2006-12-03 15:33:10 · 7 answers · asked by Alex M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Because it's cold out :P
Bad insulation in the house......not good if they start to ice up. Have someone (electrician or someone who knows) pull the switches and insulate around them...
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2006-12-03 15:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by MN-Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost Done is right. I had air coming in from my plugs and light switches so I know exactly what you are talking about. You can find the foam insulation in packs of 6 or 10 and place them on the boxes and then screw the plates back on. They work perfectly. No more cold air comes in.
2006-12-03 23:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's were there is a break in the insulation(because the electrical box takes up the space where the insulation would be) in the exterior walls as well as a break in the vapor barrier which does help against drafts. You can get little foam insulation sheets to put behind the outside plate of the electrical/switch outlets to help.
2006-12-03 23:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by almost done 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is different pressure inside and outside of the house, so when there is a wind on the one side of the house the cold air is blown inside through cracks ( house is not air tight) because wind creates pressure on this wall of the house. On the leeway side of the house (side opposite wind direction the warm inside air is sucked out because the vacuum is created by the wind. You can buy a special insulating pad which are installed under the cover plates of outlets and switches. It is inexpensive and effective.
2006-12-03 23:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unscrew the face plate and look at the hole in the wall. If there isn't any insulation around it then mystery is solved! Cold air moves into the room from the cold wall because the room is warmer.
2006-12-03 23:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by popcorn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a draft.
It is out side air moving through the open spaces in your out side walls.
The place needs to have its insulation updated.
Chances are the place was built prior to 1970.
2006-12-03 23:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check for insulation that may not be adequate to stop drafts. Ask at Lowe's or Home Depot, or your local hardware store. They probably have a quick and inexpensive solution.
2006-12-03 23:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋