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Cómo localizar fugas de aire frío en su hogar

9 de agosto de 2024

Última actualización: 9/8/24

¿Tiene problemas con las corrientes de aire frío y el aumento de las facturas de energía? Localizar las fugas de aire frío en su hogar es el primer paso para recuperar su comodidad y reducir los costes. En esta guía, le ayudaremos a identificar las fuentes de fugas más comunes, como ventanas, puertas y áticos, utilizando herramientas de diagnóstico sencillas pero eficaces, como cámaras infrarrojas y lápices de humo. Aprenda técnicas prácticas para detectar estos conductos de aire ocultos y comprenda por qué sellarlos rápidamente puede mejorar significativamente la eficiencia energética y la estabilidad térmica de su hogar.

Tocar y sentir: identificar las zonas con corrientes de aire

El aire frío no es difícil de detectar. Al fin y al cabo, el aire está frío al tacto. Solo hay que tocar los marcos de las ventanas y puertas, así como los conductos de ventilación, para comprobar si hay aire frío. Si se detecta aire frío, es probable que haya un problema de aislamiento deficiente o imperfecciones que provocan fugas.

Una vez que detecte estos puntos problemáticos, no los ignore. Colair, Inc. deMission, Edinburg y McAllen (Texas) puede ayudarle con una gran variedad de solicitudes relacionadas con la calefacción y el aire acondicionado, y ofrecemos nuestros servicios tanto a propietarios de inmuebles comerciales como residenciales.

Comprueba si hay grietas y agujeros.

Las grietas en los cristales de las ventanas no solo son antiestéticas, sino que también pueden provocar fugas de aire. Los agujeros en el techo pueden permitir que la lluvia y la nieve se filtren, lo que supone un problema grave. Los agujeros también permiten que se escape el aire.

Los agujeros en cualquier parte de la estructura crean un portal hacia el interior y pueden provocar fugas. Además, a veces es inevitable arrancar los paneles de yeso y el aislamiento para realizar reparaciones. Los retrasos en la sustitución del aislamiento y los paneles de yeso no ayudarán mucho a la eficiencia energética.

Utiliza trucos y dispositivos de detección.

Existen herramientas que pueden detectar fugas alrededor de ventanas, puertas y otros puntos potencialmente problemáticos. La compra o el alquiler de herramientas de detección profesionales conlleva un coste. Sin embargo, es posible determinar la presencia de una fuga con un truco que utiliza una vela. La vela puede parpadear cuando entra en contacto con el aire.

Llame por teléfono a Colair, Inc. para solicitar ayuda con cualquier servicio de calefacción o refrigeración. Nuestro equipo está listo para ayudar a los residentes del condado de Hidalgo durante todo el año.


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Susie R.
2 days ago
Eddie Silva did a great job explaining everything. Thank you Colair
Response from the owner:Hi Susie Rodriguez, thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that Eddie provided you with clear explanations, and we look forward to serving you again at Colair.
Robert W.
3 days ago
Trent did a great job repairing our water heater and providing suggestions extra services!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Robert! We’re glad to hear that Trent was able to help with your water heater and offer some useful suggestions.
Lucia L.
4 days ago
Very Good service the young men Joaquin Chapa very kind and Good Employee thanks Colair 🥰🥰🥰
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Lucia! We're so glad to hear that Joaquin provided you with excellent service and made your experience with us a positive one.
Erika R.
6 days ago
AC Tech Ivan G., really helped me out saving me lots of money!!! Enrolled in membership and extended warranty for the ac unit. Thanks, I appreciate the help.
Response from the owner:Hi Erika Ramon, we're so glad Ivan G. could assist you and help save you money! We appreciate your feedback and are excited to have you in our membership program with an extended warranty.
Andrea G.
7 days ago
Raul Martinez came out today and did a great job! Very informative and professional! Thank you.
Response from the owner:We’re so glad to hear Raul provided you with such a positive experience, Andrea! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
Rolando G.
2 weeks ago
Update 8/29/2026: had a plumbing issue in my attic that I thought was a a/c issue, due to water coming out of the a/v vent in the ceiling. Miguel Martinez came out and told me it was a plumbing issue and showed me the photos. Miguel was very professional and respectful with his approach and explained everything in great deal. The plumbing technician George Reyna was equally as professional, respectful, and trustworthy. He explained the repairs efficiently and provided me photos of the work he did in my attic. He took his time answered my questions and I felt very comfortable with his work and his thoroughness with the job. And I had this same experience 4 years ago when they installed my ac unit. When you need quality service and work done, I wouldn’t hesitate on calling colair again. Tremendous experience with the company and highly satisfied with the a/c system installation completed. Very professional, thorough job done. Eli and frankie were honest, explained the work, and did an amazing job. They took their time and made sure the job was done correctly and that I was satisfied with their work prior to leaving. Dealing with hector was also a positive experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for appreciating our HVAC service, Rolando! This review gives us encouragement to do more in our jobs. We hope to see you again in the future.
Casey K.
2 weeks ago
Man, y'all hire some of the most professional plumbers in the valley. We had Trent Tatum out to provide us with several quotes and fix a leak under our bathroom sink. No one wants to hire a plumber, but when the time comes it will always be Trent Tatum from now one. We look forward to working with in all future plumbing projects we have.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Casey, for your kind words about Trent and our team! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience, and we look forward to assisting with your future plumbing projects.
Jasmin
2 weeks ago
Trent was awesome and very professional.
Response from the owner:Hi Jasmin, thank you for your kind words about Trent! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with his professionalism.
Danny Y.
2 weeks ago
Trent did a great job solving our plumbing issues.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Danny! We're so pleased to hear that Trent was able to solve your plumbing issues effectively.
Maria C.
2 weeks ago
Angel and crew did great
Respuesta del propietario:¡Muchas gracias por la reseña de 5 estrellas! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste una experiencia fantástica con nosotros.
Mattie K.
2 weeks ago
Jessie & his guys provided great customer service on a new air conditioning system for our mobile home ! They were very professional and knowledgeable! Jessie was great at explaining everything on the purchase of the system including warranty and financing! Xavier & his helper did a great job installing and keeping us informed throughout the day with the progress ! They arrived early and worked non stop until completion was done ! Did a great job cleaning up as well ! Highly recommend Jesse & Colair for all your air conditioning needs We recommend Jessie to Everyone in the Park since we’ve known him for years. Thank you Colair for hiring people like him because he’s a phenomenal asset to the company. You will not regret it.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mattie, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to know Jessie, Xavier, and the team made your experience so positive, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Ford K.
3 weeks ago
Very professional service conducted by Xavier Rios. Outstand representative for your company. Highly recommended for anyone needing plumbing or HVAC services.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ford, for your wonderful feedback about Xavier Rios. We're so glad to hear he provided the professional service you needed and made a positive impression.
Steven G.
3 weeks ago
Carlos and Xavier did a very great job. I would recommend this company
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Steven! We're glad to hear Carlos and Xavier exceeded your expectations, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Connor H.
4 weeks ago
Xavier and Carlos out of the Mission location were amazing! They worked quick and answered any and every question we had.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Connor! We're so pleased to hear Xavier and Carlos provided you with great service at our Mission location and answered all your questions.
Elma B.
4 weeks ago
Had a new HVAC installation with an inspection afterward. All Technicians and Supervisors did a super job. I would recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Elma, for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that our team met your expectations and that you'd recommend us to others.
Herminia M.
4 weeks ago
Jessie Rivera is the person you NEED to ask for! We hadn’t had central air for ten years and he got us air within under 5 days, the men who did our maintenance were also amazing but were so thankful for Jessie, lots of patience is needed but it’s worth it.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Herminia, for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Jessie and our team were able to help you get central air after ten years, and your patience truly means a lot to us.
Joe C.
1 month ago
Got the job done, prompt and knowledgeable, very professional0 . Thank you.
Response from the owner:Hi Joe Castor, thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear you found our service prompt and professional, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Linda N.
1 month ago
Joe came by and did a great job cleaning out my drainage despite the late hours, very convenient and kind service. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Linda, for your kind words! We're so glad Joe could provide the convenient and friendly service you needed, even at late hours.
carla K.
1 month ago
Miguel Martinez came to my home to trouble shoot our AC system. Wasn’t cooling. He did a fabulous job explaining and providing solution. We decided to replace our unit and excited to get an upgraded system to cool our SPI home !! Thanks Miguel for your professional service.
Response from the owner:Hi Carla, thank you for your kind words about Miguel's service! We're so glad to hear that you're pleased with the solution and excited about your new upgraded system.
jesus B.
1 month ago
Xavier did an excellent job and was very helpful and kind. Great customer service and great work. Got here within a couple hours of making the call. Life saver!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jesus, for your kind words! We're so glad Xavier could assist you quickly and provide the excellent service you deserve.
Rosie V.
1 month ago
The technicians(Trent and George)did a great job fixing our hot and cold water valves to get our washer going and explained everything so well. .Thank you Colair. .
Respuesta del propietario:¡Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su opinión con nosotros!
Alma T.
1 month ago
Technician and his assistant were very professional and knowledgeable. They got the water heater installation done efficiently and properly. They were respectful and courteous. They answered my questions in a professional manner.
Response from the owner:Hi Alma Taitague, thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that our team provided you with efficient service and addressed your questions professionally.
Kay
1 month ago
Fabian was a fantastic tech, took care of things within minutes. Such good service that I decided on a membership. This tech knows his business and has a great attitude towards his work.
Response from the owner:Hi Kay, we're so glad to hear Fabian impressed you with his quick and expert service! Your decision to join as a member means a lot to us, and we're excited to continue providing top-notch support.
Vicki J.
2 months ago
Carlos & Jaime are great plumbers…they experienced a problem, even after having a long day they knew they required new piece, returned next day, finished the job, going to another job. They are professionals, have a good sense of humor & were fun to work with.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Vicki, for your kind words! We're happy to hear that Carlos and Jaime took such great care of the job and brought a little fun to the process.
norma T.
2 months ago
Had some colair technicians come out and service my system and I am beyond amazed Ricardo, Fernando and David came out and made sure that my system was functional and ready for every season they made sure I truly got the value for what I paid for. Call colair for all you needs!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Norma, for sharing your experience with Ricardo, Fernando, and David! We're so pleased to hear they ensured your system is set for every season and provided great value.

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