HOME ENERGY AUDIT:
Inspection: Most problems associated with high energy costs and low comfort levels arise from leaks in the building envelope as well as inefficient mechanical components of the home. Therefore, a full inspection of the home’s envelope requires a thorough evaluation of your entire home including the attic, the HVAC system, windows, crawl space or basement, the slab, air barrier, etc.
Diagnosis: The inspection yields a diagnosis of the major energy, health, durability, and safety issues of your home.
Recommendations: Based on the diagnosis, we provide a systems-based home energy strategy with both immediate and long-term solutions.
TESTING SERVICES:
Leakage in the HVAC system:
Duct Blaster Test: To address the hot and cold spots of your home, as well as any possible heating or cooling loss through the duct system, we perform a Duct Blaster Test. This test locates any problem areas and quantifies the extent of the leakage. Once the source of the leak has been pin-pointed, remedial actions can be undertaken to seal the duct system.
Leakage in the Building Envelope:
Blower Door Test: This test quantifies the amount of leakage in the home’s envelope. In short, it locates holes and leaks in the home by depressurizing the building. It also aids in finding air barrier and insulation flaws.
Heat Loss/Gain Detection:
Infrared (IR) Imaging Test: In conjunction with the blower door, this test uses an infrared camera to conduct a more sophisticated, in-depth analysis for intractable problems. Therefore, it is only necessary as the next step for hard to solve building issues, such as thermal bypass and moisture problems.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Carbon-Monoxide Detection: A safety test that measures the amount of carbon monoxide emanating from household combustion equipment (such as the furnace, hot water heater, stoves, garage, fireplace, pellet/wood burning stove, etc.)
Moisture Test: Related to building durability, this test involves the installation of a data logger that measures relative humidity, temperature, and dew point over time. This information provides us with that data needed to comprehend where and why the problem is occurring, allowing us to develop a mitigation process.
Indoor Air Quality Diagnostic: This test measures the rate of fresh air exchange in your home to create a healthier, cleaner, relatively dust-free, and more comfortable home.
REBATES AND TAX BENEFITS FOR EXISTING HOMES:
APS - Duct Test and Repair Rebate Program
APS - Residential HVAC Quality Installation Rebate Program
APS - Residential AC Rebate Program
EXAMPLES OF ENERGY SAVINGS:
List Available Soon.
ENERGY STAR UTILITY BILL CALCULATOR:
www.energystar.gov