When Ducts Leak, Dollars Fly
Picture this: you’re trying to fill a leaky bucket with water. No matter how much you pour in, most of it escapes before it can be used. That, in essence, is what happens with leaky ductwork in your home. You might crank up the AC or heat, but much of that air is vanishing into walls, crawlspaces, or attics before it ever reaches your living room.
At High Efficiency Energy Solutions, we’ve helped Cape Cod homeowners plug these invisible holes and reclaim their comfort—and their energy bills—using a game-changing technology: Aerosealing. Let’s dive into how it works and why it’s one of the smartest investments you can make for home energy efficiency.
What Is Aerosealing?
Aerosealing is a patented process designed to seal leaks in your home’s ductwork from the inside out. Rather than manually locating each crack or gap, Aeroseal technology uses pressurized, aerosolized sealant particles that find and plug the leaks on their own.
Think of it like a fog of microscopic glue particles swirling through your air ducts. These particles are designed to stick only to areas where air is escaping—like digital bloodhounds sniffing out energy loss. Within a few hours, your ducts are sealed tight and ready to deliver air where it’s supposed to go: into your living spaces.
Why Do Duct Leaks Matter?
It’s easy to ignore what you can’t see. But duct leaks are more common than you’d think—according to ENERGY STAR, the average home loses 20% to 30% of its conditioned air due to leaks in duct systems. That’s like paying for ten bags of groceries and losing three of them on the way home.
A family in Yarmouth called us after their upstairs rooms were always chilly in winter and sweltering in summer. Their HVAC system was running overtime, but comfort remained elusive. Post-Aerosealing? The temperature was finally even throughout the house—and their energy bills dropped by nearly 25%.
How the Aerosealing Process Works
Here’s what to expect when our technicians arrive to perform Aerosealing:
- System Prep: We block all vents and registers to isolate the duct system and then hook up the Aeroseal machine.
- Pressurization & Leak Test: Using advanced software, we pressurize the ductwork and calculate the extent of air leakage.
- Injection of Sealant: We then introduce the aerosolized sealant into the ducts. As the air continues to circulate, the sealant finds and seals holes up to 5/8″ wide.
- Verification: Once complete, we run a final test and provide you with a before-and-after leakage report that quantifies your improvement.
It’s a process so precise, it’s almost surgical—only instead of a scalpel, we use science and software to mend what’s broken.
The Benefits Beyond the Seal
Aside from reducing energy waste, Aerosealing delivers a host of additional benefits:
- Increased Comfort: Say goodbye to hot or cold spots in different rooms.
- Improved Air Quality: Sealing ducts prevents dust, allergens, and pollutants from entering the airflow.
- Extended HVAC Life: With less strain on your system, your furnace and AC will last longer.
- Lower Energy Bills: Most customers see a 20-30% drop in heating and cooling costs.
One Harwich homeowner said it best: “After Aerosealing, my furnace took a breath and said ‘thank you.'”
Why Aerosealing Is Ideal for Cape Cod Homes
Older Cape Cod homes, especially those with additions, crawlspaces, or complex layouts, are notorious for having leaky, inaccessible ductwork. Traditional sealing methods often fall short or require invasive procedures.
Aerosealing sidesteps all that. It’s non-invasive, fast, and incredibly effective. Whether you’re in a classic Falmouth colonial or a Chatham beach bungalow, Aerosealing can work wonders without tearing into your walls or ceilings.
Ready to Seal the Deal?
If your home has uneven temperatures, rising energy bills, or excessive dust, leaky ducts might be the culprit. At High Efficiency Energy Solutions, we’ve helped hundreds of Cape Cod residents seal the gaps—literally—and create more comfortable, cost-efficient homes.
We treat your home like it’s our own. Our team of certified professionals will walk you through the process, show you real-time data, and ensure you’re making an investment that pays you back in comfort and savings.
Ducts might be out of sight, but they shouldn’t be out of mind. With Aerosealing, you get a modern solution to an age-old problem—an invisible repair that delivers visible results.
Contact High Efficiency Energy Solutions today and find out how this innovative process can transform your Cape Cod home from leaky to legendary.