Benefits of a Home Energy Audit
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Planning on upgrading to a more efficient home? You might have some ideas of what you want to do: add some insulation to the attic, for example. But your home energy upgrade might not be effective if there are other efficiency issues hidden in your home.
What Is a Home Energy Audit?
A home energy audit is a service provided by some HVAC companies to help you determine what you can do to make your home more efficient and help your AC and heating equipment to perform better. You get an assessment of your home, and you can get a custom plan for healthier air, energy savings, and comfort.
During an energy audit, a technician may look into the following parts of your home, though services vary from company to company.
- Insulation – Technicians will find out where your home is lacking insulation and whether your attic needs any work before insulation can be added.
- Air Ducts – Leaky air ducts are very common, and they make an AC system a lot less efficient when air leaks into unoccupied spaces instead of the space in your home.
- Ventilation – Poor indoor air quality is ranked among the top health concerns in the US by the EPA. We’ll help you find out if there are changes you should make for better air quality.
- Heating and AC Systems – Any energy audit should include an examination of your air conditioning and heating systems to see if the equipment is operating efficiently. Your technician may recommend repairs or a tune-up, or they might notice that your system is due for a replacement.
- Water Heater – Some companies will also check on the efficiency of your water heater, and may make recommendations for improvement, like insulating pipes or flushing the tank.
- Building Envelope – Leaks around windows and doors make a major difference in how well your air conditioning and heating systems can perform. Technicians can test your home’s efficiency and find out what steps you can take to seal up problem areas.
Get custom recommendations for your home’s efficiency in Charlotte, NC. Call GSM Services (704) 864-0344 and leave the comfort to us!