The common mistake most home energy audit services commit is that they look at a house as an isolated entity when in fact; it should be viewed as a system. This is because you may have the best insulation system in place but when your air conditioner is dirty or malfunctioning, it will still take up too much energy. Remember that the purpose of any insulation is to retain as much cool as possible in a hot summer day so if your cooling system fails, you will still be losing energy. Therefore, your energy auditor must view your home as a system wherein if one aspect fails, the entire household ends up under-performing.

What can I expect from an energy auditor?

Companies providing home energy audit services calculate the frequency of exchange in terms of air flow inside your home. This, in turn, helps your auditor determine your heating and cooling requirements and put that information against your actual energy consumption. From there, your home will be rated in terms of energy efficiency.

Aside from this, an energy audit will also list the areas in your household that lack insulation, with poor insulation and/or dirty insulation. Recommendations for better energy efficiency will also be included in the report.

What do I need to prepare to for an energy audit?

Your presence is needed during the audit because you need to make sure that all the rooms in your home, including the attic and crawlspaces are accessible. Your energy auditor will need to check the insulation and energy efficiency in every room, including cabinets if there are existing holes. Also, refrain from using any wood-heating appliances 24 prior to the inspection.

How do I know if my auditor is experienced or not?

There are three ways to know if you’ve chosen the right home energy audit services provider. First, it only takes an hour or two to finish your home’s assessment. If this is the case, it may only mean that the auditor did not go through every area in your home, or if he did, he didn’t check every space available. A good assessment usually takes two to three hours, depending on the size of the house.

Second, your energy auditor should not oblige you to purchase any product that his company or a partner company is selling. Although some discounts may be offered, you should not be forced to patronize your auditor’s product. Rather, an experienced auditor will only provide sound pieces of advice based on the information he has gathered and leave you to make your own decision.

Lastly, your chosen energy auditor must be updated with the newer technologies that maximize energy efficiency. This is extremely important in the process of getting correct results.

Will a home energy services provider file a Tax Rebate in my behalf?

Unless stated otherwise by the home energy audit services provider, you will need to personally file for an application for tax rebate. To apply obtain a copy of the tax form for renewable and efficiency credits. You also need to have copies of the receipts as proof of the amount you spent in making your home more energy efficient.

Backed with the knowledge on what happens before and during the visit of your preferred home energy audit services, you will better understand what you will be expecting. Follow the solutions your energy auditor gives and you will definitely be saving more on your energy bill.

Visit Star Energy Audits at 5826 Louis XIV, New Orleans, LA 70124 or call us at 504-383-3261.

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