Energy Audits
. . . If your house looks like this
Then you could be having serious heat loss problems.
An energy audit should provide you with answers to your questions
- If you have moisture on your windows during the winter
- If you have snow melting on your roof
- If you have musty smells and mold in your home and/or basement
- If you are concerned about poor air quality
- If the heat or cooling is unbalance from room to room
A good energy audit should not be used to sell a product; it should be a tool to answer your questions.
The biggest question is usually, "If I spend my money to make my home more energy efficient, how much money will I save?" An audit should produce a cost benefit analysis that shows you each measure and the type of savings you would get from the changes you make. Check out our sample cost-benefit analysis.
Our audit can answer some of the most commonly asked questions,
such as:
- Is it cheaper to run a gas or electric dryer?
- Should I add more insulation?
- This room doesn't warm up like the others -- what can be done about that?
- What is the energy usage of the appliances in my home?
The energy audit provides a report that demonstrates what changes would be thebest cost savings for your home -- whether it's adding insulation, replacing the heating plant or replacing windows.
The energy audit also confirms your home is operating in a safe manner. We check for:
- Gas leaks
- Your family's exposure to Carbon Monoxide
- The exhaust methods of your furnace and hot water heater
If a problem does exist, recommendations will be made on how to correct the problem.
If your home is experiencing moisture related problems, the audit needs to identify:
- The sources of moisture that may be causing the problem
- What can be done to fix the problem
Moisture related problems are one of the biggest factors affecting the air quality in a home. Removing the source of moisture or reducing its effects is important to your family's quality of life.
The answer changes based on each situation - we listen to your concerns and provide solutions.
- NeighbborWorks® Rochester can provide financing and grants
- We have low interest loans
- We have a free grant - check here to see if your household qualifies
- We have a grant that covers half the cost - check here to see if your household qualifies
Call 325-4170 ext. 329 for more information.
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