In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the summers are warm and humid while the winters are freezing cold, snowy and windy.
It’s partly cloud just about year round.
A powerful heating system is a necessity and centralized cooling is a welcome relief. My house in Minneapolis is outfitted with a natural gas furnace and air conditioner that utilize ductwork to move the heated or cooled air into and out of the various rooms. The ductwork is essential to comfort nearly every single day. Although this complex network of pipes is concealed behind walls and ceilings, I never forget about it. I make sure to schedule ductwork testing from a licensed Minneapolis HVAC contractor every couple of years. The technician checks for airleaks or a any buildup of debris that might diminish efficiency and add to wear and tear of the system. If conditioned air is allowed to escape by way of small holes or separations at the seams, the furnace and air conditioner need to run longer and work harder to achieve ideal temperature. This results in greater energy consumption, higher monthly bills and greater chance of needing an expensive repair. If contaminants such as dust, pollen, dander and bacteria is allowed to accumulate within the pipes, they restrict airflow. Once again, this adds to heating and cooling unit workload. Plus, pollutants such as mold spores can become airborne and get spread throughout the home. Poor air quality is often responsible for headaches, insomnia, coughs, sneezing, congestion, respiratory infection and aggravated symptoms of allergies and asthma. Take good care of the ductwork provides all sorts of benefits.