Grand Rapids/Zeeland based Schaafsma Heating & Cooling,
has announced the use of Aeroseal technology to seal air duct leaks, saving
consumers an estimated 25 to 40 percent in utility bills.
The new technology allows Schaafsma Heating & Cooling technicians
to quickly pinpoint and seal air duct leaks, providing customers inexpensive
repair that means better air quality, increased room comfort, considerable
energy savings, and longer HVAC system life, according to Kevin Walsh.
Schaafsma Heating & Cooling, a certified Aeroseal
contractor, is the first to stress the sealing technology locally. The Aeroseal
process works by isolating leaks in the air duct system and sealing them
through the computer-controlled injection of safe aerosol particles.
The technology was developed at U.C. Berkeley in 1994 with
funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of
Energy, and others.
Aeroseal was selected as Popular Mechanic's Invention of the
Year in 1996 and was named to DOE's "Top 100 Inventions" of the last
23 years. "This is cutting-edge
technology," says Kevin Walsh, President of Schaafsma Heating &
Cooling, which has served the Greater Grand Rapids Area area for more than 109 years.
"Aeroseal is a cost-effective way to address problems in the duct system
that has been overlooked in the past, ensuring that system operation is highly
efficient." Duct sealing also
protects against harmful infiltration of unconditioned air from attic or crawl
spaces, and carbon monoxide backdraft. The air purification is an added benefit
for allergy sufferers. In addition, many utility companies are advising
customers that have high bill complaints to have their duct systems checked.
About Schaafsma Heating & Cooling
For 109 years, Schaafsma Heating & Cooling has served
Greater Grand Rapids customers with trained and certified technicians,
professional salesmen, and fair pricing. Schaafsma Heating & Cooling specializes
in residential and light commercial HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication, duct
cleaning and preventive maintenance programs.
