RECESSED LIGHT SEALING
Recessed "can" lights are a beautiful addition to any modern home, but they are also notorious for being one of the biggest sources of energy loss. Because these lights sit inside your ceiling, they often create a direct pathway for heated or cooled air to escape into your attic—a phenomenon known as the "chimney effect."
Our Recessed Light Sealing service plugs these hidden leaks without overheating your fixtures, keeping your comfort in the room where it belongs.
BENEFITS OF RECESSED LIGHT SEALING
1. Eliminates "The Chimney Effect"
Standard recessed lights act like small chimneys, sucking your expensive heated or cooled air right out of the room and into the attic. Sealing them creates an airtight barrier that keeps your comfort—and your money—inside.
2. Reduces Energy Waste
An unsealed recessed light is essentially a hole in your ceiling. By sealing these fixtures, you prevent your HVAC system from working overtime, which leads to noticeable savings on your monthly energy bills.
3. Prevents Attic Dust & Pollutants
Unsealed lights allow fiberglass particles, dust, and allergens from the attic to filter down into your living spaces. Sealing ensures the air you breathe in your kitchen or living room stays clean and filtered.
4. Improves Room Comfort
Have you noticed cold spots or drafts directly under your lights? Sealing the housing eliminates those annoying overhead drafts, ensuring a consistent temperature throughout the entire room.
5. Moisture & Condensation Control
Warm, moist air from your home can seep through unsealed lights and hit the cold attic air, causing rot-inducing condensation. Sealing these gaps protects your ceiling joists and drywall from moisture damage.
6. Fire Safety Compliance
Using fire-rated recessed light covers provides a dual benefit: it seals air leaks while ensuring your insulation stays a safe distance from the heat of the bulb, meeting strict building safety codes.