HVAC Connection Not Adequately Sealed
The connecting point where the packaged HVAC unit meets the home's siding is not adequately sealed.
Less commonFix nowHeating and cooling equipment
Why it matters
This type of unwanted opening can cause a conditioned air leak that may impact the performance of the HVAC unit. It may also allow for pests to enter the home or cause damage to the ductwork.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of HVAC findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as a fix-now item.
More HVAC resources
What kind of HVAC system do I have?How to tell a heat pump from a gas furnace with AC, a packaged unit or a mini-split, and how to read the equipment label for its size and age.The best HVAC brandsWho makes the major brands, how to compare equipment fairly, and why the installer matters as much as the brand.HVAC maintenanceWhat you can do yourself (filters, the outdoor unit, the condensate line) and what a yearly tune-up covers.
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