Energy-Check<\/span><\/h1>\nAn Energy-Check is an add-on to a standard Home Inspection. \u00a0Choose an\u00a0Energy-Check<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0understand the basic energy performance of the home you are buying. \u00a0Included within the main home inspection report will be an Energy-Check section that will outline improvement recommendations to consider once you own the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Schedule Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>An Energy-Check is similar to an energy audit in that it defines components of a home that may have lower energy efficiency and describes ways in which you can improve these areas. The core difference from a standard energy audit is that no blower door test<\/a> is performed to define where air leaks may be occurring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA more energy efficient\u00a0home not only saves you money but typically will lead to a more comfortable home<\/strong> during the extreme seasons. We recommend this add-on to your home inspection so you can address issues before you move in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Included Energy-Check inspection areas:<\/h2>\n
Included is a review of<\/p>\n
\n- Insulation levels<\/li>\n
- Air-Leakage concerns<\/li>\n
- Window performance<\/li>\n
- Heating-Cooling system efficiency<\/li>\n
- Water-Heating efficiency<\/li>\n
- Lighting-Appliance recommendations<\/li>\n
- Infra-Red scans of the home for energy related deficiencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While not as comprehensive as a full Home Energy Audit, this check provides valuable input to a prospective home buyer relating to the energy efficiency considerations of your new home.<\/p>\n<\/div>
An Energy-Check is similar to an energy audit in that it defines components of a home that may have lower energy efficiency and describes ways in which you can improve these areas. The core difference from a standard energy audit is that no blower door test<\/a> is performed to define where air leaks may be occurring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A more energy efficient\u00a0home not only saves you money but typically will lead to a more comfortable home<\/strong> during the extreme seasons. We recommend this add-on to your home inspection so you can address issues before you move in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Included is a review of<\/p>\n While not as comprehensive as a full Home Energy Audit, this check provides valuable input to a prospective home buyer relating to the energy efficiency considerations of your new home.<\/p>\n<\/div>Included Energy-Check inspection areas:<\/h2>\n
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