Duct Sealing in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Challenge

This Rehoboth Beach homeowner had an issue with heavy accumulation of dust throughout the home.  

Lawson Home Services' Energy Auditors possess extensive training and certification in Building Science, allowing them to proficiently identify the genuine links between home comfort issues, their root causes, and the most effective solutions. Homeowners frequently find it surprising to discover that many home comfort and indoor air quality issues can be traced back to construction issues in the attic. These problems typically become even more complex when HVAC ductwork is installed in the attic. Consequently, homeowners occasionally choose not to proceed with the recommended measures provided by our auditors and as a result are disqualified from receiving Energize Delaware's Home Performance With ENERGY STAR® Rebates

During our inspection of this home, we identified HVAC ductwork located in the attic that required cleaning. However, it's important to note that cleaning alone offers only a partial solution. The root issue lies in the ductwork's leakiness, which is likely to result in rapid recontamination. These leaks act as conduits for dust from the attic to be drawn directly into the air conditioning system, subsequently distributing it throughout the entire house.

Solution

To address the dust issue effectively in the short term, we recommend enlisting the expertise of Lawson Home Services' team to perform our Platinum Air Duct Cleaning Service. This comprehensive service encompasses cleaning both the return and supply ducts, along with a meticulous cleaning of the air conditioner's condenser and evaporator coils. Cleaning these coils not only enhances the system's overall efficiency and effectiveness but also contributes to lower energy consumption costs.

To address the dust issue in the long term, we recommend air sealing all the ductwork from the inside out with or amazing Aeroseal™  product. 

And finally, to alleviate dust coming into the home from other sources we recommend installation of the Aspen High Performance Air Purifcation. Aspen is a high performance air purifer with true HEPA and activated carbon fltration, high airfow, and

exceptional effciency. It uses 85% less electricity than AC fans

in most other units. Aspen is the best choice for asthma and allergy sufferers

and those who demand the highest indoor air quality.