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Questions tagged [air-leaks]

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Teflon tape always leaking

I have tried 3 turns, lots of turns , less turns, I do it the right way I am like 100% sure but I always get leaks, I use it for fittings in compressed air (8 bar). I do it how the guy teaches in this video. What do I do?
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Should my furnace closet have this huge duct opening into the unconditioned vented attic?

So my interior furnace closet has a huge duct in it that connects the closet to the unconditioned vented attic right above it. Needless to say, this is a huge air leak into the conditioned part of the house and a major source of air infiltration…
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Is it normal for air to be leaking from this part of the HVAC?

First time living in a house. While I was cleaning (AC was also running) I noticed that somewhat cold air leaks from the circled part of the furnace on either sides. Not sure if this this information is relevant: My electric company shows usage…
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How to insulate around heater exhaust vent pipe?

In the winter I noticed that my garage (and the den next to it) get really cold by the morning. As in very close to the outside temp cold. I didn't know where to borrow tools to detect where the leak was so I did a couple of basic inexpensive things…
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Finding air leaks in ducts

I've been sealing the ducts in our basement with mastic. I've done a decent job, but I'm trying to find every leak in the basement, where it's accessible. For instance, I stand on the ladder in one area and I feel cold air with the a/c running. But,…
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How should I air-seal this gap by the floor along an exterior wall?

There's a gap between some of my floorboards and the baseboard: The gap isn't just cosmetic. I used a wooden skewer to probe the hole and was able to insert it around 6 inches in: This is an exterior wall, so I believe that means this gap is open…
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Fixing an unsealed drip tray

So, when my air handler was installed, it seems like they didn't even bother properly connecting the drip tray. While the blower is on, I can feel air blowing out around the drip tray (downstream/after blower) and also air sucking in…
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Best way to air seal, vapor seal, and insulate exterior wall in old house?

I have a 90-year old house in Seattle. Exterior walls are constructed as follows: lath and plaster, uninsulated 2x4 stud bays, plank sheathing, cedar clapboard, 1" foil-faced styrofoam, vinyl siding. The house leaks like a sieve, and costs a mint…
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Is there any way to stop the air leak through my furnace without compromising its operation?

My house has an 80% efficiency gas furnace in an interior mechanical closet with the return air path below the furnace and through a grille under the closet. However, since the furnace is not a sealed combustion model, the whole mechanical closet…
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How can I prevent air leaks in my single-hung windows?

In our house we have regular single-hung windows which are leaking cold air. As usual, the double pane unit is encased in plastic trim. I can feel a draft coming out where the plastic has a seam with the glass. There is a bead of rubber going all…
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Stopping air leaks in attic

I am attempting to take care of air leaks in the attic before new insulation is put in and I have a few questions. Along areas of the roof line there is light that comes through. I don't have soffit vents. I assume I should seal these? What is the…
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My new pool pump has a high PSI and bubbles are in the water. How can I repair it?

I recently had someone resurface my pool. During the resurfacing, they noted that the skimmer was not holding pressure per their test (long story short, these guys weren't 100% reliable and wanted a 3rd party's opinion). After filling up the pool,…
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What profession/company is specialized in home air leaks?

We have purchased a condo a couple of years ago. We had it inspected by a pre-purchase-home-inspetor company as it is the common thing done around here. We live near Montreal in Canada, where it can get cold during the winter (-30°C), so the…
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Is it normal for air to leak around blower

I concered about gas leaking from furnace. I sprayed soapy water around base where blower is and huge bubbles form. We bought it brand new right after it was installed. It just wasn't heating the house so I called and had a tech come, and finally…
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Is laminated or triple pane Best choice to replace window pane glass?

Our windows (from 2000s) leak air and we can hear street noise in otherwise quiet neighborhood eg car doors, conversations on sidewalk. We use honeycomb cellular shades as dual purpose to also block air. Windows are double pane. I believe replacing…
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