Why You Should Add an Energy Audit to Your Spring To-Do List

Spring is a time for renewal, and that includes taking steps to ensure your home runs as efficiently as possible. An energy audit assesses the performance of your home’s systems, including heating and cooling equipment, air-sealing opportunities, major appliances and electrical components. Whether you are looking to make your home more comfortable or just trying to lower energy bills, an energy audit should make it on your to-do list this spring.

Benefits of an Energy Audit

An energy audit provides the information you need to develop a plan that works best to create an energy-efficient home. Some of its key benefits include:

Lower Energy Bills: An inspection team can identify air leaks and other sources of wasted energy in your home, helping you economize on costly heating/cooling bills. Your auditor can also recommend quick fixes or more extensive upgrades like a door or window replacement that will help save significant money over time.

Improved Home Comfort: Everyone wants a home they can enjoy without feeling drafts, dealing with freezing rooms or being too hot during summertime. A thorough energy audit by a licensed professional will identify comfort issues as well as areas for improvement so your family can live in total comfort all year round.

Increased Home Value: Energy improvements offer a lasting value when it’s time to place a market price on your residential property.

How to Find a Qualified Professional

A qualified energy auditor should be certified by organizations like the Residential Energy Services Network or RESNET. Their home energy certification program requires all auditors to obtain training and use specific testing procedures when conducting an energy audit so that the results are reliable. It ensures you’re choosing a professional who is qualified in this field.

An energy audit is a great way to unlock the secrets of your home’s performance and develop an efficient plan that saves you money in both the short and long term. Get started on this important spring chore with help from exterior renovation company Acorn Home Improvements, Inc. in Whippany, NJ. Send us a message or call (973) 386-9604 to schedule an appointment.