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Relying on the latest technologies, advanced building science principles and diagnostic equipment, using a "whole house approach" our trained technicians look at all the components of a home and show you exactly how to maximize your H.E.L.P. Home Energy & Life Performance efficiency.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®, a national program from the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort at home, while helping to protect the environment.
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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® assessments include:
- Exterior home inspections- inspects for moisture problems, proper attic and crawl space ventilation and window inefficiencies.
- Interior home inspection- inspects for indoor moisture problems, proper room ventilation, air leaks and insulation levels.
Attic inspections- inspects insulation levels and ventilation.
- Crawl Space and basement inspection- inspects for moisture problems, insulation levels and air sealing.
- Diagnostic testing and combustion safety- tests for efficiency and any natural gas leaks or gaseous toxin levels.
- The blower door test- measures volume of air leaking from your home.
- Duct blaster test for duct leakage- measures volume of air leaking from your ducts.
Upgrading lighting and appliances- energy used for lighting and appliances can account for half of your home’s total utility bill. As a result, the home performance contractor may recommend ENERGY STAR qualified products, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, electronic equipment, light fixtures and compact fluorescent bulbs. An energy-and-water efficient hot water heating system may also be recommended.
Many homes have leaky ductwork and poor air flow, resulting in stuffy and uncomfortable rooms — regardless of the thermostat setting. Sealing your home’s ducts with mastic, metal tape or spray-on sealant, and balancing the duct system to optimize air flow to all rooms will help. Insulating ductwork in attics, crawlspaces, and some basements can also help to ensure that your home will be more comfortable.
Many air leaks in homes are fairly obvious, such as around windows, doors, and electrical outlets. But others, like those in attics, around chimneys, and through recessed lighting fixtures, are often the more significant sources of energy loss in a home. Sealing air leaks is critical to improving the overall efficiency of your home and will make your heating and cooling system perform better. Along with air sealing, your contractor may recommend that you add insulation.
Many older homes are not well-insulated, and some have no insulation at all. Properly installed insulation in walls, floors, and attics provides for more even temperatures throughout the house and results in a quieter, more comfortable living environment that is easier to heat and cool.
Installing ENERGY STAR-qualified windows lowers energy bills and saves you money over single-paned and even new double-paned, clear-glass windows.
The ENERGY STAR Web site offers information about qualified windows.
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