Biggest air leaks in a home
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Comments (3)This problem is common and has been discussed on this forum recently. You might want to do a search on the forum, but I'm not sure what word or words will locate those previous discussions. So I'll give a brief summary. Many fireplaces, especially prefabs, are equipped with an air intake opening somewhere in the firebox. Its purpose is to provide fresh air and oxygen to feed the combustion and to reduce or eliminate the need to open a window to compensate for the negative air pressure that results from a chimney fire. Look around inside the firebox. Use a flash light, because it may be hidden and covered with soot. If the fireplace is on an outside wall, you should see an opening on the exterior of the wall. There is usually a sort of trap door that you can close to stop the draft when you do not have a fire going (or there should be one)....See Moreadvice needed regarding air conditioning refrigerant leak
Comments (4)The system warranty was just for 5 years, regarding service history; last time the system was checked by a tech was at the end of the warranty period and it was OK. The tech who checked my system yesterday is from the same company how installed the system in my house (the system was installed at the time when the house was built) and therefore I believe he is a qualified tech, but it does not make since to change everything because of a leak! The tech mentioned that to locate the leak it is going to cost me $300, and after finding out where it is leaking from, then he can provide me with an estimate for fixing it (if possible . . . that what he said) and therefore the total cost could end up close to replace the full system. So his advice is to replace the system because in this case IâÂÂm going to get another a 5 years warranty. Is it a good idea to ask for adding Freon and see how long it will hold? So based on that I can predict if the system has a serious leak or not before spending the $2000. Thank you all...See MoreNew Central A/C Air handler air leaks??
Comments (1)You can get some metal foil duct tape and tape them up if you want. Just have to remove it whenever the doors need to be opened. Some small air leak is common but still not desirable. How cold is the air coming out of the ceiling vents? I use a cheap meat thermometer on a cable with a digital readout. While your at it, measure the temp of the air going into the return vent and the outside temp and the temp of the exhaust air coming out the top of the outside unit. You can even stick the probe under the insulation on the big and on the small copper lines behind the outside unit and measure those temps. Then report all that here....See Morefinding air leak?
Comments (4)Call your energy provider (gas/electric company, etc.) and ask for a "blower test" They're fairly inexpensive (in fact, sometimes you can get it as part of an energy audit which will identify your leak and possible other inefficiencies). If you deal with fuel oil, you can try them or call a place that installs heating/AC systems. They should be able to do it or refer you to someone who does. The blower test will identify how tight the house is and can help confirm that leak. As for repair, much will depend on exactly what's wrong. But there are some alternatives you might have that would not require removing cabinetry....See Morehamconsulting
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