Home Energy Assessments
A home energy assessment sounds technical and a little intimidating, but it’s really just a tool to help you understand how your home energy works (or does not work, in some cases). In addition to assessing how your home uses energy, a home energy assessment may also reveal safety issues surrounding the energy systems in your home. As a result, the benefits of a home energy assessment are not only cost savings that result from reduced energy consumption, but also peace of mind as you make your home safer.
Professional Home Energy Audits
Wisconsin Home Improvement’s energy analysis consists of a comprehensive series of tests that inspect and measure your home’s efficiency from top to bottom. When performing your Wisconsin Home Improvement home performance energy analysis, we always allow extra time during the appointment to answer your questions about what the results show and what steps are needed to correct any problems.
Members of our home performance team are Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified, so we can provide the most complete and accurate assessment of your home.
Save Big with a Free Home Energy Audit
Homeowners benefit from a number of different safety checks when they engage in home energy assessments, but this process can help save them money in a number of ways. As Wisconsin Home Improvement technicians inspect your home, they will be on the lookout for ways to solve problems, such as:
- Reducing indoor drafts
- Maintaining consistent temperatures from room-to-room
- Improving ventilation
- Air sealing
How You Can Get More from Your Energy
Why You Should Consider a Home Energy Audit
Getting a professional home energy audit is an important part of responsible home ownership. Even though their homes feel comfortable throughout the year, many homeowners are amazed and surprised by the amount of wasted energy (and money) that is identified as part of an energy efficiency report. An energy performance audit is the best way to figure out which home improvements will have the greatest impact, not only on your energy bills, but also on your daily home life.
The Audit Process and Recommendations
Several elements are included in the home performance audit conducted by our Wisconsin Home Improvement experts. They include:
- Infrared thermal imaging and diagnostics to identify thermal gaps in your home’s perimeter
- Blower door draft testing that uses air pressure readings to determine air leakage
- Combustion safety testing to test furnaces, water heaters, and gas stovetops for proper and safe venting of gases formed from burning
- Attic, basement, and exterior assessments to visually confirm where under-insulated areas are located as well as identify moisture and mold issues
At Wisconsin Home Improvement, we also offer Pearl Certification. This third-party process certifies the high-performing features and improvements that make your home more comfortable and energy efficient, and can help your home sell, on average, for 5% more. If and when you’re ready to sell, just present the certification to your realtor.
Are you ready to learn more about your home’s energy usage? Contact us today to schedule a visit or learn more about our professional home energy audits and services, including finance options for any work you may choose to do following your performance audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions we get about home insulation improvements and how insulation works. If you have a question and don’t see the answer below, please let us know.
What does an energy audit tell you?
A home energy audit consists of a comprehensive series of tests that inspect and measure your home’s efficiency from top to bottom. It will assess how your home uses energy and reveal safety issues surrounding the energy systems in your home.
When is the best time to get a home energy audit?
WHI’s skilled home performance auditors conduct home performance assessments year round.
How often should I do a home energy audit?
A home energy audit should be performed if you are experiencing comfort issues, condensation problems, mold or mildew, or higher than expected utility bills.
What should I do to make my home more energy efficient?
Depending on what your home energy audit reveals, a variety of solutions are available to help improve your home’s energy efficiency, including adding or improving insulation, replacing or repairing HVAC systems and water heaters, and sealing areas in and around the home. Additionally, making sure your home is properly ventilated will also help with energy efficiency.
What do I need to do to prepare for my energy audit?
You can prepare for a home energy audit in many different ways, and the experts at Wisconsin Home Improvement will provide you with all the guidance you need before a technician arrives. While it is not required to be present during the assessment we highly recommend it as ask questions and learn about how your home operates.