Total Comfort Weatherization Ltd.
565 21st St SE, Salem OR 97301
(503) 399-9052
The biggest loss of heat and comfort in most homes isn't due to a lack of insulation. Instead, it is the result of many small holes that allow air to leak into the home. In fact, the average home has over two square feet of holes that allow for air to leak in and out. That is like leaving a window open all day every day! In most homes this means that 35% of all lost heat is because of air leaks.

Another place where homes leak air is in the ductwork. Most ductwork is either in the attic or under the floor and it is almost never air tight. This means that 35% of all the heat that comes out of your furnace is often lost through them before it ever makes it inside your home.

Total Comfort can fix both the leaks in your home and your ductwork. Before we can fix the problems, we need to do two special tests that will allow us to quantify and locate your leaks and will also help you qualify for rebates and incentives. The first test measures the leakeage of your home and is called a Blower Door Test. The second test, which is done at the same time and measures the leaks in your ducts, is called a Duct Blaster Test.

Once the leaks have been identified and quanitified they can be sealed. Total Comfort uses numerous methods of sealing, each of which is durable so that the work will not have to be redone. Once the work has been completed, we repeat the Blower Door and Duct Blaster tests to assure the quality of our work and qualify you for rebates and incentives.

The joints of most ducts have many small holes
Other ducts are in even worse shape
Holes around plumbing almost always cause large leaks in a home's envelope
A simple blower door test can help minimize the biggest loss of heat and comfort in your home.