The Eazy-Fix: Insulation For Outlets

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Insulation For Outlets

Ever wonder where or how the cold outside air is getting into your house? Try putting your hand over top of a few wall

outlets and hold it there, feel anything? If you do feel air coming in than you need to install some foam receptacle

insulators or gaskets! These are really eazy to install and do a great job. You can purchase them at any hardware store

for just a few bucks. They basically look just like your outlet or receptacle plastic front cover, but are made of foam.

TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL: Screwdriver; scissors or utility knife

CAUTION: You may want to turn the power off before you remove any covers just to be on the safe side!

1) With the screwdriver, remove the existing plastic cover from the outlet or receptacle

2) Pop out any pieces you need from the foam insulating piece

3) Place the foam insulating over the receptacle or outlet

4) Re-attach the cover plate over the insulating piece. At this point up can either remove excess foam

with a utility knife around the edges. Or trim the foam piece as needed before the cover is reinstalled.

This is a great and eazy project to do all around your house. It only takes a few minutes and could actually save you

a few bucks in the long run! Always be safe working around electricity, never take it for granted!!!!!

Tell everyone about your insulating ideas for the house. If you used the foam covers, let me know if they worked

and how the install went! I know they work great at my house!

Posted by Bryan Van Slyke at 11/21/2009 5:44 AM