Home Energy Audit Saves Household Dollars

By: Bill Brennan Click author's name for more of his/her articles

By undertaking an energy audit in your own home you could save your family hundreds of dollars per annum in utility bills and play a role in saving our environment.

“What is a Home Energy Audit?” it is an examination of how much energy your own residence uses and assess what you can do to make your house more energy efficient.

A home energy audit will draw attention to areas within your house where substantial amounts of money and energy can be saved. It will allow you to determine ways to save water and electricity as well as discovering your home’s heating and cooling efficiency.

An energy audit of your home need not be complicated. It is possible to have a professional energy auditor do a thorough audit of your home or you can carry out a simple one yourself.

If you make your mind up to use the services of a professional auditor you can locate one by asking your local (or state) government energy or weatherization office or by looking in your local telephone directory under ‘energy’.

When hiring a professional, ensure they operate a calibrated blower door and undertake thermographic inspection.

The professional auditor will use a variety of specialized equipment and techniques to complete the energy audit of your residence. They may use an infrared camera, which will pin point air penetration and any missing insulation. Another distinctive bit of equipment they will use is a ‘blower door’, which assesses the level of air leaks.

Not as thorough or as sophisticated as a professional audit, but you can undertake a straightforward energy audit of your home yourself. A basic inspection of every room in your house, noting down any problems you see, is a great place to start. Keep a list of the areas you have checked and details of the problem found. Then start to make your home more energy efficient by using the list to prioritize what needs to be done first.

To Success In You Home Improvements

Bill Brennan