{"id":7927,"date":"2020-07-10T03:57:13","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T08:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=7927"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:09:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:09:00","slug":"checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance\/#Typical_Areas_for_Air_Leaks_Affecting_AC_Performance\" >Typical Areas for Air Leaks Affecting AC Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance\/#How_You_Can_Fix_Air_Leaks_Affecting_AC_Performance\" >How You Can Fix Air Leaks Affecting AC Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance\/#Optimizing_Your_AC_Performance_is_Vital_for_Summer\" >Optimizing Your AC Performance is Vital for Summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the warm weather sets in and things really start to heat up, most people want to be sure that their air conditioner is running smoothly. Optimal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/importance-of-air-filters-in-ac-performance\/\">AC performance<\/a> can make or break your summer months. That is why it is important to check for air leaks that could be affecting your AC performance. Air leaks can affect AC performance through things like warm air leaking into your home, which can raise your energy bills. Ideally, one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/residential-heating-cooling.html\">heating and cooling<\/a> experts would come to your house to inspect for leaks, but you can also do it yourself. Light an incense stick and walk around your home and anytime the smoke goes sideways, you have discovered a leak.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or if you think you have discovered an air leak, call our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> team at Galmiche &amp; Sons in St. Louis at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Areas_for_Air_Leaks_Affecting_AC_Performance\"><\/span>Typical Areas for Air Leaks Affecting AC Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Air leaks that affect your AC performance can occur in many different areas of your house. It is important to check these areas for leaks, as air leaks can drastically influence your energy bills, especially during the summer months. Some very common areas associated with air leaks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doors and windows<\/li>\n<li>Electrical switches<\/li>\n<li>Recessed light fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Attic doors<\/li>\n<li>Near your baseboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Ensure Optimal AC Performance\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/checking-for-air-leaks-optimial-ac-performance-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is also vitally important to check your HVAC system&rsquo;s ductwork for leaks. If your ducts are located in an attic or basement, air leaks can easily go unnoticed until you see an increased energy bill.<\/p>\n<p>Ducts are a common area for AC performance reducing leaks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_You_Can_Fix_Air_Leaks_Affecting_AC_Performance\"><\/span>How You Can Fix Air Leaks Affecting AC Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a few things you can do to help mitigate air leaks in your home. Many of the fixes are very simple and can be done on your own. One major element to also consider is your attic insulation. This can have a massive affect on AC Performance as it prevents cool air from escaping.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to fix air leaks that impact your AC performance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add foam gaskets inside switch boxes to keep air out<\/li>\n<li>Use weather stripping caulk to fix leaks around doors and windows<\/li>\n<li>Install a door sealing foam to the bottom of exterior doors to prevent air escaping<\/li>\n<li>Insulate or caulk around wires or cables that run through exterior walls<\/li>\n<li>Install fire-rated insulated covers for all recessed light fixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_Your_AC_Performance_is_Vital_for_Summer\"><\/span>Optimizing Your AC Performance is Vital for Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the hot St. Louis summers, having good AC performance is essential. At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we help our customers find and fix air leaks in their homes that can lead to costly energy bills or repairs. In addition to checking for and fixing leaks yourself, we recommend that your schedule an HVAC system inspection with one of our technicians to ensure your system is fully optimized.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to request a quote or have any questions regarding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> system, give us a call at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>. Our team is standing by to help with your query.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the warm weather sets in and things really start to heat up, most people want to be sure that their air conditioner is running smoothly. Optimal AC performance can make or break your summer months. That is why it is important to check for air leaks that could be affecting your AC performance. Air leaks can affect AC performance through things like warm air leaking into your home, which can raise your energy bills. Ideally, one of our heating &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/checking-for-air-leaks-for-optimal-ac-performance\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7947,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,42,5,20,50,22,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioner-troubleshooting","category-air-conditioners","category-air-ducts","category-air-leaks","category-diy-hvac-repair","category-energy-efficiency"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ensuring optimal AC performance is important for comfort and energy efficiency. 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