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Most people call these air leaks "drafts." The most obvious place to look for air leaks may be underneath doors, but there are many places as well. Areas to check for air leaks include: ... Donât forget to check basement windows. Find house air leaks with a thermal detector If you want to move up from the more primitive (although often effective), ways of finding leaking air gaps in your house then youâll want to check out a thermal leak detector. Hold the level against the side vertical rails of the window and if they're fairly far out of ⦠How to Find Leaks in a Window Frame. $0.00. Step 1. Make sure your home is shut tight by running a simple finger test. To prevent this from happening, install two window latches on each window, rather than just one, to pull the two sashes firmly together. Raise your window completely and examine the ⦠Weatherstripping for ⦠For example: in my house, the areas around the windows have micro-leaks. Tip to Reduce Air Leaks Between Window Sash. 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Try to pull the paper out. Simply going from room to room on a cold, windy day and feeling for drafts around your windows is really effective. If it comes out easily without tearing or folding, it is likely that air can pass through as well, and you should install weather stripping or a new threshold. More than any other time of year, you notice your home's air leaks in the winter. ⢠Attic hatches ⢠Places where pipes, wires and vents penetrate walls ⢠⦠Air leaks around windows and doors can cause plenty of frustration, not to mention higher energy bills. Backer rod or crack filler is a flexible foam material, usually round in cross-section (1â4â to 1â in diameter), and sold in long coils. For the home energy auditor or the home performance contractor, this device provides an effective way to find air leaks and a compelling way to demonstrate them to homeowners. Email. Home Decor Styles. The most significant air leaks tend to occur around windows and doors, so itâs important to seal these problem areas, and the Department of Energy (DOE) offers some great tips for finding these leaks, and then correcting the problem. Video Playback Not Supported . Home Decor. Jul 4, 2015 - The experts at DIYNetwork.com explain how to weatherproof and seal your windows for the long term. During colder weather, the heat in your home wants out. Table of ⦠Loose fitting window frames are a common source of drafts during cold, windy weather. Prevent Drafts And Air Leaks In Your Home This Winter All homeowners like their homes to be comfortable all year round and, especially, during the colder months. Time Commitment? But, because these areas are readily accessible and the solutions tend to be simple, they offer an opportunity for a simple do-it-yourself job that may result in minimizing obvious uncomfortable ⦠Watch for hidden air leaks around pipes, and seal them up . 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