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seasanddance
Aug 29, 2007, 10:45 AM
:mad: We had our heat pump replaced and all the ductwork replaced. Before they completed I expressed concern about moisture. There had never been a problem before. After 5 visits we still have condensation on a bedroom duct grill and a bathroom duct grill which is ruining our ceiling. My question is what could be the problem? Flexible ductwork replaced rigid ductwork and a high effieciency unit with an environmental control thermostat. We have heard don't touch the thermostat, it is incorrectly pressurized, and the heat difference from the skylight is causing a problem. So now what??

KC13
Aug 29, 2007, 11:00 AM
Without the benefit of seeing the problem firsthand, it sounds like the duct insulation is insufficient, the ceiling insulation has been displaced, the supply airflow is too low, or a combination of all. Cold surfaces attract moisture; if the surface temperature is lower than the dewpoint of the surrounding air, condensation will occur.