How a Home Energy Audit is Done

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Having a home energy audit done on your home helps you save on your energy bills because an expert will go around and pinpoint areas around your house that may be costing you too much energy and also tell you how you can keep it from doing that.

Among the many things they will point out will be air leakage, which is can not only cause you to pay high bills but also cause your home to be uncomfortable and unhealthy to live in. Energy audits will identify where the leakages are taking place if any, and offer effective solutions to the problem.

Having an energy audit done will also increase your home’s resale value and marketability because it gives potential buyers insurance that they are buying a home that is energy efficient and won’t cost them an arm and a leg to maintain. It will also uncover hidden problems that can otherwise turn into health risks like mold and mildew growth.

Believe it or not, energy audits will also tell you how much greenhouse gas your home is emitting so you’ll be able to do your bit for the environment as well. And lastly, energy audits are really a good investment because you will be able not just to have an energy efficient home for as long as you live there, you will also enjoy a healthy tax return of about 16% each year after taking into account the money you spent on home improvements.