Air ducts and vents are one of those things in life that people take for granted. The population at large broadly has an idea of how they work, but they don’t exactly appreciate the importance they have in keeping homes and buildings temperate and ventilated.
There are two types of duct: supply vents and return vents. These are the foundation of an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Conditioning) system, for heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning or humidity control.
So, what do air ducts do? Supply vents bring things in, and return vents take things out. This can be anything from fresh air to heat, so it’s essential vents are labelled properly to not only keep airflow regulation intact, or gas flow in industrial applications, but also to ensure maintenance workers stay safe.
Find out how to check air ducts and how duct identification labels can help below.
How to Check Air Ducts
Air ducts are important, but they’re not averse to breaking down, forming leaks and requiring repairs.
On average, air ducts should be tested and checked once a year. Ordinarily, a building or home will notice issues with an air duct system due to higher utility bills, more dust and uneven heating or cooling in the property.
During maintenance, a worker will look for tears, maintain duct joints and replace duct tape. However, without knowing which are the supply vents and return vents, it is difficult for maintenance to happen efficiently.
How Duct Identification Labels Can Help
Duct identification labels can help significantly. If ducts aren’t labelled, then it’s going to be nigh-on impossibly to figure out which duct does what.
Is air quality a problem in the building? Then you’re going to have to deal with that duct, not the one dealing with temperature or humidity.
Labels can also assist in locating the position of essential system filters, condensers and other parts of equipment which are important in maintenance and replacement.
It is also dangerous to approach the wrong duct by accident. Approaching a heated air duct without turning it off beforehand, for example, can lead to burns and other injuries.
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