Air leak problems can create multiple issues, such as reduced HVAC efficiency, energy waste and high heating and cooling costs. Some air leaks you can fix on your own, but there are some cases when a professional repair is necessary. If you see any signs of the following problems it is time to call a professional:
- Wet or damp insulation inside your attic: This can indicate a leaking roof, which requires professional repair.
- Recessed lighting: Insulating and sealing leaks around recessed lighting is a complicated and somewhat dangerous process best left to professionals.
- Rotten or moldy wood in your attic or walls: The presence of rot and mold will require extensive professional repair.
- Old wiring systems, such as wires systems used before 1940: These wiring systems are extremely dangerous and can cause fires and other problems if insulation touches the wiring tubes.
- Home vents that lead into the attic rather than the outdoors: This will require the addition of vents leading outdoors, which is beyond the capabilities of most DIY enthusiasts.
- Improper attic venting: Little or no attic ventilation is a serious problem that requires extensive repairs.
Call a professional if you encounter any of the above problems while searching for air leak problems. Minor leaks, such as gaps around windows and doors are possible to fix yourself with the use of weatherstripping or caulk. Any leak you find that is too large to fix with foam insulation or the above methods require the help of a professional.
For more information about fixing air leak problems in your Los Angeles home, contact us at Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating. We can repair any major air leak problems in your home, and offer advice on other energy-saving methods yto reduce your heating and cooling costs throughout the year.
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