Save money now and into the future
If your energy bills are high and you want to save money each month, a home energy audit is a wise investment. With increasing energy costs, your energy bills are likely to increase dramatically in the coming years, so getting your energy use under control now is a smart decision.
Requires special equipment
A home energy audit will show you where you can save on your home's energy use, and recommend the best ways to achieve significant savings. Using state-of-the-art equipment, home energy auditors can diagnose where you're losing energy through walls, windows, doors, ductwork, attic and chimney, and where your insulation isn't insulating sufficiently. A home energy audit will also uncover ways to improve energy use through more energy efficient appliances, hot water heaters, energy-saving shower heads and light bulbs.
Home is more comfortable
While a home energy audit can save you money on your energy bills and help the environment by reducing energy consumption, there are other benefits to a home energy audit that you may not have considered. A home energy audit can lead to improvements that make your home more comfortable to live in. For example, by improving the air sealing of your home, you can reduce the draftiness in your home that keeps you chilled in the winter - or reduces the air leaks that make your house feel hot in the summer (while making the air conditioner work overtime).
Discover issues before they become major problems
A home energy audit can uncover repairs that need to be made before they cause massive problems - and lead to even larger expenses. For example, if your attic isn't ventilating properly, it can lead to rotting of roofing and joists. A home energy audit will uncover this problem so appropriate action can be taken in a timely fashion.
Increased home value, more attractive to buyers
A home energy audit can increase the value of your home, and help it sell faster. Savvy buyers and real estate agents look at a home's monthly expenses when determining if a home is a good value. A home energy audit report goes beyond the monthly bills to show the prospective buyer all the details of the home`s energy use. You can show the buyer which improvements have been made and the impact they've had on the monthly expenses. Also, having a home energy audit report shows the buyer that you've taken care of the house, which can sway their decision in your favour.
As you can see, a home energy audit can save you significant money on your energy bills now and into the future, makes your home more comfortable to live in, increases your home's value and makes it more attractive to buyers when the time comes to sell, and can uncover issues before they become big problems and expenses. And don't forget that you'll be doing your part for the environment.
Call Home Energy Solutions of the Triad at 800-724-4841 or 336-587-8345 for your home energy audit needs. We are the only auditor in the Triad with dual certifications of Building Performance Institute and RESNET.
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