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Sealing your Chimney Could Save You Money on Energy Bills

...drafts, air leakage and to save energy in the home. Image © Robert J. Pierson How to find out if your chimney is leaking While you can often feel a draft near a fireplace, the best way to quantify the air leakage from your chimney is with a professional energy audit that includes a blower door test. An energy advisor ...