Thermal Leak Detector
Identify areas where a property isn’t energy efficient with a light, compact, and easy-to-use thermal leak detector.

Thermal leak detectors, with its infrared sensors, easy-to-read LCD screen, and ergonomic handle-grip, are designed to indicate leaks or under-insulated areas of a property – with most of the power-draining drafts witnessed in close proximity to windows, doors, ducts, floorboards, electrical outlets, fireplaces, molding, etc.

Simple to use – aim the hand-held leak detector at a particular spot (walls, windows, ductwork, etc) and the device will return a temperature difference (of 1, 5 or 10°) between two points (a average temperature point and a suspected problem point), in either Fahrenheit or Celsius, to alert of potential air leaks.

One of the most popular models for detecting home air leaks is the Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector with its plethora of positive ratings – all noting its ability to detect ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ spots with complete ease.

Once located, plugging or weather-proofing a draft-leak with sufficient insulation, caulk or weather stripping in all detected ‘soft spots’ gives in the region a 18 - 20% reduction in energy costs – either in relation to heating or cooling.

Besides the dedicated thermal leak detectors, a multi-purpose infrared thermometer offers a more versatile unit, offering a wide variety of functions, for work or home, consisting of such uses as electrical troubleshooting, food preparation, automotive diagnostics, hobbies, checking refrigerator / freezer temperatures, and much more.

Overall, an electronic leak detector offers a simple, yet effective solution to pinpointing the exact area where cold air leaks in / or hot air leaks out in all regions of a property.