Installing Heat And Air Ducts

Install dampers at the registers to adjust airflow.

Installing heat and air ducts.

As the weather gets warmer and the sweating starts many people begin looking for relief from the heat and a way to cool down their home. Install the damper into the duct by drilling a hole into the side of the duct and then screw the damper into place. We can set you up with all the equipment material and supplies needed to install your own heating and air conditioning system including your own ductwork. Adding heat runs in a basement may change the airflow in the ductwork going to other rooms.

Each register should have its own damper that can be accessed for adjustment. If your house does not have ducts consider a ductless mini split ac heat pump system to deliver targeted cool or warm air. Mini split ac does not need ducts so you will be saving 8 000 15 000 by eliminating ductwork. Furnace ducts that deliver hot air in cold months can be used for air conditioning.

If those dampers can t be accessed from below you ll want to install them close enough to the register so that you can reach them through the register opening. Installing a central air system is a great way to beat the heat and ride out the summer. If you re looking to get central air or forced heating at the same time pros often wrap the estimate for this additional work into the whole project. You should have your ducts inspected.

The damper control indicator will show you whether the damper is open or closed. How to install ductwork for central heating and air step 1. You can pick up everything you need here or have us deliver it for you. New ductwork installation costs 1 500 to 7 000 depending on the size of your home.

The takeoff rotates to make it easier to fit the duct into place. Many times modifications are required to accommodate the greater volume of air produced by air conditioning. And we can provide detailed instructions advice and technical support. Map routes for ducts through the house using a central duct with branches off to individual areas.

Put the crimped end in first then put the other end of the duct in. Determine the size of ductwork needed to match the air flow from the unit measured in cubic feet per second.