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Duct Sealing | ENERGY STAR
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Duct Sealing. In houses with forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout the house. In a typical ...
Benefits of Duct Sealing | ENERGY STAR
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Leaky ducts can reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20 percent. Sealing and insulating ducts increases efficiency, lowers your ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/DuctSealingBrochure04.pdf
For more information on duct sealing, visit www.energystar.gov or call 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937) KNOW YOUR DUCTS . In houses with forced-air ...
A DIY Guide to Sealing and Insulating with ENERGY STAR
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Sealing and Insulating are often the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient — and you can do it yourself with ...
Heat & Cool Efficiently | ENERGY STAR
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Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent — and sometimes much more. Focus ...
Identify the Problems You Want to Fix | ENERGY STAR
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Common Problems. High heating or cooling bills. Hot and cold rooms; uneven temperature between rooms. Dust or smells from attic or crawlspace. What to ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf
duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape. 3. Wrap any ducts that go through unconditioned space (attics, basements/crawlspaces, or garages) ...
Methodology for Estimated Energy Savings | ENERGY STAR
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EPA estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11% on total energy costs) by air sealing ...
Why Seal and Insulate? | ENERGY STAR
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Sealing leaks and adding insulation can improve the overall comfort of your home and help to fix many of these common problems: Reduced noise from ...
Locating Air Leaks | ENERGY STAR
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Furnace Flue or Duct Chaseway (the hollow box or wall feature that hides ducts) Basement Rim Joists (where the foundation meets the wood framing) ...
Well-Insulated and Sealed Attic | ENERGY STAR
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Products that air seal (reduce air leaks) can also qualify, as long as they come with a Manufacturers Certification Statement, including: weather ...
Sealing Air Leaks: Basement | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/sealing-air-leaks-basement
Caulk is best for sealing gaps or cracks that are 1/4 inch or less. Use spray foam to fill gaps from 1/4 inch to about 3 inches. We also recommend you ...
[PDF] A Complete Heating and Cooling System - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/tools/HVAC_factsheet_2017_10.18.17_508.pdf
Duct Sealing – Sealing air ducts is an important step in the installation process. In a typical house, about 20 percent of the air moving through the ...
Attic Air Sealing Project | ENERGY STAR
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Savings in Energy and Money. The attic is usually where you can find some of the largest opportunities to save energy in your home. By air sealing in ...
How to Keep Your HVAC System Working Efficiently | ENERGY STAR
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Seal Your Ducts . In houses with forced-air heating and cooling systems, air is distributed through the house’s ducts. In a typical house, however ...
Hire a Professional Contractor for Duct Improvement Projects
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Seal all leaks and connections with mastic, metal tape, or an aerosol-based sealant. Seal all registers and grills tightly to the ducts. Insulate duct ...
Duct Sealing Video | ENERGY STAR
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Duct Sealing Video Duct Sealing Video. Back to search results. Last Updated: 09-20-2022. Watch the Duct Sealing Video. Category/Product Type. Building ...
[PDF] A DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE TO SEALING AND INSULATING WITH ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf
Cut enough aluminum from the coil to wrap around the flue plus 6 inches. Cut slots 1 inch deep and a few inches apart along the top and bend the tabs ...
When is it time to replace? | ENERGY STAR
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Leaky ducts can pull particles and air from attics, crawl spaces and basements and distribute them throughout your house. Sealing your ducts may be a ...
Furnace Flues Require Special Sealing Techniques | ENERGY STAR
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Furnace Flues Require Special Sealing Techniques. The opening around a furnace or water heater flue or chimney can be a major source of warm air ...