Home Energy Assessment Preparation

 

What You Need to Do Prior to Our Arrival

• Stop all wood burning in fireplaces a minimum of 24 hours before our arrival.
• Secure all pets as our auditor will require access to all areas of the home to ensure a thorough assessment.
• Remove all ashes and clean the fireplace to ensure ashes do not become airborne during the blower door test.
• Close the damper above the fireplace.
• Compile 12 months of electric and natural gas utility bills.
• Ensure the attic and every room of the home is easily accessible.
• Secure all exterior doors and windows in a closed / latched position.
• Open curtains, shutters and mini blinds to all windows.

During The Energy Assessment

• We will begin our visit with a tour of the exterior and interior of your home.
• Interview you to identify concerns and issues about the home's current performance - hot or cold rooms, drafts, humid areas, excessive energy use, etc.
• Execute specific diagnostic tests depending on the selected home performance assessment package you purchased.
• Gather specifications on all current indoor lighting for our lighting efficiency evaluation.
• Collect 12 months of electric and natural gas utility bills to create a baseline energy estimate.
• Inspect current attic insulation levels and quality of current attic air sealing.
• Conduct combustible appliance safety tests on stove, oven, water heater and furnace.
• Gather information on all home appliances for our appliance energy efficiency evaluation.

Payment

• An invoice will be presented to the homeowner upon our arrival to your home.
• We accept cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover and checks as payment for services.
• Payment in full is required before our technician begins work.