The process starts with an interview with you, the homeowner, to help us understand concerns you have about your home's energy use and comfort.
When work is completed, we will run another set of tests to show the difference the improvements have made. 
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock like a GEICO Caveman, you’ve probably heard of Home Energy Audit, right? Or at least seen offers for it in your monthly SRP & APS bills? Well in case you didn’t know, that happens to be one of our specialties… so you’re in luck! Below we’ll break it down into easy to understand reasons on WHY YOU SHOULD GET A HOME ENERGY AUDIT & HOW IT WILL HELP YOU:
First, let’s address WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT?
* A Home Energy Audit is a process where an industry professional that is licensed, insured and bonded (That’s us!) comes out to your home and evaluates what energy levels you are using vs how much of that energy is actually lost in the cooling/heating process. The Audit also outlines what can be altered in your home to close the gap between efficiency and comfort for your family. Common things addressed are possible areas that you may not pay attention to everyday, like:
- Insulation in attics and walls -Appliances used
- Window pane and window seals -Lighting features
- Garage, entry wall and house door seals -Moisture issues/pockets
- AC unit age, running efficiency, useage, etc -Noticeable temperature differences
Now that you know what a HOME ENERGY AUDIT is… let’s talk about WHY YOU NEED ONE!
Well, a picture says a thousand words…
As you can see in the image above energy leakage can come from numerous sources in your home, yet somehow is commonly overlooked when making home improvements! If you are a believer in getting your car maintenanced before drastic repairs are necessary (which surely ends up costing more than the routine maintenace) then this next part is definitely for you…
TOP 3 REASONS FOR YOU TO GET A HOME ENERGY AUDIT
* SAVE MONEY NOW & well into the future: Finding improvements (large & small) that can make your home more efficient is not only keeping the daily comfort in tact for your housemates, but also saving you money!
EXAMPLE: Your reason for a home audit may be to get rid of the draft in the upstairs bathroom. By fixing the probelm, you are not only eliminating the temperature problem that you felt, you are also lowering your bills by creating better insulation and sealings in your house! Problem solved… x2!
* DISCOVER HIDDEN PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY BECOME EVEN BIGGER “PROBLEMS” a.k.a Home Improvement Nightmares!: Remember the car maintenance example from above? Well this is the same principal for your home, and likely more costly if neglected. By doing an audit to make your AC/Heating/Insulation more efficient and to save you money, you may actually find a major insulation issue or sealant issue that was going to cause you upcoming problems this next scorching summer or blistery winter.
* FIND OUT WHERE YOU STAND: Whether you are looking to sell or rent your home soon, knowing where you stand on your home efficiency scores is always a +Plus! Has a potential renter or buyer ever asked “So how much do you pay a month for AC?”
Monthly bills are a definite consideration when purchasing or renting a home. Being able to tell interested parties that you rate at X level of efficiency and therefore have lower bills than say the competing house down the block, will always be a added value to your home for both buyer and seller.
Hopefully now you know WHAT A HOME ENERGY AUDIT IS & WHY YOU SHOULD GET ONE. The summer heat is right around the corner so NOW would be a good time to look into making your home more efficient for cooling. Contact Us anytime for additional questions or concerns about your home energy efficiency.
*FACT TO REMEMBER: Most AC units are only made to accommodate a 20-30 differential in outside to inside temperature. So imagine it’s 114 outside in July… How’s your AC unit doing now?
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