How to Replace Noisy Ductwork

Ductwork is used in every home and office building to deliver heated or cooled air to the structure. If you have noisy ductwork in your building or home, you can replace it. Over time, the ductwork can become worn or beaten. This will loosen the ductwork and make it noisy when air is moving through it. You don’t have to be a ductwork professional to replace noisy ductwork. You can do it yourself with little hassle.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Tape measure
• Sheet metal
• Sheers
• Pipe crimper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Find the connection seams on both sides of the ductwork that is noisy. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws holding the ductwork in place.

   • 2

     Pull the ductwork from the connection and use a tape measure to measure the diameter and the length of the piece you want to replace.

   • 3

     Cut a piece of ductwork for replacement with sheers. Crimp the replacement piece with a pipe crimper on both ends.

   • 4

     Slide your new piece of ductwork into place and replace the screws holding it into place.