Inside the Home Energy Audit
Applying Building Science to your Home
We thoroughly evaluate your home and use building science to analyze where it is losing energy and wasting your money. We believe anyone selling you a product without this analysis may be doing just that, selling you a product, not an improvement.
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| Heating & Cooling Systems Evaluation | Health & Safety Tests | Whole House Performance Testing | Energy Analysis |
| Carbon Monoxide testing | Mold & Moisture Sources | Blower Door Test | Lighting Energy Assessment |
| Drafting Tests | Indoor Air Pollution Tests | Duct Leakage Assessment | Pump Sizing & Timing |
| Flue Inspection | Insulation Efficiency | Pressure Mapping | Appliance Efficiency |
| HVAC Inspection | Attic Inspection | Exhaust Fan Flow | |
| Duct Air Flow Efficiency | Envelope Integrity |
Tests Performed in a Home Energy Performance Audit
Before making improvements, it is best to thoroughly inspect the entire home, examining power use, how well your heating and other systems function, the integrity of the building envelope, and indoor-air quality. We do this with series of tests that apply modern building science:
Blower-Door Test. This diagnostic tool detects air leakage. With a calibrated fan and a device to track air flow and building pressure, a blower door changes the air pressure inside your home to measure the quantity and speed of outside air rushing in.
Infrared Photography. Using thermographic photography, we get a picture of the various temperatures inside your home and on its exterior. Based on the amount of infrared radiation (heat) visible in the image, we can identify insulation deficiencies and points of air infiltration.
Duct-Blaster Test. An average home leaks 30% of its conditioned air into the attic and crawl spaces. With a duct blaster we force air through all holes and cracks in the ductwork until we can measure the amount of leakage. We then track down the sources of the leaks.
Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Test. An inspection of furnaces, water heaters, ovens and other combustion appliances. A CAZ test detects dangerous byproducts of combustion that are not properly vented.
Heating & Cooling System Tests:
Carbon Monoxide Test to determine if there are cracks in the heat exchanger that could lead to CO infiltration into your home.
Combustion Efficiency Test, done by sampling flue gasses, to determine if the furnace is efficiently burning fuel.
The Home Performance Report
Once we perform the tests above, we give you a Home Energy Performance Report. This is your roadmap to a more energy-efficient home.
If we find ways to reduce your energy bills or enhance your comfort and indoor-air quality, we put our skills to work to solve the problems detected by the audit. Should you choose to take the next step, a portion audit cost will be deducted from any energy efficiency upgrades completed by Quality Renovation and Carpentry. We can also advise about helpful financing options and tax credits.
Video View of what is it like Inside a Typical Home Energy Audit?
Cost
Home Energy Audit
Based on size of home:
* 2,500 s.f. or less – $395.00
* 2,501 – 3,000 s.f. – $495.00
* 3,001 – 4,000 s.f. – $595.00
* 4,001 – 5,000 s.f. – $695.00
Basic Assessment
$195.00 — This is a good starting place. We identify your home’s energy efficiency issues by making a detailed visual inspection of every part of your structure, including: doors, windows, walls, attic space, insulation, appliances, and lighting. A narrative report will be provided showing ways to improve energy efficiency.
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