than others. Internet research led him to information about the role duct leakage often plays in robbing homeowners of comfort and energy savings.

He also found information about a new approach to duct sealing that works from the inside of the duct system to find and seal all the leaks – not just those on the outside, easily accessible by hand.

Project Overview

Location

Columbus, Indiana

Building

Rural two-story country home

Aeroseal Contractors

Reliable Comfort Inc.

Goal

Reduce Energy Costs

Before Aeroseal

750 CFM of leakage

After Aeroseal

25 CFM of leakage

Results

Reduced winter energy bill by $678.54/year. Improved indoor comfort. Eliminated excessive dust issues.

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Results

On the scheduled day, the Aeroseal team arrived in the morning, laid down drop cloths in the intended work area, and began by cleaning the duct system. By early afternoon, they had cleaned and prepared the ductwork for sealing. It took about one hour to seal the entire duct system. At the end, the computerized Aeroseal process generated a report that showed that leakage was reduced by more than 90%. More significantly, Erik immediately felt the difference with strong air coming out of vents throughout his home. As a bonus, he calculated that he would now be saving $300 -$500 year on his utility bill.

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