What is a Home Energy Audit?

What is an Energy Audit?

Home energy audits are usually the first step to learning the necessary improvements to make your home more efficient and comfortable. A home energy expert will come to your home and talk to you about your heating and cooling habits, what you’re noticing around your house and discuss any problem areas. Through an inspection of your entire home, inside and out, the energy auditor will identify air leaks and weak insulation points. They’ll measure the temperature of various areas of your home and conduct safety and efficiency tests on appliances like your oven, furnace and water heater.

The purpose is to determine where energy is being wasted and how to improve energy conservation and energy efficiency. Everything from the floor to ceiling is examined, including doors, windows and even skylights. Their r-values are compared to a system that determines if their air leakage rate is a cause for concern.

After the inspection and tests are completed, the home energy auditor will recommend products and services that can improve your home’s efficiency and lower your energy bills.

Why Conduct an Energy Audit?

These tests are to provide not only an analysis into the energy efficiency of your home, but also pinpoint solutions. By labeling problem areas and targeting leaks, homeowners and businesses know what kind of renovations to put in place for a lower utility bill. Some options include insulating walls and ceilings, resealing windows and door frames, and determining if there’s no air leakage concern so they can finally spend their solar panel budget.

What to Do Next….

The energy audit results will show you a range of findings that go from little things to larger problems. After getting your results the next steps are developing a plan of attack and tackling those listed problems.  The benefit of having a plan brings you back full circle in getting ready for the next energy audit.

The insulation professionals at Koala Insulation of Baltimore are trained and experienced in improving the environment of our communities. Our local crew offers free evaluations so your household has a better understanding of your home’s needs. We also break down the current condition of your insulation and air sealing so you can target pain points and future updates while taking into account your schedule and budget. Contact Koala Insulation of Baltimore to learn more about how our free evaluations can impact your comfort, safety, and savings.