How Regina is built
- Before 1961 22%
- 1961–1990 48%
- 1991–2000 6%
- 2001 or later 24%
Who needs it in Regina
In the Regina area, 76% of households heat mainly with a forced-air furnace and about 10% with a boiler and radiators; natural gas is the main heating energy for 70% of households and electricity for 19% (Statistics Canada, 2023).
Of Regina's 69,170 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 22% were built before 1961 and 70% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. Ducts in older houses often run through unheated spaces with taped or unsealed joints, and supply runs to the far rooms are the first to suffer.
The same leaks cost you in summer when the ducts carry cooling: air from a central air conditioner or heat pump that escapes into an attic, garage or crawlspace is cooling you paid for. Sealing and balancing the ducts helps in both seasons, and it's worth doing before a new heat pump goes onto old ductwork.
What the test shows
- Total duct leakage, as a share of the system's airflow, measured by pressure-testing the ductwork with a calibrated duct-pressurization fan.
- Airflow at each register, which explains why one bedroom is always cold.
- Whether sealing and balancing will fix comfort problems before you buy bigger equipment.
What it costs
About $200–$450 (a September 2026 planning range; quotes vary). It isn't part of a standard EnerGuide evaluation, so ask for it when you book if comfort is your main complaint.
NRCan-licensed service organizations serving Regina
A service organization is a company that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) licenses to deliver EnerGuide evaluations; its registered energy advisors do the home visit. Duct leakage testing isn't part of a standard EnerGuide evaluation. Some of these organizations offer it, as do HVAC contractors with duct-testing equipment, so ask when you call.
- Buildingexpert
- Canada Energy Savings Comfort and Retrofit Strategies
- Energy Werx Profile
- Green Think
- NRG Inspections and Consulting
- Sensible Home Inspections
- Sun Ridge Residential
- The Energuy Profile
- CoEfficient Building Science
- EnerQuality
- Isle Energy Consulting
- EnerSolution Profile
Programs in Regina
Duct leakage testing in Regina: common questions
How much does duct leakage testing cost in Regina?
Plan on about $200–$450. It is usually a separate service from an EnerGuide evaluation.
Is duct cleaning the same thing?
No. Cleaning removes dust; it doesn't find or seal leaks. A leakage test measures where air is lost.
What is ductwork pressure testing?
The same thing as a duct leakage test: registers are sealed, a calibrated fan pressurizes the ducts, and the airflow needed to hold the test pressure shows how leaky they are.
Should I close vents in unused rooms?
Usually not. Closing registers raises duct pressure and can increase leakage elsewhere in the system.