Improve Energy Efficiency with AeroSeal™

Challenge

A home built in the 1940s required professional assistance to address issues with energy efficiency and uneven temperatures. The homeowner from Clayton, DE contacted Lawson to analyze this situation. They had moved into the home 2 years ago. They noticed varying temperatures in different areas and the energy bills being higher than normal, especially during the summer when some rooms became very hotter making the HVAC run continuously. The homeowner was looking to have a cooler upstairs in the summer, reduce the energy bills and fuel bills making the home more energy efficient.    

Upon inspection, we found leaky ducts and no adequate insulation on the side walls and attic. The older homes don't have side wall insulations which is not a recommended construction practice to have in current times. The leaky duct was causing energy wastage by making the HVAC system run longer than necessary. This resulted in uneven temperatures and insufficient airflow in the house. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that up to 40% of the air moving through a home’s ductwork is lost due to leaks, holes, and poorly connected ducts. The inadequate insulation was causing more heat to generate and get trapped in the house leading to hotter rooms. 

Solution

We highly recommend homeowners insulate the sidewalls to improve the lifespan of HVAC, maintain adequate home temperature, and improve energy efficiency. We recommended professional Attic insulation and sidewall insulation, Professional Duct Cleaning service, and AeroSeal™ for the leaky ducts that were causing energy wastage. For the leaky ducts, we highly recommend Aeroseal. It is the ultimate solution we offer to reduce energy wastage and promote higher energy efficiency. Sealing the leaky ducts with Aeroseal will result in:

• Reduced energy consumption.
• Lower energy bills.
• Increased system performance.
• Longer system life.

- Platinum Air Duct Cleaning Service - Clean return and supply ducts, condenser, and evaporator coils cleaning

- AeroSeal™ - Seal ductwork with Aeroseal from the inside & seal all metal ductwork with Aeroseal. This drastically reduces any air leak resulting in improved energy efficiency and even temperature around different areas of the home.