Duct Work

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Is Duct Cleaning Worth It?

Protect your air quality with an annual checkup.

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Cleaning a Bathroom Vent Fan

Protect your home's air quality.

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How to Install a Return Air Duct

Get your ducts in a row.

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Maintenance Checklist for Furnace Ductwork

Annual checkups can help you control your energy bills.

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How to Get Certified as an HVAC Professional

Keep your cool and heat up your career at the same time.

A man looks at ductwork in a ceiling.
How to Interpret Duct Noises

Duct noises include rattling, hissing, huffing, and puffing.

Ductwork in the walls.
Best Tools for Cutting Ductwork

Having the right tools for a DIY job increases their chances for a successful repair.

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4 Good Alternatives to Fiberglass Duct Insulation

Fiberglass isn't your only option in insulation.

Sealing a crack in ducting in an attic.
How to Identify Ductwork Problems

Telltale signs that something is wrong with ducting include higher than normal energy bill.

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Home Ducting Options

Ductwork comes in many materials, shapes, and sizes. Choose the right style for your home.

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How to Eliminate Mice From Your Home's Ductwork

Mice in your home's ventilation system can be a serious health hazard.

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How to Maintain Your Return Air Vent

Keep your air quality high with regular maintenance.

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How to Insulate Sheet Metal Duct Work

Wrapping duct work provides better energy efficiency.

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Choosing the Best Insulating Duct Materials for Your Air Ducts

Each product brings some pros and cons of efficient airflow.

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How to Place a Wall Air Vent

When calculating where to place a wall air vent, consider nearby rooms and electrical wiring.

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How to Improve Air Flow in Your Flexible Ductwork

Flexible ductwork is vital to the overall HVAC system.

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How to Install a Heating Vent

A heating vent is an appliance that allows hot air to escape or enter a room.

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Air Duct Cleaning

Is it necessary, recommended, or unsafe to clean your air ducts?

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HVAC Hacks: Energy-Saving Improvements You Can Make Yourself

Even a beginning DIYer can make these HVAC repairs.

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How to Block Unwanted Air from a Heating Vent

Drafts from your vent or just too much air can cause discomfort.

Kitchen with an exhaust fan.
5 Common Kitchen Exhaust Fan Problems

You don't often realize how important your kitchen exhaust is until it breaks down.

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Cleaning Your Ductwork Yourself

Ditch the dust and debris.

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Unresolved Issues in Air Duct Cleaning

Does duct cleaning prevent health problems?

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Repairing an Automatic Kitchen Exhaust Fan Cover

Long live your grease sucker with the proper maintenance.

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Duct Work and Ventilation Q and A

Installing or repairing duct work brings up questions.

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How to Install a Dryer Vent Duct

A dryer vent duct is an essential component of a dryer for several reasons.

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Cleaning Out a Ceiling Kitchen Exhaust Fan

Don't let yourself get exhausted, it's an easy DIY.

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Insulating a Heating Vent

Insulation helps you keep your cool—and heat.

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What class or category is a B vent pipe?

A B vent pipe does not actually belong to any particular class or a specific category.

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2 Places Not to Install a Cold Air Return

When it comes to installing a cold air return there are a few things that you need to consider.

An over the range microwave.
How to Reseal the Over the Range Microwave Ductwork

Over the range microwaves usually have a fan.

Maintenance Checklist for Air Conditioning Ductwork

Maintaining your A/C ductwork is a vital part of HVAC maintenance.

Duct Cleaning and Indoor Air Quality

Duct cleaning is finding its way onto the maintenance schedules of many homeowners.

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Repairing Heating and Cooling Ducts

Poorly sealed ducts can be a big energy drain.

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3 Top Problems Sealing Air Conditioning Ductwork with Duct Tape

Whenever you are working with air conditioning ductwork duct tape is not the right product to use.

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How to Replace a Heating Vent Cover

Replacing a heating vent cover is a simple project that you can do.

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How to Perform Air Duct Repair Yourself

Efficient ducts keep energy costs low.

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Installing Outdoor Furnace Ducts

Installing the furnace ducts into your home from an outdoor wood furnace is not too hard.

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HVAC Duct Cleaning: Does It Prevent Health Problems?

Does having your ducts cleaned really have health benefits?

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Can a B vent pipe terminate horizontally?

No, a B vent pipe cannot be terminated horizontally.

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How to Fix a Leaking Air Duct

Air duct leaks are undesirable to homeowners because they cause temperature issues, and waste money.

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3 Reasons to Decrease Duct Size in Furnace Ductwork

Furnace ductwork can come in many sizes, and choosing the correct size is important.