This defect was found at a San Clemente home inspection. The HVAC duct is detached from the plenum and allowing conditioned air to enter the attic space. The San Clemente home inspector knew that there was an issue before he even found the damaged duct because the attic was cooler than it should have been. The obvious problem is that the homeowner is wasting money and energy cooling the attic space. The other issue is that during the heating season, the warm air can cause mold issues. Most homeowners never go in their attic, but your San Clemente home inspector will, because home inspectors know that attics can hide unknown issues. Contact your San Clemente Home Inspector at 949-728-8292 to schedule your San Clemente home inspection.