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Last winter a family in Portage Park called us cause half there house was freezing while the other half was fine. Turns out their ductwork in the crawlspace was disconnected. Been leaking air into nothing for who knows how long.
Ductwork installation and repair is what gets heated and cooled air to your rooms. Leaky, damaged, or undersized ducts waste energy and create uncomfortable rooms. We've seen this problem a lot in older Chicago homes—Jefferson Park, Irving Park, North Center. We design, install, repair, and seal duct systems.
The average duct system loses 20-30% of conditioned air through leaks. We've seen this in homes all across Edgewater, Rogers Park, and the northwest side. These hidden problems waste money and create comfort issues that a lot of homeowners don't even realize are happening.
Gaps at joints, disconnected sections, and holes waste conditioned air. Your HVAC works harder while some rooms never get comfortable. Seen this a lot in Andersonville homes.
Uninsulated ducts in attics or crawlspaces gain/lose heat before air reaches your rooms. Especialy problematic in Chicago extremes—winter or summer.
Ducts too small for your equipment restrict airflow. System struggles to deliver enough air, causing noise and efficency problems. Common in older Bridgeport and Pilsen homes.
Years of dust, debris, and biological growth reduce airflow and air quality. Ocasional cleaning is appropriate for heavily contaminated systems.
Long runs, too many bends, or imbalanced branches mean some rooms get too much air while others get too little. We see this all the time in Hyde Park and Wicker Park renovations.
Flexible ductwork that's kinked, compressed, or laid against insulation severely restricts airflow. Happened a lot in attic conversions.
From complete new installations to targeted repairs, we handle all ductwork needs. Homeowners in Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park been calling us for years.
Complete duct system design and installation for new construction or homes adding central HVAC. Properly sized for your equipment and home layout. Done a lot of these in Old Town and Logan Square.
$$$ typical
Professional sealing of leaks using mastic and metal tape. One of the highest-ROI improvments you can make. Reduces losses by 90%+. This is probably the best bang for your buck.
$$ typical
Adding runs for room additions, relocating ducts for renovations, or improving airflow to problem rooms. We do a lot of this work in Humboldt Park and Bucktown.
$$–$$$ per run
Adding insulation to ducts in unconditioned spaces like attics and crawlspaces. Prevents heat loss/gain and condensation. Especialy important for Chicago winters.
$$–$$$ depending on scope
Signs include: rooms that are always hot or cold, high energy bills, excessive dust, visible damage, or a system that runs constantly but never satisfys. We get calls like this all the time from folks in Ukrainian Village and West Town. We can test your ducts and show you exactly what's going on.
New installation typically takes 1-3 days depending on home size. Repairs and sealing are often completed in one day. Older homes with more complicated layouts might take a bit longer.
Only if there's visible contamination, mold growth, or actual obstruction. Routine cleaning isn't necessary for most homes. A lot of companies try to upsell duct cleaning but we can assess whether your ducts actually need it before recommending anything.
Get a free ductwork assessment. We'll identify problems and recommend the most cost-effective solutions. Homeowners across Sauganash, Edison Park, and all over Chicago trust us with their ductwork.