 Infiltrometer
Blower Door Test
Have you ever wondered why some rooms in your house are warmer or
colder than others? Have you ever noticed that as soon as you
dust, it seems like you never even did it? These are just two
symptoms of a house that has a ventilation problem, more
specifically, duct system leakage. If your duct system is not
working properly, it can pull in air from attics, garages, crawl
spaces, and even the outside. This not only can increase your
energy consumption by as much as 25 to 40 percent, but it also
circulates dangerous air that can contribute to a whole host of
problems.
 TSM
is now equipped to test your home for ventilation problems. With
new technology that was developed by Department of Energy
researchers and used by NASA and the United Nations among others,
TSM can evaluate the airflow in your home. With the Infiltrometer
Blower Door test, you can find out exactly where your problems
lie. The test takes only an hour and with the valuable information
gathered, you can then take measures to cut down on your energy
losses. The money you save by making your house more energy
efficient will quickly cover the nominal fee charged for the test.
A Healthier Home
As the previous section mentioned, leaky
ductwork can cause your home to lose 25 to 40 percent of the
heating or cooling energy produced by your furnace or air
conditioner. The detrimental effects don't stop there. Duct
leakage does more damage than just wasting energy. It can result
in problems that have the potential of affecting your family's
health including:
- Leakage
can draw in dust, radon, combustion gases and chemical vapors
from the outside air, attic or crawl spaces into your home
- Leakage can cause moisture to build up
in your home increasing the potential for mold and mildew growth
- Leakage can push moist indoor air out
of the house during winter producing condensation
 The
old adage says that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure. That certainly holds true in this case. By having a
specialist from TSM perform an Infiltrometer Blower Door test on
your house, the problems in your duct system can be found and
repaired. This will not only save money on energy costs, but the
amount of energy savings may even be surpassed by the
potential health and safety benefits.
Take
this Home Comfort Quiz
If you are still not sure if you need TSM to come to your home and
perform an Infiltrometer Blower Door test, take this little quiz.
If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, your
current system may be wasting energy and do little to improve
indoor air quality.
Call TSM to find out more.
- Do you have room to room
temperature differences?
- Is the air in your house stale?
- Does dust quickly reappear on your furniture after
cleanings?
- Does someone in your family suffer from allergies or asthma?
- Would you like to save on your monthly utility bills?
Certified Comfort Institute Contractor
 TSM
is one of only two Certified Comfort Institute Contractors in the
Fort Wayne area. The Comfort Institute associates itself with only
the finest contractors and limits the number of contractors they
associate with to maintain their level of quality service to the
customer. To find out more information about the Comfort Institute
and to access free special reports and consumer resources, please
go to:
www.comfortinstitute.org |
