Improving Your Home’s Air Starts at the Top

Your home’s attic can have a big impact on comfort and energy costs. Many people are surprised to learn that Americans spend 90% of their time indoors.¹ This highlights the importance of maintaining good air quality throughout your home’s ductwork.

Given that 90% of U.S. homes are under-insulated,² issues in the attic can affect the entire home, particularly as homes lose up to 30% of the air moving through their duct systems due to leaks, holes, and poor connections.³

Signs of issues in the attic include higher energy bills, airborne contaminants, and decreased comfort, making the attic an ideal place to start when improving your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.

Certified AirCare® Professional Services by Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air is a certified AirCare® professional, allowing us to help homeowners optimize their entire HVAC system, going beyond the unit itself to evaluate attic ductwork and insulation levels. This whole-home approach helps improve both energy efficiency and comfort.

The Whole-Home Approach to Maximizing Energy Efficiency

Our whole-home approach considers more than just your HVAC equipment; we examine the flow of air throughout your home and identify any problems that could hinder the efficiency of your HVAC system.

Did You Know? Your Ductwork Is the Largest Part of Your HVAC System

While today’s HVAC systems are highly efficient, even the most advanced technology can’t achieve peak performance if the attic ductwork is compromised.

Our certified AirCare professionals have the necessary training and tools to evaluate the integrity and efficiency of your attic duct system, helping address underlying issues that may be affecting your comfort and air quality.

Our Technicians Work With You To Resolve Energy Inefficiencies

Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air’s certified AirCare professionals will evaluate your HVAC system’s efficiency and suggest improvements. Your feedback on room temperatures, odors, drafts, or other comfort concerns will help guide our assessment.

During our inspection, we use specialized tools to assess insulation levels, inspect ductwork for leaks or poor connections, and capture video to show any issues. We also take photos of areas of concern, giving you a clear view of any insulation deficiencies.

Our professionals may recommend duct replacement or adding loose-fill insulation to improve comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency. We can even calculate the potential energy savings from upgrading your attic insulation, ultimately helping reduce HVAC strain and prolong system life.

Properly Sized Ducts & Insulation Can Solve Efficiency Issues

Properly sized, sealed, and insulated ductwork can enhance comfort and energy efficiency by reducing the spread of airborne pollutants. As certified AirCare professionals, Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air can diagnose and resolve duct issues and recommend insulation upgrades to improve your home environment by:

• Caring for the air: Address hidden problems that may distribute contaminants, support mold, or trigger allergies.
• Reducing energy waste: Fix leaks and other inefficiencies to optimize system performance.
• Enhancing comfort: Ensure consistent temperatures throughout your home.

Potential Warning Signs

Are you noticing any of these issues? Your ductwork or insulation may be the culprit:

• Musty smell
• Frequent allergy symptoms
• Mold or mildew around vents
• Condensation near the cooling coils of the AC
• Increased dust in the home
• Debris around registers
• Frequent HVAC system cycling
• Hot or cold spots throughout the home
• Visible damage in ductwork
• No snow or frost on the roof (when neighboring roofs have it)
• Higher-than-expected energy bills

Trusted Products & Service

Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air is certified by Owens Corning® and uses their trusted duct and attic insulation products. Our team has received specialized training to install these Owens Corning products, ensuring optimal results for your home.

Does your home need an air quality or comfort lift? Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air can inspect your ductwork, insulation, and air delivery system to ensure your HVAC system is working at its best.

Schedule an inspection today and learn more about the advantages of duct retrofitting.

Sources:
1 EPA Indoor Air Quality Exposure and Research. (n.d., page updated Jan. 27, 2022). U.S. EPA. Retrieved from Indoor
Air Quality Exposure and Characterization Research | U.S. EPA.

2 North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, Sept. 30, 2015. (90 Percent of U.S. Homes Are Under-
insulated). NAIMA estimate based on Boston University study. “Underinsulated” here means when compared to the
minimum prescriptive wall and ceiling insulation R-values found in the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC).

3 ENERGY STAR®. https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/heating_cooling/duct_sealing.