Would you like to save money on your energy costs? According to Energy.gov1, you could reduce your energy bill by 5 to 30 percent if you follow the recommendations of a home energy audit. Think how much those savings could add up, year after year. Getting a home energy audit could end up saving you quite a bit of money. And the more you know about home energy audits, the more comfortable you may feel arranging one. Here’s how to get ready for a home energy audit – and what an audit may include.
How to get ready for your home energy audit
Energy.gov provides helpful information about energy audits. The website suggests you do these two things before your audit:
• Gather your energy bills for the past year (or obtain a summary)
• Write down current issues you’re facing with your home
What your auditor may do
Your energy auditor may begin by taking a look at your home exterior, such as to see your windows and wall size. Next, he or she may ask you some questions, to better understand how you use your home. Then, your energy auditor may look for places where your home could be losing energy. Auditors may use advanced technology such as infrared cameras or blower doors.
Go for it – learn how to make your home more energy efficient!
From Blaine to Wayzata, there may be inefficiencies in your home that are just quietly costing you money. Or you may already suspect where your home is leaking energy, but you want to know for sure. Why not take a proactive step and have an energy auditor take a look? You could learn what steps to take to make your house more efficient.
If you have questions about how to get an energy audit, or what to do with the results, give us a call at Minnesota Exteriors. We’ve helped Minnesotans with their homes since 1947. We know how important it is to keep the cold outside. We’ll be happy to refer you to a reliable source for an energy audit. You may find out just what you need to make your house warmer and cozier.
1. Energy.gov. U.S. Department of Energy, energy.gov/energysaver/professional-home-energy-audits. Accessed November 2017.