Duct sealing
Sealing the ductwork for your home's central heating system can reduce system heat losses by as much as 30%.
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Columbia River PUD’s furnace duct sealing program provides consultation, quality assurance and financial assistance to PUD customers. The program aims to maximize the efficient use of electricty and can improve indoor air quality.
Eligible customers
To qualify for the duct sealing program, Columbia River PUD must be your electric service provider and you must heat your home with a forced air electric furnace or heat pump system. Your home may be a site-built dwelling or a manufactured home. A Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Certified Residential Air Distribution Systems Technician must complete the work.
About performance testing
Performance testing is a procedure that ensures the integrity of your duct system. Your duct system will be tested, sealed and retested to ensure that a qualifying level of leakage reduction is achieved. This process will help lower your heating and cooling costs while improving your home’s comfort and safety.
Incentives
Quality Assurance - PTCS Certified Technicians will use diagnostic testing methods to ensure quality results. PTCS technicians have been trained to identify duct system problems and ways to fix them.
Rebates - We offer a $300 rebate to customers who have their duct systems sealed and certified by a PTCS Certified Technician. Oregon tax credits may also be available; visit www.oregon.gov/energy or call (800) 221-8035 for details.
Expert help available
Our Energy Experts can help you determine whether your home is a good candidate for the duct sealing program. They also also offer a wide variety of other products and services designed to help you use energy wisely. Contact them for more information about any of our energy saving programs:
Columbia River PUD Energy Experts
PO Box 1193, St. Helens, OR 97051
64001 Columbia River Hwy, Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 366-5470