9 Dec
Save 20% in Energy Costs: Thermal Leak Detector
I live in an old, VERY old, house. It was built a decade before the turn of the century. No, not 1990, 1890. The foundation is made of stone and the insulation is probably going to kill me one day. That said, my energy bills in the winter are some of the most terrifying pieces of paper that I will ever receive. What can I do to help keep some of those winter heating costs down? Simple, find out where the leaks are!
That’s right my friends, air leaks in your home are probably costing you a heck of a lot more money than you’d want to hear about, and the bad news is, it’s just going to get worse. That is, unless you do something about it, and do something now. Now, I have some good news, and some not so good news. I’ll start with the not-so-good news: Once you discover the leaks, you’re going to have to do something about them yourself. Whether it’s caulking, more insulating or finally biting the bullet and calling in a contractor or insulating specialist, that’s up to you, but you’ll have to do something.
Now, some good news. For about $40, you can find ALL the leaks in your house by yourself, saving you a ton of money on a full house inspection, and in the end, helping save you about 20% on your bills each month. The little Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector shines a little blue light on any area of your house that’s as low as 1 degree different. Point it by your windows and BAM, you see exactly where the cold air is coming in, and warm air is rushing itself out. Plug that leak and viola, save money.
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