Duct Leakage Testing Duct-Blaster Verification for Residential Projects
Tacoma Energy provides duct-leakage testing to measure air loss through HVAC distribution systems, document compliance, and help builders verify that installed ductwork meets applicable project and program requirements.
Measured Leakage
Calibrated testing measures air escaping through duct connections, seams, boots, plenums, and other parts of the distribution system.
Compliance Verification
Results can support energy-code requirements, ERI programs, certifications, builder standards, and final project documentation.
System Performance
Reduced duct leakage helps deliver conditioned air where it is intended and supports more predictable HVAC operation.
The Potential Cost of Uncontrolled Air Loss
The figures below preserve the examples previously presented on this page while organizing them into a clearer, more useful format.
Illustrative Leakage-Volume Example
One day of illustrative leakage equals the indoor air volume of a typical 2,000-square-foot home more than 13 times.
Visual comparison assumes a 2,000-square-foot conditioned home with uniform 8-foot ceilings. It compares total volume only and does not represent the measured air-change rate of a specific home.
These values represent the original page’s example calculation using 10% duct leakage. Actual leakage and energy impact vary by home, system, operating conditions, climate, and construction quality.
Testing Applications
Testing scope and timing are coordinated around the construction stage and applicable project requirements.
Coordinated Testing Process
Tacoma Energy coordinates scheduling, field testing, measured results, and final documentation through one accountable workflow.