Energy
Home energy savings audit
A walk through the house with one question in mind: where is energy being lost, and what's worth doing first? You get practical priorities, not a sales pitch.
Who it's for
Owners who want lower energy use or a more comfortable house and aren't sure where to start.
Anyone getting quotes for insulation, windows, a new HVAC system or a heat pump water heater who wants an independent view first.
What the audit looks at
What gets looked at, following the air
- InsulationAttic, and what can be seen of walls and floors over crawlspaces.
- Air sealingAttic hatches, top plates, penetrations, recessed lights, doors and fireplaces.
- DuctsCondition, insulation and connections where they can be reached.
- Heating and coolingEquipment type and condition, filters, returns and thermostat.
- WindowsWindow types and the obvious air leaks around them.
- Water heatingType, location and visible pipe insulation.
- LightingTypes of lighting in use, inside and out.
Light, glass and heat
What you get
- Report within 24 hours.
- A written report with practical priorities: what's likely worth doing first, what can wait, and what needs a contractor's quote.
- Plain notes you can take to contractors so their quotes cover the same work.
Rooms, glass and air
Honest notes
Testing depends on the home; ask when booking about any testing you're interested in.
The audit doesn't promise a percentage or dollar saving. Real savings depend on the work done, the household and utility rates.
Questions
What do I need to do before the audit?
Clear a path to the attic hatch, the crawlspace access, the water heater and the heating and cooling equipment, and have a list of any rooms that are hard to keep comfortable.
Do I get a list of products to buy?
No. You get priorities by type of work, such as sealing the attic floor before adding insulation. Contractors can then quote the work.
Is this the same as Title 24 testing?
No. Title 24 verification is tied to a permitted project. The savings audit is for you, whether or not you're planning work.
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