Who needs an energy audit?

Nov. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- How do you know if you need a home energy audit first when making
                                     your home more energy efficient?

Austin, TX , Oct. 28 - The main motivator for most homeowners to have an energy audit
is knowing where to save money. As we see energy bills rising, the problem areas in
the home keep air-conditioners and heaters running full time. A home energy audit can
help you assess how much energy your home uses and how much of that goes to
energy loss. An audit is the first step to solving this problem and saving the
homeowner thousands.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Star, energy efficient choices
can save families about a third on their energy bills in a home. How do you know which
energy efficient improvements are right for your home? Before you invest in expensive
home improvements, request an energy audit of the home with a written report of
recommended improvements. However, to stop wasting money and resolve energy
loss you will, of course, need to implement these recommended improvements.
For the City of Austin, there is another motivator for homeowners with houses on the
market. According to an ordinance passed by the City Council, before the sale of a
home, an energy audit is required and a copy of the audit must be provided to the
purchaser of the home by the seller.
When it comes to energy auditors, where do you start? The industry standard energy
audit may not be enough if you want specific advice on where your home is
experiencing the most energy loss. Most auditors are able to tell you that there is a
problem, but stop short, leaving the homeowner to guess which improvements need to
be addressed first.
By choosing an auditor that uses thermal imaging, a homeowner can “see” inside the
walls for moisture damage that causes mold or render your insulation ineffective.
Thermal imaging is state-of-the-art technology that visually scans and photographs
inside walls, attics, electrical panels and more targeting the home’s energy loss, saving
the homeowner money.
Thermal imaging initially was used to detect cancers. For the first time in the Austin
area, one company is employing this technology exclusively to asses home energy loss.
Energy Doctors of Central Texas uses this unique and effective technology to provide
accurate reports to the homeowner along with the recommended advice of
professionals with over 13 years experience in construction.
During an ordinary inspection, an inspector will look in your attic and measure the
insulation that is readily accessible and visible. The Energy Doctors will survey the
entire home for inadequate insulation as well as moisture damage (without touching the
insulation). This reporting indicates whether or not your insulation is doing it’s job.
Energy Doctors surveys ductwork to insure leaks are not present and heated or cooled
air is not traveling in unintended places of the home.
Included in the survey is a scan of the home’s electrical panel that can spot potential fire
hazards. After the examination, the homeowner receives a written report that can be
used by buyers, sellers or remodelers to fix energy loss problems at their source,
without wasting time and money.".
With the Energy Doctors’ energy audit, the homeowner can target the defects in the
home's energy efficiencies, thus saving potential green.
Energy Doctors - “If you do nothing, your meter is still running.”
For more information, call (512) 358-6254 or visit www.energydoctorsofcentraltexas.com.

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The Energy Doctors provide energy audits using sate of the art infrared camers. We find information about your homes energy loss and make recommendations to repair the problems. You can save up to 50 % on your electric bills.