"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Do Your Ducts Have Condensation? Adam Kem, Owner Official Heating & Cooling With this heat wave we have received numerous calls regarding con- densation on the ducts. The location of the ducts in many cases will dictate the solution. As an example, if your ducts are in an attic you must have them properly insulated. But the vast majority of homes will have the ducts in the basement or crawl space. The main culprit for duct condensation is humidity. When the temps are in the 90° F range that also means the humidity level is very high. When the warmer humid basement air comes in contact with the much colder plenum on the furnace the net result is sweating and dripping from the sheet metal. The easiest resolution is to put a commercial grade dehumidifier in the basement and set it to 50% humidity. This product will solve the con- densation problem and also improve the comfort level in the entire basement. A 50% humidity level will also prevent mold and mildew growth in your basement. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com Poor airflow? Aeroseal is the answer! Air leaks from gaps in ductwork reduce airfiow to your rooms BEFORE AFTER Leaks sealed from the inside providing maximum airflow E efficient operation. Call for a FREE evaluation! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY ALTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time A Honoree Sunso the eperts "Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Do Your Ducts Have Condensation? Adam Kem, Owner Official Heating & Cooling With this heat wave we have received numerous calls regarding con- densation on the ducts. The location of the ducts in many cases will dictate the solution. As an example, if your ducts are in an attic you must have them properly insulated. But the vast majority of homes will have the ducts in the basement or crawl space. The main culprit for duct condensation is humidity. When the temps are in the 90° F range that also means the humidity level is very high. When the warmer humid basement air comes in contact with the much colder plenum on the furnace the net result is sweating and dripping from the sheet metal. The easiest resolution is to put a commercial grade dehumidifier in the basement and set it to 50% humidity. This product will solve the con- densation problem and also improve the comfort level in the entire basement. A 50% humidity level will also prevent mold and mildew growth in your basement. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com Poor airflow? Aeroseal is the answer! Air leaks from gaps in ductwork reduce airfiow to your rooms BEFORE AFTER Leaks sealed from the inside providing maximum airflow E efficient operation. Call for a FREE evaluation! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY ALTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time A Honoree Sunso the eperts