The GSE Seal & Save Challenge
Can your return vent hold?
“Don’t let your money slip away!”
If your return vents can’t hold a thin sheet of paper in place while the system is running, your HVAC may be underperforming—and you could be losing 25%–35% of your energy. Most duct systems account for 25%–35% duct leakage. That’s like having a 4 ft x 4 ft hole letting conditioned air escape your home—over 350 basketballs of air every minute!
It’s even worse if much of that leakage is in the attic: your system can pull moisture, dust, and insulation into the home. Moisture can lead to mold and other health issues. If all of your return vents aren’t pulling air, there’s a good chance you have significant leakage and air isn’t getting where it was designed to go.