Installing a new, high-efficiency HVAC system without addressing the ductwork is like putting bald tires on a Ferrari. It will function, but not at full capacity. Ducts play a crucial role but are often overlooked — for two reasons. One is that consumers are unware of the state of their ductwork because they can’t see it. The other is that, at the same time, HVAC contractors are often hesitant to discuss the topic because it adds to the cost of a project and could jeopardize a sale.
Chuck Morales, instructor at Go Time Success Group, said that’s a mistake for many reasons. Yes, Morales said, ductwork solutions are expensive, because contractors often need to tear up walls to reach the ducts. But they are relatively simple once an HVAC contractor gains access. The difference proper ductwork can make is tremendous.