APS Duct Test and Repair Rebate Program

The APS Duct Test and Repair Program* offers rebates up to $250 for APS customers to have a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Contractor test and repair air leaks in their heating/cooling duct system.

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How You Can Benefit
If you are like most homeowners, as long as your cooling and heating system is keeping you comfortable, you usually don't give it much thought. But what you don't see could be costing you a lot of money each year. Most duct systems are installed in attics or building cavities where they are rarely seen or inspected. They may have been poorly sealed when installed, fittings may have come loose, and duct runs may have become disconnected. All of this leads to a lot of lost air - air that you pay to heat and cool.

The results of a recent APS study on duct leakage found:

• As much as 33 percent of a heating/cooling system's airflow could be leaking through the ducts, causing a loss of comfort and cooling capacity.
• The impact is most severe in ducts installed in attics where temperatures can exceed 140 degrees in the summer.
• On average, almost 15 percent of cooling energy is wasted due to duct leakage. While there will always be some duct leakage, homes with properly sealed ducts can often have leakage reduced to 3 to 5 percent.

If your home has ducts located in an attic, crawlspace, or the garage there is a good chance it has some duct leakage. In Arizona's desert climate, about 50 percent of your annual energy bill is typically spent on running your heating and cooling system. Fixing duct leaks could save you more than $200 in your annual energy costs while improving the comfort of your home.

By having a BPI Certified Contractor test your duct system and repair leaks, you'll use energy more efficiently, save money every month, and make your home more comfortable. Using energy more efficiently also reduces greenhouse gases and helps preserve our environment.

*The Duct Test and Repair program is funded by APS customers and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

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