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Myth:
Installing foam gaskets in electrical outlets will significantly reduce air leakage.
Truth:
Measurements have shown that less than 2%** of a home’s air leakage is due to outlets.
**Sources of Air Leaks in Your Home, 2006 edition of the U.S. DOE Energy Savers booklet.
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