Introduction: Our inspectors search for problem areas in your home where simple or sometimes complex measures can be taken to save you much more money than the costs to fix. Using a blower door test, our energy audit inspector will affix a flexible, airtight door over an exterior door frame, leaving the exterior door frame open. The blower door shroud contains a powerful fan that removes the indoor air, which lowers the pressure in the home.
Once the home has achieved sufficient negative pressure, the inspector will evaluate the home's exterior envelope, looking for sources of drafts, heat loss or air infiltration.
After you know where your home is losing energy, we'll help you make a plan by asking you a few questions: