Air Sealing Your Pioneer Valley Home

Air Sealing Your Pioneer Valley HomeLeaky ductwork steals away system performance taking away with it your investment in high efficiency equipment. For example, a 13 SEER air conditioning unit connected to a duct system with 30% leakage costs as much to operate as a less expensive 10 SEER unit connected to a tight duct system. In addition, leaky duct systems often make it necessary to install oversized heating and cooling systems which are more expensive to buy and operate.

What is Air Sealing?

Air sealing is the process of measuring the total air loss of a home, and using specialized equipment to locate, quantify and repair the leaks. This makes the thermal envelope as tight and energy efficient as possible.

Common Areas of Air Leakage

Drafty windows and doors
Holes or chases that lead down into the house from the attic
Holes or chases that lead up into the house from the basement
Gaps around plumbing and electrical penetrations
Gaps around the dryer vent
Air leaks around the bathroom or kitchen fan vents
Air leaks around recessed lights
Drafty attic door or hatch
Unsealed chases that open to the attic
Gaps around the chimney or furnace flue
Tops of walls that open into the attic space

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