Where are the hidden air leaks in my home? (Air Sealing)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2023
- In this video, we review the most misunderstood thing about air sealing and explain how through air sealing this area, you can greatly reduce your heating and cooling costs and make your home much more comfortable.
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This is just the video I needed - I have 1 of those chases you describe and I thought I should insulate it. But air sealing it makes way more sense. It's pretty large, basically the size of a hula hoop, so I guess I probably have 2 hula hoops worth of air sealing to do.
I didn't even know it existed, but I bought a little thermal camera and the insights it has provided have been helpful in this 50 year old house.
So happy to hear you got an "energy ah-ha" moment in the video and are going to apply them!!! Yes, the little stuff adds up and once addressed makes a diference everywhere!!!
Very interesting. I’ve been sealing my doors and windows but the results haven’t been as impactful as I expected and this explains why
So glad you got it!!! Human beings experience comfort about 60% - 70% through radiant heat transfer...meaning by the temperature of the surrounding surfaces...so air temperature is only 1 factor. The air temperature behind the surfaces that you live is just as important as anything!
You explained it so well thank you. We just remodeled our house, there is lots of holes for all the new can lights and there is gaps. This is so important for us to take care of ❤thanks
Thanks so much for your positive feedback! I'm so glad you got value from the video and hopefully had some energy ah-ha moments!!! More to come!
Thanks 💯
Thank you for watching!
I also have a leak around the chimney where waste escapes out the roof.
That all add up!
Hi 👋 . My name is Shaneka. I am reaching out for help with headaches, fatigue, excessive sleeping, clay/dirt/dust “soot” widespread throughout the home and in my nose, bad smells in the attic and throughout the house. I need help. We heat and cool with mini splits but get the natural gas smells. The fire department read hydrogen sulfide. There used to be a furnace in the crawl space one technician told me and another told me it was no longer there… There is an oil smell in the basement. I need some serious help. What do you think the problem could be in this house?
The furnace leaks of course that set charcoal when it gets wet. Also make sure you have outside any drain systems closed as smell reaches back by draft inside the house. Drainage in the bathroom should be closed when not used and set up everywhere where water flows valves with necks so air can not backflow inside the house.
If the problem is only the furnace your best descision would be to move out of that house. That hydrogen sulfide can make you stupid with time and cause brain damage.
Headaches can also occur simply from the drafts even if the draft is not greatly noticeable. Some people are sensitive to drafts and some not so much. You likely are dealing with more than one issue. Also do not sleep close by the wall, sleeps in mid room, at least make sure your head is not close to wall. Wish you great strength!
So sorry we didn't respond here. I'm going to work on a video specifically about indoor air quality!!! I'll ping you when it's live.