The Hidden Benefits of Air Sealing Your Home
Comfort, Health, Energy Savings — All in One
When most people think about making their homes more energy-efficient, they think of big-ticket items like new windows, solar panels, or replacing their heating system. But one of the most effective and affordable upgrades often flies under the radar:
👉 Air sealing.
It’s not flashy, but it can transform how your home feels, functions, and costs you month to month. Here’s why air sealing should be your first step toward a more comfortable and efficient home.
🕳️ What Is Air Sealing?
Air sealing is the process of sealing up the cracks, gaps, and holes in your home where air can leak in or out. These leaks are usually found around:
Attic hatches
Rim joists and basement walls
Plumbing and electrical penetrations
Recessed lighting
Windows and door frames
These tiny gaps may not seem like a big deal, but together they can equal the size of a wide-open window — letting cold air in during the winter and hot air in during the summer.
🌬️ Why It Matters: The Big 3 Benefits
1. Comfort You Can Feel
If parts of your home are always drafty, too hot, or too cold, air sealing is likely the solution. By stopping uncontrolled air movement, your home holds temperature more evenly — no more freezing bedrooms or stuffy upstairs rooms.
✅ Eliminate cold floors and drafts, especially in the winter.
2. Lower Energy Bills
Air leaks force your heating and cooling systems to run longer and work harder. When you seal those leaks, your HVAC system doesn’t have to compensate — which means less energy used and more money saved.
💰 Air sealing alone can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 20%.
3. Better Indoor Air Quality
Unsealed gaps don’t just leak air — they also allow dust, pollen, mold spores, and even pests to sneak in. Air sealing helps keep contaminants out and maintain a healthier breathing environment inside your home.
😷 Especially important for families with asthma, allergies, or pets.
🔎 How to Get Started
The best way to identify where your home is leaking air is with a blower door test, included as part of a home energy assessment. This test uses a special fan to depressurize your home and locate where the air is escaping.
From there, a contractor can air seal the most critical areas — often in just a few hours — and you’ll start noticing the benefits almost immediately.
💸 Bonus: NYSERDA May Cover the Cost
If you qualify for the EmPower+ or Comfort Home program in New York, air sealing can be completely free or heavily discounted. These state programs help income-eligible homeowners and renters upgrade their homes at little to no cost.
🛠️ Seal the Deal with Green Home Logic
As an approved NYSERDA contractor, Green Home Logic offers:
Free home energy assessments
Blower door testing and diagnostics
Professional air sealing
Access to rebates and no-cost programs
📞 Schedule your free audit today and take the first step toward a more comfortable, efficient, and healthy home.
