Could AeroSeal Duct Sealing save you from allergies?

By Andy Rodenhiser, Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning

As a homeowner, duct sealing is one of the most beneficial investments that you can make. Besides being an obvious energy and money saver, duct sealing can also make your home much more comfortable and safer. Something you may not know is that duct sealing can greatly reduce allergens in your home. Spring is here – will your home be allergen free?
How's your air?
Does your home have excessive dust or odor issues? Do you notice anything strange about the quality of air inside your home? These may be warning signs that your home has air quality problems due to a leaky duct system. For some reason, when we think about air duct problems, we tend to focus on the fact that air is escaping our home. What homeowners neglect to think about is the fact that this issue is a two way street. If air is escaping your home through a faulty duct system, bad air is also coming into your home through the same system.
Ductwork runs throughout your entire home, including dusty spaces such as attics, basements, crawlspaces and garages. When you have a system with leaks, holes, and cracks, untreated and unclean air is pulled into your duct system from these areas and enters your central heating and cooling system. Once in your main system, this contaminated air is distributed throughout your home's living areas. When this happens, existing asthma and allergy problems are made much worse.
Allergens
During the spring, allergens such as pollen, mold, and pet dander can also be pulled into your duct system and into your home if you have leaks or holes. If you plan to escape from your terrible allergy symptoms by staying indoors, you may be out of luck. With a damaged duct system, your allergy symptoms inside may be as irritating as they are outside. This isn't good for anyone – allergy medicine can cost a pretty penny these days!
The solution
AeroSeal duct sealing's aerosolized particles completely seal all holes, cracks, and leaks in duct systems and can reduce leakage by up to 90%. When your duct system is completely sealed, allergens, contaminated air, and dust cannot be pulled into your duct system and circulated around your home. The polymer sealing material used in AeroSeal duct sealing remains rubbery and crack free, which provides your duct work with the best protection possible. When it comes to your duct system, AeroSeal duct sealing is the most advanced and up-to-date option available.