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Air Sealing Services

Do you feel drafts in parts of your home? Do you have that one room in your house that you just can’t seem to keep warm in the winter? You probably have an air leak and don’t even know it. These tiny (and not so tiny) gaps and cracks let outside air creep into your home, minimizing the effects of your heating/cooling systems and, more importantly, costing you energy dollars. Air sealing service can limit your air leaks and preserve your home’s comfort while reducing energy costs.

Where are the Air Leaks in My Home?

Air leaks and the gaps they come through can pop up in any home, even recently constructed ones! Some of the most common places these gaps pop up are areas of that home that see a lot of traffic and/or have seen recent work done.

Doors
Windows
Electrical Fixtures
Wire Penetrations
Basements
Crawl spaces
Exterior Walls

Signs You Need Air Leak Sealing

Air leak symptoms are kind of hard to miss; the source of the leak, not so much. If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s likely you have a leak somewhere nearby in need of sealing services:

Unusually drafty rooms
Rooms that are hotter or colder than the rest of the house
Unexplained jumps in your heating/cooling bills
Extreme dust, especially in the rooms directly below the attic.
Moisture/mildew odors

Benefits of Air Leak Repair

Aside from the obvious benefit of repairing a literal hole in the side of your house, there are a few things you stand to gain by getting those air leaks patched up. Namely decreasing your monthly energy spend; air leaks means the money you spend cooling/heating your home is quite literally money out the window. Sealant also keeps dust and other allergens where they belong on the outside, improving your indoor air quality. Patching the holes means also means your HVAC system won’t be working as hard to bring your home to equilibrium, extending it’s lifespan.

Experienced Air Sealing Pros Make the Difference

Because of our years of experience in home performance and comfort, the air sealing technicians at Fred F. Collis & Sons can locate the problem areas inside your home and seal up gaps that are leaking outside air into your home. We’ve developed a reputation for your meticulous attention to detail to maximize your comfort all year long.