Find Every Air Leak in Your House for $0 (8 Free Methods)

Find every air leak in your house for $0. Samuel Hart walks you through 8 free methods to hunt down drafts, so you can cut your winter heating bill before the cold hits. Start with the wet-hand test tonight in one room, then seal what you find this weekend. No special tools needed to find the leaks. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 The cold hallway problem 0:19 $0 to find every leak 2:03 Sweater vs windbreaker (insulation vs air sealing) 2:43 The 19 places worth sealing 2:54 Method 1: The free hunt (wet-hand test) 3:38 Method 2: Attic hatch 4:23 Method 3: The sill band 5:04 Method 4: Outlets 5:44 Method 5: Doors + the dollar bill test 6:25 Method 6: Pipe holes 7:07 Method 7: Vent flaps (never seal these shut) 7:45 Method 8: Windows last + safety check 10:01 The Ledger: what it costs and what it saves 10:44 Your plan: tonight and this weekend 📋 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to find air leaks in your house without paying for an energy audit The wet-hand and dollar bill tests for spotting drafts Where houses leak most: attic hatch, sill band, outlets, doors, pipe holes, windows Which vents you must never seal shut What air sealing can realistically save on gas or oil heating ⚠️ SAFETY: Before sealing a home that has gas or oil appliances, make sure they still get enough air. If you're not certain, skip the sealing and hire a professional. The Department of Energy recommends a professional and a blower door test for the full picture. Savings figures shown in the video are estimates. Results vary by home, climate and fuel type. 👍 If this saved you money, like the video and subscribe for more practical home guides. 💬 Which draft did you find first? Tell me in the comments. #airleaks #homeimprovement #heatingbill