Re: Where is the hot air going?

That's a possibility. The sun was shining all day. Maybe the tile roof
stored a lot of heat and is heating the attic this evening.

I will check the temps again around 2 AM

Thanks

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"CJT" <abujlehc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Walter R. wrote:
>
>> I had a new gas hot air furnace installed in my attic. The
>> installer/contractor sealed any obvious leaks in the 25 year old duct
>> system in my attic. My ceilings are well insulated.
>>
>> Today, the outside temp is 55, in the garage (nonheated, non insulated)
>> it is 60, in the house it is 72 and in the attic the temp is 70.
>>
>> Seems to me, the attic should be just about the same temp, maybe a tad
>> higher, than the garage.
>>
>> How can I find out where my ducts are leaking? Can I do a "smoke test"
>> myself? Any suggestions?
>
> Was it sunny today where you are?
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