Winter survival guide for renters for a more comfortable home.
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- In this video, we delve into practical methods to temporarily make your rental home more airtight and reduce thermal bridges caused by an inactive evaporation cooler system. We cover various air leakage points, such as ducted heating returns, gaps around heating boots, and wall ventilation, highlighting their impact on energy efficiency. Addressing a poorly designed and modified ducted heating system, we demonstrate retrofitting draught stoppers to enhance its functionality. Finally, we reveal blower door test results before and after these improvements, showcasing the effectiveness of our approach in creating a more energy-efficient living space.
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And there’s absolutely no reason for a homeowner not to do this stuff, but permanently and correctly fix these issues, for health, comfort and savings. Don’t wait guys.
Great video for renters.
Good informative video. Thanks
My evaporative cooling is on its last legs and I will be replacing it with a couple of reverse cycle split systems instead. Until I can have the old evap cooling removed I'll be sealing the vents as demonstrated. I've used the contact method before but the insulation bag is a great idea I'll put in place too now. Last year I replaced the windows with triple and double glazing and the improvement in comfort is amazing. Gas bill for heating down 33%. Shows how low performance builder's spec (Aust. 1990s) brick veneer homes are, but can be improved. Landlords should not be allowed to refuse a tenant from making simple reversible improvements to their home that will improve the comfort and reduce their energy bills.
3:39 is my bedroom window. Single glazing, 1950s brick house. I rarely have the blind up due to the room's position in relation to the street but, if I leave it too long, mould forms quickly.
Is there anyway to stop/reduce the amount of moisture produced at these junctures during winter or am I stuck doing a daily wiping/drying of the window (or stop breathing and heating up the room)?
But now its down to 15 how does that actually feel...is it bearable, good etc
My rental has one of the split system compressors under the house. Is this pulling in dirty air?
Leaky returns do, but compressors for splits are just heat exchangers. That will be drying the air under your house, which isn’t a bad idea in most cases.
How would a renter go about testing for airtightness and finding ways to improve the comfort of their rental property? How would a renter use the products listed in the video? Is it something they can install themselves? How about solutions for windows in a rental property?
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We have these door seals on tighthouse.com.au which work very well, in most cases.
Where can we purchase the draft stoppers for the fans and do tgey need an electrician to install them?
From our webshop. tighthouse.com.au/products/exhaust-tight-fan-draught-stopper-320mm-diameter
Do you need an electrician to install them?
@NML_3 you should not need to.