Wiltshire libraries lend thermal cameras in home heat loss scheme

Oct 21, 2024

Residents have been given the opportunity to borrow thermal imaging cameras to check for heat loss in their homes and save money on bills.

Wiltshire Council has made 11 devices free to use from libraries across the county.

The camera can be used with a smartphone or tablet and a special app.

Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling said being able to fix cold spots in the home is especially important this winter as energy bills continue to rise.

The cameras use infrared technology to detect where heat is escaping from the home, highlighting areas like gaps around doors, windows, letterboxes, and plumbing fixtures connected to the outside.

"I’m really pleased that we have been able to make thermal imaging technology available to residents so they can easily see what improvements could be made to their home to make it more energy efficient," Mr Blair-Pilling said.

“With energy prices going up there may be small things residents can do to reduce their bills for winter and keep their homes warm to prevent health conditions, such as covering gaps around doors or windows.

“This project is another example of the huge amount of work we are doing to meet our climate objectives for the county while also supporting our business plan objective of empowering residents to live full, healthy and enriched lives.”

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