On the Day of Your Evaluation
Our comprehensive energy evaluation incorporates many types of equipment such as a blower door and a thermal imaging camera. While each home is unique in its style and function, you can expect a our Comprehensive Audit to take anywhere from 6 to 8 hours. Your consultant will inspect the exterior and cover every accessible room inside the home including crawlspaces and attics. The evaluation will likely include:
Homeowner Involvement
- Homeowner interview where we will go over a questionnaire and identify any specific questions you have about your home.
- We will go over initial findings before we leave
Exterior Visual Inspections
- Foundation
- Landscaping
- Roof
- Gutters
- Windows
Interior Inspections
- Visual inspection of each room of the interior including lighting, exhaust fans, and vents
- Attic inspection (yes, we need access to it and we will get inside of your attic)
- Inspection of crawl spaces
- Operating the clothes dryer
- Visual inspection of fireplace
- Opening and closing of interior doors (bedrooms, closets, etc.)
- Operating stoves and ovens for CO hazards
Equipment and Tests
- Running the blower door in a main entrance of the home
- Thermal imaging scan of the building envelope (particularly ceilings and walls)
- Testing for gas leaks at all accessible gas lines and appliances
- Testing of the water heater and the furnace for CO hazards
- Measuring the air flow / suction of bath exhaust fans
- Measuring air flow from all registers
Schedule Your Own Energy Audit
Get started on the path to a more comfortable, safe, healthy and efficient home. Call (309) 253-2242 to schedule your energy audit.