Spent $80 on a thermal leak detector and it already paid off

I grabbed one of those FLIR infrared camera attachments for my phone last month after my heating bill jumped to $220. Walked around the house and found cold air coming in around every single window frame and a big gap where the dryer vent goes outside. Caulked everything in one afternoon and my January bill dropped to $185. Anyone else try those phone camera thermal sensors or are they just a gimmick?

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drew_west1d ago

You know, I used to think those phone thermal sensors were just a gimmick for rich people who like gadgets. But your experience really changed my mind. Seeing actual numbers like your bill dropping from $220 to $185 is hard to argue with. I figured you'd just spot a few drafty spots, not find cold air around every single window frame like you did. That sounds like it paid for itself in one month easy. How long did it take you to caulk everything?

kim_sanchez191d ago

every single window frame" is crazy. Makes you realize how much we just accept being uncomfortable.