Home energy savings can be achieved in many ways. Whatever path is chosen they all start with a home energy audit. What is a home energy audit and why is it important to the goals of increasing your home energy savings?
A home energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation that focuses on identifying conditions in your home causing energy loss and health and safety hazards. Once the conditions of your home are evaluated a report is generated on any unsatisfactory conditions found and how to improve them. These improvements can be done by the homeowner, reputable weatherization companies and, if the homeowner selected a full service home weatherization company, the company performing the audit.
What is included in a home energy audit varies by company but, some of the services that might be included are:
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- Blower Door Test
- Insulation/Air Sealing
- Thermal Imaging Analysis
- Duct Leakage Inspection
- Health & Safety/ Indoor Air Quality Analysis
- Mold & Moisture Evaluations
- Window and Door Inspection
- Final Solutions Report/Presentation
When selecting a company to perform a home energy audit it is important to shop around as all companies are not created equal. References and accreditation are a must. Pricing is another important consideration as audit quality and price vary drastically between companies so those who pay close attention to details will be rewarded with an accurate evaluation of their home with specific action items to drastically increase their home energy savings. Some full service weatherization companies who are accredited also participate in government rebate programs that cover the full cost of the audit and some even offer free home energy audit promotions.
The home energy audit is the foundation on which all future energy improvements to a home are built. Without an accurate audit from an accredited and knowledgeable auditor you are risking improper recommendations that may end up wasting you money in the long run. Not only will you save money by being diligent you will receive the piece of mind knowing that you and your family are safe from hazards that are searched for during an energy audit.
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Although, a home energy audit is the beginning of every comprehensive home energy reduction program, it is not the end. Discuss with your auditor the importance of the items that they list and determine the best way to correct any problems in your home.
