Duct Sealing for Homes

Get up to a $400 Rebate

Did you know that up to 20% of the heated or cooled air in your home may be wasted by leaky ducts? That means you could be paying to heat an attic crawl space instead of your living room. Properly sealed and installed ductwork can make your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system more efficient and your home more comfortable. When you test and seal your HVAC ducts, you may qualify for a rebate of up to $400 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

Stop Wasting Money

When you seal the ducts in your home you can:

  • Save up to $740 over the product’s estimated 18 year lifetime*
  • Save up to 169 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year*
  • Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

*Savings based on conservative estimates for the Fresno area.

How to Get Your Rebate

  • Review the Duct Sealing Rebate Requirements and Conditions to make sure you qualify for this rebate.
  • All duct sealing work and testing must be completed by a qualified C-20 contractor. Call Duct Test and Seal Clearing House at 1-866-875-5557 to locate a contractor that is eligible to participate in PG&E's rebate programs

    PG&E uses three consulting companies to ensure participating HVAC contractors are trained and qualified to participate in the PG&E Duct Test and Seal Program.
  • Make sure you purchase and install qualifying duct sealing products. The table below can help you and your contractor determine which rebate you qualify for and your contractor can advise you on which duct sealing product and service is best suited for your home
Tier LevelDuct SealingIncentive
Tier 1AExisting central air conditioning duct systems; all Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) levels Maximum of $200*
Tier 1BNew air conditioning equipment installations where the SEER is less than or equal to 13Maximum of $200*
IncentiveNew Air ConditioningIncentive
Tier 2New air conditioning equipment installation (including duct sealing) that meets the following criteria:

Split Systems - 14 SEER/12 Energy Efficiency Ratio and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 8.5

Package Units - 14 SEER/11 EER and HSPF 8.0		Maximum of $400*
*Incentive amount paid will not exceed the actual cost of duct sealing work.
  • Have the new products installed and make sure your contractor performs a comprehensive duct sealing test. This test includes an analysis to determine the level of leakage or need for other repairs in your system
  • Have your contractor fill out their CF-6R form after the work has been completed. This form is your rebate application, and your contractor will work with Enalysis and PG&E to process your rebate
  • Allow 6 to 8 weeks for rebate payment

Buyer's Tips

Make sure to have ducts tested whenever a new HVAC system is installed and during your annual service. If the existing duct system is leaky and inefficient, a qualified contractor should seal it.

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