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When is the best time of day to do my scan?

Anytime works as long as there's at least a 10°F gap between indoor and outdoor temperature.

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You can scan any time, day or night. The one rule is the temperature difference.

The 10-degree rule

  • You need at least 10°F difference between inside and outside for the thermal camera to pick up insulation gaps and air leaks.

  • The bigger the gap, the clearer the results.

Best windows during the year

  • Winter: almost any time works, the gap is usually plenty.

  • Summer: early morning or late evening, when AC is running but outside is cooler.

  • Spring/Fall: early morning right after a cool night, or late evening, gives you the cleanest results.

Check your thermostat and a quick weather app before starting. If it's a 5°F day, the scan won't pick up much.

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