Locating Air
Leaks
This
page will give you places to look to find the
leaks in your home which allow for the exchange
of your warm household air with cold outside
air.
There is more energy lost in your home
through moving air than with stable materials.
Anywhere this air exchange occurs is lost energy
for your home. You can save up to ten percent on
your energy bills by finding and filling these
leaks.
The following areas are prime locations for
air exchange:
- Recessed lights
- Dropped ceilings
- Attic entrance
- Chimney flashing
- Thresholds
- Plumbing vent stack
- Furnace flue
- Window frames
- Door frames
- Plumbing and utility penetrations
- Electrical switches and outlets
Once you have isolated the spots were air is
leaking through you should immediately takes
steps to correct the situation to save money on
your heating and air conditioning bills.
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