Air Duct Services

24-HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE

NO OVERTIME CHARGES - EVER

LICENSE #401802

SERVING SACRAMENTO SINCE 1981

24/7 Emergency Service Available

Leaky ducts waste energy and make rooms uncomfortable. We find the problems and fix them right.

Duct Inspection & Testing

Sealing & Repair

Replacement When Needed

Licensed Since '81 (#401802)

Are Your Ducts Killing Your Comfort?

That room that's always too hot? That energy bill that doesn't make sense? There's a decent chance your ductwork is the problem—and nobody's looked at it in 30 years.

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Sacramento attics hit 140 degrees in summer. Your ductwork sits up there, baking.Flex duct from the '90s gets brittle. Connections come loose. Insulation falls apart. Ducts get crushed when someone stores boxes up there. And every gap, every hole, every disconnected boot is conditioned air dumping into your attic instead of your rooms.We see it all the time:The hot room mystery: Master bedroom never cools down. System runs fine, rest of the house is comfortable, but that one room stays warm. Nine times out of ten, the duct run to that room is crushed, disconnected, or was undersized from day one.The energy bill creep: Nothing's broken, but your bills keep climbing. Your system runs longer, works harder, and you're paying to air condition your attic because 30% of your airflow is leaking out before it reaches the vents.The "new system didn't fix it" problem: Someone sold you a new AC, but the house still doesn't cool evenly. Because the ducts were the problem all along—and new equipment can't fix bad ductwork.We actually look at your ducts. Not a quick peek at the filter—a real inspection. We check connections, measure airflow, find the leaks, and tell you what it takes to fix them.Sometimes it's sealing a few joints. Sometimes it's replacing a crushed run. Sometimes the whole system needs to go. We'll tell you straight.

Rooms That Won't Cool or Heat

High Energy Bills

Weak Airflow from Vents

Dusty House Despite Filters

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Duct Inspection

We get in the attic, crawlspace, or wherever your ducts run and actually look at them.

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Real inspection means eyes on the ductwork. Not a camera from the vent—actually getting up there and checking.We look for: disconnected sections, crushed flex duct, failed connections at boots and plenums, deteriorated insulation, improper sizing, and anything else that's robbing you of airflow.We also measure. Airflow at each register tells us if you're getting what you should be getting. Big difference between "duct looks okay" and "duct is actually delivering air."When we're done, you know exactly what's wrong and what it takes to fix it.

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Sealing & Repair

We seal leaks, fix connections, and repair damaged sections.

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Most duct problems can be fixed without replacing everything.Sealing: Mastic and proper tape on joints and connections. Not the shiny "duct tape" from the hardware store—that stuff fails in attic heat. Real duct sealant that lasts.Repair: Reconnecting disconnected sections, replacing crushed runs, reattaching boots that have pulled away from drywall.Insulation: R-8 insulation minimum for attic ducts. If yours is falling apart or missing, we fix that.We focus on the problems that actually affect your comfort and efficiency. Not upselling you duct cleaning you don't need.

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Duct Replacement

When repair doesn't make sense, we replace with properly sized, properly installed ductwork.

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Sometimes the ducts are too far gone. Flex duct from the '80s that's falling apart. Undersized runs that were wrong from day one. Systems that have been "repaired" so many times they're more tape than duct.When replacement is the answer, we do it right:Proper sizing based on load calculations—not "same size as before." Rigid duct where it makes sense, quality flex duct properly supported where it doesn't. Sealed connections, proper insulation, clean runs with no kinks or sharp bends.We pull permits when required and make sure it passes inspection.

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Airflow Verification

We test after the work to prove it made a difference.

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We don't just seal things up and call it done. We verify.After repairs or replacement, we measure airflow at the registers again. Compare before and after. Make sure the problem rooms are actually getting air now.We also check static pressure at the equipment. Ductwork that's too restrictive makes your system work harder and die sooner. We make sure we haven't created new problems while fixing old ones.You get a real before-and-after, not just "trust us, it's better."

Actual Inspection

We get in the attic and look. Not a sales pitch—real assessment.

Measurable Results

Airflow testing before and after. We prove the work made a difference.

Fix What's Broken

Sealing, repair, or replacement—whatever actually solves the problem.

40+ Years Experience

We've seen every duct disaster Sacramento has. Nothing surprises us.

How do I know if my ducts are leaking?

Signs include: rooms that are always too hot or cold, excessive dust despite regular cleaning, high energy bills, or weak airflow from certain vents. You might also see visible gaps or disconnected ducts in your attic.

Is duct cleaning worth it?

Depends. If you see visible mold, pest droppings, or significant debris, yes. If a company tells you cleaning is required every year, they're overselling you. We'll inspect your ducts and give you an honest assessment.

How much energy do leaky ducts waste?

Studies show leaky ducts can waste 20-30% of your conditioned air—you're paying to heat and cool your attic. Sealing ducts is one of the best efficiency upgrades you can make.

What's the difference between duct cleaning and duct sealing?

Cleaning removes dust, debris, and contaminants from inside the ducts. Sealing closes up gaps, cracks, and disconnections where air escapes. Different problems, different solutions. You might need one or both.

How long does duct sealing take?

Most homes take 4-8 hours depending on ductwork accessibility and severity of leaks. Attic ducts are easier to access than ducts in walls or crawlspaces.

How long do air ducts last?

Properly installed ductwork can last 20-25 years. But the sealant and tape used at connections degrades faster—10-15 years is common. Ducts in hot attics age faster than those in conditioned spaces.

Ductwork Problems?

We'll find out what's wrong and tell you what it takes to fix it.