{"id":1063,"date":"2015-05-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2021-07-13T17:45:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T21:45:46","slug":"how-can-i-determine-if-im-allowing-air-into-and-out-of-my-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/blog\/how-can-i-determine-if-im-allowing-air-into-and-out-of-my-home","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Determine If I&#8217;m Allowing Air Into and Out of My Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Discover how to test the energy efficiency in your home. <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-21-15b.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px solid\" alt=\"Energy Efficiency Tests\" title=\"H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re all striving for greater <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/\">energy efficiency<\/a>, especially in our homes. Though the primary goal might be to save money on our utility bills, there are other benefits, including being a better global citizen and having a more comfortable house. One way to lower your energy usage and your energy bills is by preventing a leaky house. Here&#8217;s how to tell if your house has sprung an air leak, undermining your energy efficiency: <\/p>\n<h3>The Dollar Bill Test<\/h3>\n<p>This is a pretty good test to check your doors to see if they are leaking air. Take a dollar bill and close it in the door. Once the door is shut, pull the dollar bill out. If it slides right out, your door is leaking air and you&#8217;ll have energy loss. Repairing or replacing the caulking or weather stripping can help seal the door to prevent air loss. <\/p>\n<h3>Visual Inspection<\/h3>\n<p>One way to check your home for cracks and leaks is with a simple visual inspection. Walk around your home, inside and out, and look for cracks, gaps, and air leaks. Here are some things to check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlets and switch plates<\/li>\n<li>Window frames<\/li>\n<li>Around doors<\/li>\n<li>Fireplaces<\/li>\n<li>Window or wall air conditioning units<\/li>\n<li>Dryer vents<\/li>\n<li>Where cables and electrical come into the house<\/li>\n<li>Exterior corners<\/li>\n<li>Exterior siding<\/li>\n<li>Along the foundation where it meets the house<\/li>\n<li>Water faucets<\/li>\n<li>Chimneys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>Another method for locating possible air leaks in your home, and possibly the most effective method, is with a professional energy assessment. Using building pressurization tests, a blower door test, and inspection of your insulation and venting, an HVAC technician can identify air leaks that could be compromising the efficiency of your home. <\/p>\n<p>For an assessment and a report on the actual energy efficiency of your home, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/schedule-service\">schedule an appointment with H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to test the energy efficiency in your home. We&#8217;re all striving for greater energy efficiency, especially in our homes. Though the primary goal might be to save money on our utility bills, there are other benefits, including being a better global citizen and having a more comfortable house. 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