A subject that is sure to get some hearty debate going is whether ducts inside a conditioned space should be sealed or not. What is your opinion on this sticking point of energy efficiency?
Aeroseal has introduced HomeSeal PRO, designed with wireless technology and new remote management capabilities, which the company said can significantly increase residential duct sealing productivity and profitability.
As home-performance contracting continues to gain traction in the U.S., many HVAC professionals are taking a whole-house approach instead of simply fixing immediate HVAC problems.
Aeroseal LLC, the owner and licensee of Aeroseal duct sealing technology, announced that it has acquired Comfort Institute (CI), a leading provider of home performance equipment and training for the HVAC industry.
HomeSeal is a new system from Aeroseal maximized specifically to make residential duct sealing simple. All components of the duct sealing equipment are integrated into one portable box with wheels and telescopic handle.
HomeSeal is the new faster, easier, more affordable duct sealing equipment from Aeroseal. Awarded “2013 Best of Show” for its value to HVAC contractors, HomeSeal integrates the entire duct sealing assembly into a single portable unit.
In most homes, ductwork carries conditioned air from the HVAC units throughout the house. But with as much as 40 percent of that air leaking out before it ever reaches the vent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it seems there is still room for improvement in most customers’ homes. Enter the HVAC technician.
The average home’s ductwork leaks 30 percent or more. And while some model building codes now require duct-leakage testing and sealing, there is still a significant amount of work to be done — and a significant amount of energy to be saved.
Aeroseal announced that it has been approved by Home Innovations Labs as a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) product. Homebuilders looking to receive NGBS certification may now use Aeroseal to fulfill the standard’s mandatory requirements for HVAC duct sealing.