What we did
This duct relocation project in Lexington started with a look at how the existing ductwork was laid out. Before moving anything, we assessed the current runs and worked out the best route for air to travel, so the change would actually help the system rather than just shifting the problem somewhere else.
Once we had a plan, we repositioned the ducts along that route. Relocating ductwork this way gives the HVAC system a more direct path to deliver air, and it improved the performance of the system overall. Equipment can only move air as well as the ducts allow, so the layout deserves as much thought as the unit.
Comfort and energy use both depend on airflow. When ducts take a long or awkward route, the system runs longer to reach the same temperature, which shows up on the utility bill during Kentucky summers and winters alike. Rerouting ducts is not the most visible kind of HVAC work, but it is often one of the more practical ones. If parts of your space never seem to get enough air, a look at the duct layout is a reasonable place to start.
