A Comprehensive Analysis of Your Homes Energy Usage
Advanced Home Energy Audit & Testing
Our Home Energy Audit is the best way to find energy inefficiencies in your home. We perform advanced home energy testing and look at your home as a whole, determining the exact causes for wasted energy. Each audit includes a detailed report of your home's specific energy concerns and recommendations.
Why Have a Home Energy Audit Performed?
Our Advanced Home Energy Audit will help you understand the whole picture of your home's energy use and will help you determine how much energy your home uses, where your home is losing energy, and which problem areas you should address to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable.
According to the Energy Star program, half the energy an average home consumes in a given year is devoted to heating and cooling your home. If your home uses older, inefficient equipment, or if your home has never undergone energy efficient improvements, there's probably a lot of energy and money going to waste. The average American household spends more than $2,000 on energy bills, so any steps taken to save on energy will make a big improvement.
An energy audit is the perfect place to start saving money and is a great first step before making any energy saving home improvements.
What Happens After Your Home Energy Audit
Comprehensive Home Energy Report
After your Home Energy Audit is complete, we will compile all of the results and provide you with a detailed report of our findings. This comprehensive analysis of your home includes a 30+ page report of everything we found in your home. It provides pictures, recommendations and estimated savings if home upgrades are made.
Home Energy Score Report
We will also provide you with your Home Energy Score (between 1-10, where 10 equals the most efficient home). This report is generated with some of the same criteria found during the Home Energy Audit.
Recommendations & Solutions
In addition to your report, we will provide you with a list of recommendations to make your home more energy efficient. Each recommendation will give you information on how much you can save by making that particular upgrade. We will discuss each recommendation with you and help you make the best decisions for your budget and your home.
Find a Licensed Contractor
We work with some of the best contractors in the industry and we will happily recommend a licensed contractor that can help you with the upgrades you choose.
What's Included?
Heating System
Heating System
Heating System
We will examine your furnace, checking the efficiency (AFUE - annual fuel utilization) and age of the system. We will also look at the filter in the furnace to ensure that it is clean and doesn’t need to be replaced.
We may recommend a higher efficient furnace if your furnace is older and inefficient. Furnaces today are up to 98% eff
We will examine your furnace, checking the efficiency (AFUE - annual fuel utilization) and age of the system. We will also look at the filter in the furnace to ensure that it is clean and doesn’t need to be replaced.
We may recommend a higher efficient furnace if your furnace is older and inefficient. Furnaces today are up to 98% efficient and can save you money on your energy bills. There are rebates available up to $300 on a new high efficient furnace.
Cooling System
Heating System
Heating System
We will examine your air conditioner, checking the efficiency (SEER - seasonal energy efficiency rating) and age of the system.
We may recommend a higher efficient air conditioner if your system is older and inefficient. Air conditioners today use less energy through variable speed motors and enhanced compressors. There are rebates a
We will examine your air conditioner, checking the efficiency (SEER - seasonal energy efficiency rating) and age of the system.
We may recommend a higher efficient air conditioner if your system is older and inefficient. Air conditioners today use less energy through variable speed motors and enhanced compressors. There are rebates available up to $800 for a new high efficient air conditioner.
Ductwork
Heating System
Insulation
We will perform a visual inspection of your ductwork to determine if it has been properly sealed and insulated. We will also look for any possible leaks where you may be losing conditioned air into the crawlspace or attic.
We may recommend sealing or replacing your ductwork if it is older, in poor condition or leaking. The average duct sy
We will perform a visual inspection of your ductwork to determine if it has been properly sealed and insulated. We will also look for any possible leaks where you may be losing conditioned air into the crawlspace or attic.
We may recommend sealing or replacing your ductwork if it is older, in poor condition or leaking. The average duct system leaks approximately 30% causing energy loss and less comfort in your home. There are rebates available up to $800 for a new duct system.
Insulation
Water Heater
Insulation
We will look at the existing insulation to make sure it is in good condition, correctly installed and applied evenly. We will also evaluate the holes where electrical lines run to see if they are properly sealed or could be a source of leakage.
We may recommend new insulation which can be a great way to save energy at a low cost investment
We will look at the existing insulation to make sure it is in good condition, correctly installed and applied evenly. We will also evaluate the holes where electrical lines run to see if they are properly sealed or could be a source of leakage.
We may recommend new insulation which can be a great way to save energy at a low cost investment. Insulation keeps your home conditioned and comfortable all while saving energy and money.
Water Heater
Water Heater
Water Heater
We will examine your water heater checking the efficiency and age of the system as well as check for any safety issues with the unit itself.
We may recommend a new water heater or even a tankless water heater. According to Energy.gov "homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand (or tankless) water heaters can be 24% to
We will examine your water heater checking the efficiency and age of the system as well as check for any safety issues with the unit itself.
We may recommend a new water heater or even a tankless water heater. According to Energy.gov "homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand (or tankless) water heaters can be 24% to 34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. "
Windows
Water Heater
Water Heater
We will look at all windows in your home to determine u-factor and efficiency (also looking at single or double pane windows)
We may recommend newer dual pane windows if your windows are older and leaking. Energy efficient windows are an important item to consider for your home. It is estimated that the average home can lose up to 30%
We will look at all windows in your home to determine u-factor and efficiency (also looking at single or double pane windows)
We may recommend newer dual pane windows if your windows are older and leaking. Energy efficient windows are an important item to consider for your home. It is estimated that the average home can lose up to 30% of its heating and cooling energy because of air leaks and inefficient windows.
Foundation
Appliances & Lighting
Foundation
We will look at the foundation or basement in the home and determine the type and if there is any insulation installed and if so, what condition it is in.
If you have a conditioned basement or crawlspace, the foundation wall should be insulated. This can be done using spray foam, foam board or batt insulation. If there are vents in the cra
We will look at the foundation or basement in the home and determine the type and if there is any insulation installed and if so, what condition it is in.
If you have a conditioned basement or crawlspace, the foundation wall should be insulated. This can be done using spray foam, foam board or batt insulation. If there are vents in the crawlspace wall, these should be sealed as part of the insulation work.
Exterior
Appliances & Lighting
Foundation
We will perform a complete evaluation of your home from the outside, examining a variety of components like the roof, windows, walls, and eaves, to see if we can identify any major energy issues.
Roof insulation needs to be installed correctly to avoid condensation. In cold climates, install an airtight barrier between the house and the
We will perform a complete evaluation of your home from the outside, examining a variety of components like the roof, windows, walls, and eaves, to see if we can identify any major energy issues.
Roof insulation needs to be installed correctly to avoid condensation. In cold climates, install an airtight barrier between the house and the insulation. In hot climates, install an airtight barrier between the roof and the insulation.
Appliances & Lighting
Appliances & Lighting
Appliances & Lighting
We will look at all of the appliances in your home. This evaluation includes refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers as well as any pool or spa equipment you may have.
We will also look at the lighting in your home. Can lights as well as the quantity and type of lightbulbs that you are using. This will help us d
We will look at all of the appliances in your home. This evaluation includes refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers as well as any pool or spa equipment you may have.
We will also look at the lighting in your home. Can lights as well as the quantity and type of lightbulbs that you are using. This will help us determine if you could make minor adjustments to the type of lighting you use to save you energy each month.
Home Energy Testing Included in Your Advanced Audit
CalRATERS Energy Solutions is unique when it comes to Home Energy Audits because we specialize in home energy testing. We perform specialized testing and provide you with a comprehensive Home Energy Audit. Advanced testing in addition to a Home Energy Score Assessment can tell you even more about your home's energy usage and give you a better idea of ways to make your home even more efficient. You will also receive a much more detailed report of our findings.
Duct Leakage Testing
We will perform this test to determine the exact total leakage of your duct system. A duct blaster is attached to your duct system to measure the air tightness and determine how much conditioned heat or air is being lost through your ductwork.
Ductwork can be one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a home. An older duct system that is in poor condition or has not been properly sealed can leak approximately 30% of the conditioned air into your attic or crawlspace instead of bringing that air into your home. Leaking ducts can create a less comfortable and potentially unhealthy home by pulling in pollutants from your attic, crawlspace or garage.
Air Infiltration & Blower Door Testing
We will perform this test to locate air leaks in the home. A blower door is a powerful fan mounted unit that we will install in your main doorway. It works by depressurizing your home (blowing the air out of the house to temporarily lower the air pressure inside). The pressure of the outdoor air causes the air to flow into the house through all unsealed openings, revealing any undetected leaks.
Air leaks are one of the most common and unknown cause of energy loss in a home. They are usually found near or around doors, windows, electric outlets, vents, recessed lighting and other areas. To make your home as energy efficient as possible it should be as airtight as possible, while still allowing proper air exchange with the outside.
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