Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector (flag)

www.ohgizmo.com — By Andrew Liszewski Simply sealing off any drafts or leaks in your home can lead to substantial savings when it comes to your heating or cooling costs throughout the year, and this new Thermal Leak Detector from Black & Decker appears to take the guesswork out of finding those problem ...

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Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector
SlashGear — ... areas.  You can also switch it to Celsius if, like me, the old style of temperature confuses you. According to Energy Star, plugging up leaks and drafts in your home can scythe up to 20-percent from your heating bills; at that rate, the detector would likely pay for itself.  The Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector is listed as “coming soon” at the company’s online store, where it retails for $39.99.  [via OhGizmo] ...

Thermal Leak Detector sniffs out cold air leaks, could save you 20% in energy costs
DVICE Atom Feed — ... when it finds a problem area. Once you've identified those leaks, the hardest part is plugging them up. Black & Decker has a pretty good idea here: help customers identify problems that require Black & Decker tools to fix. Nice. But if you really could save 20% on heating and cooling, this $40 tool could pay for itself in no time. Too bad it won't be available until the coldest weather has already blown through — Spring, 2009. Black & Decker, via Oh Gizmo

Black and Decker Thermal Leak Detector Can Cut Your Energy Costs By 20 Percent [Energy Saver]
Gizmodo — ... Thermal Leak Detector comes in handy. Instead of your current method of waking around the house licking your finger and sticking it the air, the leak detector takes a more high tech approach by seeking out temperature changes as small as a single degree. When a trouble area is spotted, a blue spotlight points you towards the problem. Not bad for $40 considering that it should pay for itself in no time. You can pick one up starting in January. [Black and Decker via OhGizmo via DVICE] ...

Black & Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector
Coolest Gadgets — ... which.  It only changes color when it detects a temperature change of 1, 5, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit (it can be switched to Celsius).    It will also display the temperature on the LCD screen.  To go with the detector is a guide on how to insulate and seal up your home.  You will be able to purchase it on Black & Decker’s site for $39.99.  As of now though, it’s still classified as coming soon, so no word on when it will actually be released. Source: OhGizmo ...