Energy Audit Houston

Over 90% of Houston homes consume 30% to 75% more energy than they should. Out of sight out of mind culprits such as leaky A/C ducts, inadequate insulation, excessive air leakage, and attic ventilation problems are costing Houston homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year.

Beyond energy conservation and cost, there are issues pertaining to health, comfort, home value, safety and the environment that make an energy audit a wise investment.

 The only way for you to know how much energy is being wasted and to determine cost-effective ways to conserve energy is to conduct a whole-house energy audit houston.

 

HousePro Energy Solutions’ certified team of energy experts offers you comprehensive Energy Smart Performance Testing for your home. Remember…

• 9 out of 10 homes have serious air leakage problems.

Homeowner impact: Air leakage can increase home cooling and heating costs by over 30% and contribute to comfort, health and safety problems.

• Most duct systems tested lose 25% to 40% of the air conditioning and heat put out by the air conditioner or furnace.

Homeowner impact: Your HVAC system must work overtime to cool and heat your home, thereby wasting energy and costing you more to operate.

• In Houston, cooling and heating comprise 45% to 65% or more of your total energy bill contingent on how well the home is weatherized.

Homeowner impact: Proper home weatherization reduces energy bills by increasing the energy efficiency of the home.

• The Appraisal Journal found that the selling price of homes increased by $20.73 for every $1 decrease in energy bills.

Homeowner impact: For example, if your energy bills average $1,500/yr. and you saved $400/yr., your home value would increase by $8,300.

 

Houston Energy Audit and Testing FAQs

Following are questions asked about Energy Audits and EnergySmart Performance Testing.

Q: What is an energy audit?

HousePro Energy Solutions’ home energy audit is a comprehensive assessment of how much energy your home consumes and an evaluation of ways you can make your home more energy efficient. The audit is conducted by our certified energy experts and includes a series of EnergySmart Performance Tests and inspections.

Q: Why get an energy audit?

The primary reason to get an energy audit is to identify problems within your house that result in wasting energy and high energy bills. Overall benefits include:

• Saving energy and money

• Increasing home value and comfort

• Making your home healthier

• Reducing pollution & greenhouse emissions

• Qualifying for tax credits and utility incentives

 

Q: What are common problems identified in an energy audit?

          Common Problems of Energy Audit Houston

• Insufficient insulation levels

• Disconnected, Leaky and uninsulated Ducts

• Inefficient A/C and Heating system

• Insufficient and unsealed return air system

• Outdated and inefficient water heater

• Inefficient appliances

• Inefficient and high wattage light bulbs.

• Combustion safety

• Inadequate attic ventilation

Q: How much does an Energy Audit cost?

Energy audits fluctuate in cost based on the square footage of the home, number of tests performed, and how comprehensive the final audit report is.

Q: What types of EnergySmart Performance Tests, inspections, and analyses are utilized to identify energy problems and solutions?

House Air Leakage Testing Houston

(Using a Blower Door to quantify a home’s air leakage rate)

Infrared Testing Houston

(To isolate insulation problems, moisture, hot spots and other thermal anomalies)

Duct Leakage Testing Houston

(The Duct Blaster measures air leakage from the HVAC ductwork.)

Insulation Inspection Houston

(To determine if floor, ceiling, and wall insulation meet current energy codes)

Window and Door Inspection Houston

(Inspect doors and windows for proper weather-stripping. Inspect windows for number of panes, frame material and the presence of low coatings.)

Computer Energy Modeling/ HERS Rater

(To determine what your energy bills should be and isolate where your energy dollars are

wasted)

Improvement Analysis

(To determine which energy-efficiency improvements would reduce energy costs and make your home more comfortable, the estimated amount of savings, costs and payback for each energy-efficiency recommendation)

Call Energy Audit Houston at 713-364-8960  For all your Energy Audit, Service and Checkup Needs in Houston.