Aeroseal Duct Sealing Results in Livonia, MI
A Livonia homeowner chose Safety King to evaluate and seal leakage in the home's HVAC duct system using Aeroseal.
This project included preparation of the duct system, leakage testing, and documented supply-side and return-side results.
Preparing the Duct System for Aeroseal
Before duct sealing begins, the condition of the HVAC system needs to be evaluated.
Cleaning may be appropriate when dust or debris would interfere with the planned sealing work or when the duct system otherwise needs to be cleaned.
The system should also be checked for conditions that Aeroseal is not intended to repair, such as:
- Disconnected ductwork
- Crushed or damaged ducts
- Major openings
- Other physical defects requiring repair
Sealing Does Not Replace Necessary Duct Repair
Aeroseal is designed to address many smaller leakage points from inside the duct system, not replace repairs to significantly damaged or disconnected ductwork.
Testing the Livonia Duct System
Duct leakage testing provides a way to measure the condition of the system rather than relying on assumptions.
For this Livonia project, testing documented the system's performance and provided separate results for the supply and return sides.
Supply-Side and Return-Side Aeroseal Results
The project documentation preserved separate results for the two sides of the home's air-distribution system.
Supply-Side Results
The supply side carries conditioned air from the HVAC equipment toward the rooms in the home. The project documentation below shows the recorded supply-side Aeroseal results.
Return-Side Results
The return side carries air from the home back toward the furnace or air handler. The project documentation below shows the recorded return-side Aeroseal results.
Why Separate Supply and Return Results Matter
A home's duct system is not just one continuous air path.
The supply and return sides perform different functions, and leakage can occur on either side.
- Where leakage was measured
- Which side of the system was addressed
- How the system performed after sealing
- Whether additional investigation may be needed
Documenting the two sides separately gives the homeowner more useful information than simply stating that the ducts were sealed.
Is Aeroseal Right for Every Livonia Home?
No.
Aeroseal is most useful when meaningful duct leakage has been identified and the duct system is otherwise suitable for sealing.
Testing and inspection should help determine whether the issue involves:
- Duct leakage
- Physical duct damage
- Airflow or balancing
- HVAC equipment
- A combination of conditions
The appropriate solution depends on what is actually found.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Aeroseal seal both supply and return ducts?
Why test the supply and return sides separately?
Do ducts always need to be cleaned before Aeroseal?
Can Aeroseal repair a disconnected duct?
Need Your Livonia Duct System Evaluated?
Safety King provides duct leakage testing and Aeroseal duct sealing for homes in Livonia and throughout Southeast Michigan. The first step is determining whether meaningful leakage exists and whether Aeroseal is appropriate for the system.