We get a lot of questions from homeowners in and around Frankfort about how to reduce monthly energy bills and improve home comfort. The thing is, there’s really no such thing as a “one size fits all” approach to improving home performance. Every home is different, and what might be effective in your neighbor’s home may not prove helpful in your own. A diagnosis without an examination would be considered malpractice in the medical field, and the same goes for your home.
Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy way to determine exactly which types of upgrades (like high-performance insulation) your home can benefit from—a home energy audit from Assured Insulation Solutions.
What is an Energy Audit?
If you’ve never heard of an energy audit, you’re not alone. In many ways, the home energy audit is like a visit to the mechanic for your vehicle, except the focus is placed on home performance. An Assured team member will conduct a visual walkthrough of the home and make a note of any findings. From there, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing will be performed to look for any anomalies that may be affecting energy efficiency. We will then develop a report outlining exactly what you can do to get things back on track.
Here are a just a handful of things you can expect to learn as a result a home energy audit with Assured:
Which Investments Will Be Most Effective for Your Home
Why Some Parts of the Home are Hot or Cold
Whether or Not You Need New HVAC or Solar Equipment (Including Proper Sizing)
How You Can Increase Your Home’s Resale Value through Effective Upgrades
Who Needs an Energy Audit?
There are a great deal of different circumstances that can warrant needing an energy audit. If your home is more than 50 years old and/or you’ve noticed things such as drafts, rattling door frames and an overall inability to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, an energy audit is certainly called for. It’s also good practice to perform an energy audit if you have intentions of replacing your heating or cooling equipment, as doing so will help to ensure you get the most out of your new HVAC system. Once the work has been performed, you can expect lower energy bills, better indoor air quality and a much more efficient home overall. If you are unsure if you can afford either the energy audit or the necessary repairs such an audit might reveal Assured is well versed in the income qualified and On-Bill Financing programs available.