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Hot Air Can Seep Through Electrical Outlets

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -This energy saver focuses on electrical outlets on exterior walls in your home.

Mary Bubala reports warm air can seep into your home through these.

Energy experts say take off the cover plates and check the space around the outside of the box.

You can buy foam pads designed to fit underneath the cover plates to reduce the amount of hot summer air coming inside.

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