Why Is My Ductwork Making Banging Noises?

Have you ever gone to adjust the temperature of your Milwaukee home, and instead of quiet comfort, you’re met with loud clunking sounds echoing through your ducts? It’s unsettling. Isn’t it?

It’s like the walls themselves are protesting the change, but this isn’t just a quirky feature of your house. It’s a sign that your ductwork needs attention.

Why Does My Ductwork Bang?

Think of your ductwork as a series of breathing passages for your home. Just like your lungs, these passages need to be the right size and shape to transport air efficiently.

If ducts are incorrectly sized—too big or too small—they can flex under the pressure of the air moving through them, causing that alarming banging sound. Recognizing these symptoms early, much like a timely health check-up, can save on your home’s wear and tear. Our expert technicians can be your duct doctors and diagnose and adjust the ‘blood pressure’ of your HVAC system, ensuring optimal performance, comfort, and quiet in your home.

The Importance of Proper Duct Sizing

When your ducts are improperly sized, they aren’t just noisy; they stress your entire HVAC system. If the ducts are too small, air is forced through at a higher pressure, which requires your system to work harder.

On the flip side, if ducts are too large it causes reduced air velocity. This means your system will cycle on more frequently to maintain the desired temperature.

The Hidden Costs of Improper Duct Sizing

When your HVAC system works harder to compensate for improper duct sizing, it leads to more than just higher utility bills. This continuous strain accelerates wear and tear on components like compressors and motors. This shortens the lifespan of your system requiring more frequent repairs and replacement.

Furthermore, incorrect duct sizing can cause uneven heating and cooling, leaving some rooms uncomfortably hot or cold, and contribute to disruptive noises such as whistling and humming.

Capital Can Help

At Capital, we want to ensure that your home is running at optimal performance and feels comfortable by properly sizing your ductwork.

With our ductwork checkups, we can diagnose and correct issues with your ducts before they turn into bigger problems. This helps prevent disturbing duct noises and improves the efficiency and health of your HVAC system.

So don’t let your system stress you out. Let us take care of it, so you can live comfortably and noise-free. Reach out to us today!