Not only is the average modern home built with energy efficiency in mind, today’s HVAC systems are also designed from the ground up to be as energy efficient as possible. But all homes tend to lose their energy efficiency over time, making a professional energy audit a wise decision prior to starting off the summer cooling season.

How an Energy Audit Benefits Your Home

A professional energy audit goes in-depth to assess your home’s energy usage, which is the first step toward improving your HVAC system and your home’s overall efficiency.

A trained and knowledgeable auditor will perform a room-by-room examination of your home, using a variety of testing methods to detect sources of energy loss. Some of these include the traditional blower door test, while others include state-of-the-art thermographic scanning equipment. The auditor may also review past utility bills to pinpoint excess usage stemming from energy waste.

All this information comes together in a comprehensive report that helps both homeowners and contractors take the best steps toward improving efficiency and home comfort. This allows you to make improvements or changes to your HVAC system that not only boost performance and efficiency, but also improve home comfort as well.

Turn to the Experts

Only a certified energy auditor has the tools and capability to conduct a thorough investigation of your home's energy usage patterns. Before you call on an auditor, here are a few important tips to make your experience a much smoother one:

• Create a list of current problems, if any, your home is facing, including severe room draft and condensation.
• Take note of the small details, such as your home’s average thermostat setting, number of occupants, etc., that could help your auditor.
• Make sure the auditor comes with several references and reviews of their work.
• If your auditor doesn't do thermographic inspections, don’t hesitate to call on one that does.

Looking to improve your HVAC system’s performance with a professional audit? Contact Tri-County Heating & Cooling for your heating and cooling needs throughout the greater West Chester area.

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