Leaky, undersized, or dirty ducts can quietly waste 20-30% of the air your AC produces. Sage inspects, repairs, seals, and replaces ductwork — and yes, we clean them when they actually need it.
Book ServiceMost SWFL homes have flex duct running through unconditioned attic space — which means heat, rodents, and time take their toll. We inspect for leaks, crushed sections, disconnected runs, and improper sizing. We seal joints with mastic (not just tape), replace damaged sections, and clean when there's a real reason to (post-renovation, mold, recent rodent activity). What we don't do is push annual duct cleaning that doesn't help.
Crushed flex, disconnected runs, or undersized takeoffs. Common in older SWFL homes.
Microbial growth in ductwork — needs investigation and likely cleaning + UV light.
Rats and squirrels chew through flex duct insulation and even the inner liner. Visible holes = significant air loss.
Often a ductwork issue — leaks pulling attic dust into supply air.
Ductwork sizing or balancing problem. We can rebalance with dampers or modify trunk lines.
Worth having ducts inspected. We've found everything from dead animals to ducts dumping conditioned air directly into the attic.
Tech enters the attic and inspects all visible ductwork — checks for damage, disconnects, leaks, and rodent activity.
For suspected major leaks, we can pressurize the system to measure total leakage.
Sealing with mastic, replacing damaged flex sections, adding dampers for balancing, or full replacement when needed.
If inspection reveals actual contamination, we clean with professional equipment. We won't push this if it's not warranted.
Honestly? Not as often as some companies will tell you. After a major renovation, after rodent activity, after flooding/storm damage, or if you've moved into an older home — yes. Otherwise, every 5-10 years at most.
Partial repairs run $300-$1,500. Full duct replacement for a typical SWFL home runs $3,500-$8,000 depending on size and complexity.
Yes — if you have significant leaks. Studies show 20-30% air loss is common in older ductwork. Sealing usually pays back in 2-3 years.
You can vacuum out registers and accessible runs. Full duct cleaning requires specialized equipment to dislodge debris from the entire system.
If you have visible mold, recent construction debris, or rodent contamination, yes. If your ducts are clean but you have allergies, focus on filtration upgrades instead.
Yes — but first we make sure the rodents are gone (we don't do pest control, but we'll point you to who does). Then we replace the damaged flex sections.
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