Questions; how long before the sealing/coating starts to disintegrate and break away and possibly contaminating the Air Handler... does it work on 'flex' duct? Also, being your only sealing the 'supply' ducts, what about leaking returns... as a leaking return in the attic will suck-in hot attic air making the AC system works harder and be inefficient.
Hello Ray, Our product comes with a 10 year manufacturer's warranty, but has been stress tested to last 40+ years! Yes, Aeroseal works with any duct work that can be pressurized. We seal both the supply and returns!
My apartment is getting second hand smoke from my HVAC vents. It seems there are some leakages in the ducts that lets the smoke from upstairs come in. Would this work for urban apartments?
Secondhand smoke can move through various different paths or, depending on the set up of the system, can be actively circulated via the HVAC system. However, if the problem is occurring because secondhand smoke is moving in and out through the ducts themselves, then absolutely. The Aeroseal sealant would seal those ducts and significantly reduce the secondhand smoke from moving throughout the apartment.
@@aeroseal Thank you for the reply. How can one tell the difference? What kind of tests need to be done to understand the difference? We have only 2 shared vents in the building (kitchen and bathroom) and 6 others are only supposed to be connected to my HVAC but still release smoke.
The landlord or apartment owners should have a good idea of how the HVAC is setup. If they confirm that the units are completely separated, yet the smell of smoke is more strongly circulated when the HVAC is running, it's more likely that it's leaking in through the leaky ductwork. However, the best way to find out one way or the other is to get a professional in there who can do their own tests to confirm.
@@aeroseal I own the place and was told the units are separated by our local handyman of the condo. I don't know anything about HVACs. Would any HVAC expert be able to do the aero sealing? Also, they would only have access to my apartment so would that be enough for them to seal my ducts? If I am able to go this route, then I would be fine with sealing the common ducts permanently to avoid this issue because I'm assuming common ducts cannot get sealed? Also, most Aeroseal companies are refusing to work on/in apartments in DC. Any leads on that would be great!
The sealant stays tacky/malleable to keep it from cracking or breaking overtime. Once the sealing is done it can be considered "dried". I hope that clears up a bit of the confusion.
The prices varies based on the size of the home, type of duct work, amount of leakage, and your local partner. The best way to get an accurate quote is with our free quote form! aeroseal.com/get-a-free-quote/
Partnership in this case. Aeroseal makes a significant difference in air quality and overall quality of life for many homeowners, so "Ask This Old House" wanted to show it as an option to those would benefit from it (which is nearly everyone).
@@aeroseal thanks for responding. Can you describe how the partnership worked? I suppose any business deal (like an ad placement) could be described as a partnership. Did you guys pay them money (or other in kind contribution) to be featured on the show?
