It’s been about fifty years since new homes started to be routinely built with ductwork for the newly popular central air conditioners, and of course, places like Florida were some of the quickest to adopt this system so that Floridians could escape the heat.
This means that in many middle-aged houses, the ductwork is quite old, and nothing lasts forever. Even in newer homes, damage to ductwork can occur. But often the ducts themselves are tucked out of sight—between walls, above ceilings—and the damage might not be visible. How can you tell when your AC ductwork needs to be repaired? Here are 7 telltale signs that it’s time for a professional to take a look at your ducts.