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Home Guides » Government Housing Assistance » Other Government Housing Assistance » How to Repair Holes in HVAC Ducts 1 2 3 Wrap a hole in duct work with metal tape. Heating, ventilation and air air conditioning (HVAC) ducts are generally made of lightweight sheet metal, whether they are the solid or flexible type. A hole in the duct work will cause leakage in the system and lower the efficiency of the unit. The most permanent solution for an HVAC sheet metal hole is to replace the entire section of the duct work. That isn't always possible, however, at any given moment. Wrapping a hole with duct tape is also not practical, as the adhesive on the tape may begin to deteriorate and cause the duct tape to unravel almost immediately. But there is a type of wrap made especially for holes. Sponsored Link Sure Seal Duct Sure Seal Spiral Self Sealing Ductwork and Fittings www.langdonsheetmetal.com Wash the duct area where the hole is using a soapy dishwater solution in a bucket and a rag. You must wash the entire circumference of the duct to be repaired and rinse it thoroughly when finished. Allow the duct to completely dry. No Matches Found. Please try your search again. Pull about 6 inches of Underwriters Laboratory 181 Approved aluminum sealing tape off of the spool. This can be found at home and garden stores, HVAC shops and hardware stores. Then pull the wax paper backing from the tape. Begin taping a few inches above the hole. As you use the original 6 inches, pull,out another 6 inches of tape, remove the waxpaper backing and continue wrapping around the duct. Slightly overlap each edge of the tape with each pass. Related Articles How to Size HVAC Ducts Attaching HVAC Ducts How to Install an HVAC Ducting Collar How to Reduce Resistance in the HVAC Duct System How to Seal HVAC Ductwork How to Replace HVAC Dampers More Articles How to Splice an HVAC Supply Line How to Prepare & Paint Rusting Interior Heating Ducts HVAC Air Duct Principles How to Reseal HVAC Flexible Ducts How to Frame Around HVAC Ducts What Is a Plenum in an HVAC System? Trending in Your Area Is being multilingual important for a Realtor? 58°F San Francisco Sign In Register Search News Sports Business A&E Food Living Travel Columns Cars Jobs Real Estate Find&Save How to Repair Holes in HVAC Ducts by Dale Yalanovsky, Demand Media Sponsored Links Polycarbonate Sheets Info about Polycarbonate More Like This: How to Seal HVAC Ductwork How to Install an HVAC Ducting Collar How to Reduce Resistance in the HVAC Duct System How to Splice an HVAC Supply Line What Is a Plenum in an HVAC System? 0 Tweet Tweet 0 0 Like Like SHARE RSS PRINT EMAIL Home Guides Buying Real Estate Construction & Remodeling Design Foreclosures Government Housing Assistance Home Decoration & Design Indoors Insurance & Inspections More »

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Home Guides  » Government Housing Assistance  » Other Government Housing Assistance  » How to Repair Holes in HVAC Ducts

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Wrap a hole in duct work with metal tape.

Heating, ventilation and air air conditioning (HVAC) ducts are generally

made of lightweight sheet metal, whether they are the solid or flexible type.

A hole in the duct work will cause leakage in the system and lower the

efficiency of the unit. The most permanent solution for an HVAC sheet

metal hole is to replace the entire section of the duct work. That isn't always

possible, however, at any given moment. Wrapping a hole with duct tape is

also not practical, as the adhesive on the tape may begin to deteriorate and

cause the duct tape to unravel almost immediately. But there is a type of

wrap made especially for holes.

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Wash the duct area where the hole is using a soapy dishwater solution

in a bucket and a rag. You must wash the entire circumference of the

duct to be repaired and rinse it thoroughly when finished. Allow the duct to

completely dry.

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Pull about 6 inches of Underwriters Laboratory 181 Approved

aluminum sealing tape off of the spool. This can be found at home and

garden stores, HVAC shops and hardware stores. Then pull the wax paper

backing from the tape.

Begin taping a few inches above the hole. As you use the original 6

inches, pull,out another 6 inches of tape, remove the wax­paper

backing and continue wrapping around the duct. Slightly overlap each edge

of the tape with each pass.

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Make at least three passes over the hole as you wrap the duct. This

will overlap each edge one time. Press the tape down firmly with a

putty knife, after each pass, to ensure a solid, air­tight seal.

Cut the tape when the hole is wrapped using a pair of scissors. Dispose

of the wax­paper backing when finished.

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Things You Will Need

Aluminum tape, Underwriters Laboratories 181 Approved

Putty knife

Mastic

Soapy dishwater solution

Bucket

Rag

Clean water

Scissors

Sheet metal patch

Self­tapping sheet metal screws

Drill with appropriate driver bit

Sheet metal shears

Tip

There are several widths of tape to choose from. Two­inch, 3­inch and 4­

inch widths are common. Choose the width that easily covers the hole with

one pass.

A thin sheet metal patch can also be cut to fit the hole with sheet metal

shears. The patch is screwed into place with self­tapping sheet metal screws,

and then mastic is applied along the edges to ensure an airtight seal.

For smaller holes, apply mastic like caulk. Push some mastic directly into

the hole for a quick and easy seal.

Warning

Sheet metal edges are sharp. When handling sheet metal, always wear

leather palm gloves.

References

Hipps Help: How To Repair HVAC Ducts

Center for ReSource Conservation: The Skinny­­Duct Sealing

Resources

Eternabond: Ductwork Repairs

About the Author

Dale Yalanovsky has been writing professionally since 1978.

He has been published in "Woman's Day," "New Home

Journal" and on many do­it­yourself websites. He specializes in

do­it­yourself projects, household and auto maintenance and

property management. Yalanovsky also writes a bimonthly column that

provides home improvement advice.

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