3 Signs That Your Building Is Leaking Heat

Heat loss happens and it is to be expected, especially in older buildings. But there are many telltale signs that your premises is leaking too much heat. When that happens you will have to rely more on your heating system more which will drive up your energy bills and lower its efficiency. Here are 3 signs that your building is leaking heat.

1: High Heating Bills

As mentioned previously, high energy bills can often be caused by severe heat leaks somewhere in the building. If you have noticed your bill becoming more expensive lately, it could be a sign that you are losing heat from a new source. Most heat escapes through your roof and through cracks in windows and doors. Check these areas first to make sure they are secure.

2: Your Building Is Taking Longer Than Usual To Heat

Another sign that you may have a serious heat leak is if your building takes longer to heat than usual, especially when there has been no recent changes to your heating system. As heat is escaping constantly, it makes your heating systems job that much more difficult. As a result there can be drastic differences in how long it takes one room to come up to temperature when compared to a seemingly identical room.

3: Cold Areas

Have you noticed some areas around the building are colder than others even though the heating system seems to be functioning as normal in both zones? This is one of the most obvious signs that cold air is leaking into your home or office. Quite often you can find the more obvious gaps yourself. Check the outside of the building for cracks where the wall either meets the floor or another building. If you see any cracks, you can use caulk to plug the hole on the exterior of the premises. If you can’t find the cracks yourself, contact heat leak detection professionals to assist you. We use advanced thermal imaging leak detection equipment to pinpoint the location of any heat leak, no matter how hidden.

Once a heat leak is found there are many ways to mitigate it depending on where it is and it’s severity. Look out for warning signs like your heating bill rising, your building taking longer to heat than normal and significant unintentional temperature differences between different areas. If you spot any of the signs of a heat leak but you can’t track down the source, contact Advance Maintenance Leak Detection today by visiting us online or by calling us on 021-486-6133.