There are four main steps in installing a central air conditioning duct in the house. First, you have to plan the layout. Then you will need to prepare the ducts. Third, you have to determine the type of duct material that you will use in your central air conditioning system. And lastly, you need to install the ducts in the house.
The first step of the process involves planning the destination of the vents, which are the ducts’ endpoint in every room of the house, so that they are in a reasonable location in each room. This means that the vents should be placed on the wall or the ceiling floor to achieve the most efficient cooling system.
The following step involves creating a path for the ducts and the vents (if it so happens that your house was not built with any of those) that will go through the walls and ceiling of your house. If you already have a path, then you must make sure that it is not clogged or blocked by any objects inside. On the other hand, if it will be the first time that your house gets a ductwork, you should consult the local codes and regulations regarding opening walls and ceilings to avoid unnecessary problems with the local housing authorities.
Going to the third step, in choosing the appropriate materials for your central air conditioning duct, the most common material is aluminum because of its light weight and thin structure. Its build makes it safe to install inside walls and ceilings because you will not have to fear that the material will cause the foundations of your house to cave. But if you do not want aluminum as material, you can also use galvanized steel or flexible plastic.
As for the last step, do not think that installing the ducts is a project that you can do yourself. If you’re not an expert carpenter, it might cost you more if you insist on doing it on your own. This is because installing the ducts will involve taking down walls and ceilings so you might need to hire a contractor to help you do the job. In hiring a contractor, Make sure that he is reliable and dependable because he will be the one to determine the most efficient route for the entire system.
Follow these four steps and you will definitely have the most efficient central air conditioning ducts inside your house.