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In the News - December 2007
Energy-saving tips from the U of A Cooperative Extension Service

Don’t let the air out

Following are some common places air may escape, and some tips for keeping the air inside the home:

Inside

  • Windows and doors; if you can rattle them or see daylight around the frame, you probably need new caulking or weather stripping.
  • Electrical outlets
  • Switch plates
  • Baseboards
  • Fireplace dampers
  • Attic hatches
  • Wall- or window-mounted air conditioners

Outside

  • Inspect areas where two different building materials meet; for example, exterior corners, siding and chimneys, and around the foundation
  • Plug and caulk holes around doors and windows
  • Inspect faucets, pipes and wiring
  • Seal cracks in mortar, foundation and siding.

December 7, 2007

Media Contact: Elizabeth Fortune
Extension Communications Specialist
U of A Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2120
efortune@uaex.edu 

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