Do You Need A Home Energy Audit?
Are you wondering if you're paying to heat and cool your attic? Or, if you're flushing money down your toilet? Those are legitimate concerns and if you haven't done an energy audit in a while, well then, you probably are.
There are several types of energy audits available to you. You can choose anything from a free audit to a do-it-yourself audit or you can have a professional come to your home and do one for you.
Here are a few things that will help you determine what type of home energy audit is right for you.
1. Free Home Energy Audit. You can find these on your local utility company website or at Home Energy Saver or Energy Star. These are all free for you to use and they will help you determine the areas of your home that are costing you money.
2. Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit. In order for you to utilize this type of audit, you will need a few tools before you can get started. This audit will cost you around $50 if you don't have the proper tools. If you have your own tools, it will essentially be free. Here is a link for a DIY home energy audit. http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits
3. Hire A Professional. A professional energy auditor will give you a visual inspection or a diagnostic inspection depending on your budget. A visual inspection will generally cost around $150 and due to the auditors experience, will be able to give you many options for reducing your energy waste. A diagnostic inspection will cost anywhere from $350 - $650. This type of inspection is performed using equipment such as a thermal scanner and a duct blaster. With this type of equipment, your energy auditor can easily find leaks, toxic fumes and where your insulation is lacking.
For any of these energy audits, you will need some specific information such as what your energy costs and usage were from the previous year, what type of energy source powers your home and what the square footage is for your home, etc.
It is well worth the savings for the little bit of time you will spend working on your energy audit which is usually somewhere between two and four hours depending on what option you choose.
If you decide that you would like a newer, more energy efficient home, call your realtor. Your realtor would be more than happy to give you a list of available homes in your area and would be able to help you sell your current home and help you find a new one as well.
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About the Author: Millie Gil has been a successful Licensed Real Estate agent for over 25 years in Florida. Millie is Vice President of Bold Real Estate Group, a boutique agency committed to concierge personalized service for discerning buyers, sellers and renters of residential and commercial properties. Millie is fluent in English and Spanish with a strong network of real estate professionals worldwide.
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