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Illustration of a home duct system with highlighted leaks sealed with mastic, with arrows showing air escaping into an attic and a checklist of questions for duct sealing quotes

Duct sealing: when it pays back, and how to avoid bad quotes

Learn what duct sealing fixes, what it costs, and the questions that separate real work from spray-and-pray.

Rachel | HEO TeamDec 14, 2025Updated Dec 14, 202512 min read
duct sealing
hvac
heating
cooling
comfort
payback
Split illustration comparing attic insulation and air sealing on the left versus a heat pump outdoor unit on the right, with a scale showing cost and comfort gains

Insulation before a heat pump: how to decide with your own numbers

Compare attic insulation, air sealing, and a heat pump using your rates and comfort goals so you spend on what moves the needle.

Rachel | HEO TeamDec 14, 2025Updated Dec 14, 20259 min read
insulation
air sealing
heat pump
hvac
upgrade order
payback