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Indoor Air Sealing

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Air Seal Bath Fan from Below

Home Upgrade: Air Seal Bath Fan from Below
Air sealing your bathroom exhaust fan can prevent attic air from leaking into the home and heated air from leaking into the attic, improving comfort and reducing energy bills.
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Air Seal Bottom Plates

Caulking the base of your walls is a simple way to reduce air leakage, reduce drafts, improve comfort, and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Caulking the base of your walls is a simple way to reduce air leakage, reduce drafts, improve comfort, and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
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Air Seal Duct Boots to Floors or Ceiling Drywall

For homes with heating registers in the ceiling or floor, air seal where the duct boots meet the ceiling drywall or the flooring to prevent heat loss around the register.
For homes with heating registers in the ceiling or floor, air seal where the duct boots meet the ceiling drywall or the flooring to prevent heat loss around the register.
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Air Seal Electric Outlets and Switches

Sealing air leaks around electrical outlets and switches helps prevent conditioned air from escaping through wall cavities to reduce energy loss and improve home comfort.
Sealing air leaks around electrical outlets and switches helps prevent conditioned air from escaping through wall cavities to reduce energy loss and improve home comfort.
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Air Seal Fireplace When Not in Use

Home Upgrade: Air Seal Fireplace When Not in Use
Make and install a chimney air sealing pillow to block air flow through your chimney when it will not be in use for long periods.
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Air Sealing Recessed Lights from Inside the House

Install LED inserts into old recessed can lights to replace inefficient bulbs and air seal the can.
Install LED inserts into old recessed can lights to replace inefficient bulbs and air seal the can.