If you have central air conditioning, there is a system of ducts running through your house that transport the air to all the rooms in your home. Having leaky ducts can greatly increase the cost of running the system and make it less efficient.
The most likely location for leaks are where the pressure is highest, such as near the unit itself.
Any cracks or holes should be patched as soon as possible, and special attention should be given to seams, since these could be a source of leakage.
Even though you might think that leaks from the ducts will allow the air to escape into your home, it will affect the overall efficiency of your system. It is also possible that it will release conditioned air in your attic or other areas and pull air from those areas into your system. There could also be odors or dust pulled in from other areas of the house.
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