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Blower Door Test

South Salem Plumbing, a professional energy auditor, uses blower door tests to help determine a home's airtightness.

A blower door is a variable speed fan, mounted in a doorframe, used to pressurize and depressurize a house to measure air leakage. Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel — like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. A certain amount of fresh air is needed for good indoor air quality and there are specifications that set the minimum amount of fresh air needed for a house.

If you are concerned about how tight your home is, South Salem Plumbing can measure your home's actual leakage. If your home is too tight, a fresh air ventilation system may be recommended.


What is Energy Star?

ENERGY STAR is the government-backed program that helps us all to save money and protect our environment with energy-efficient products and practices. ENERGY STAR estimates that you can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on your total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating.

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