A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy efficient. A professional technician -- often called an energy auditor -- can give your home a checkup. Items shown here include checking for leaks, examining insulation, inspecting the furnace and ductwork, performing a blower door test and using an infrared camera. Learn more about a professional home energy audit.
Thermographic Inspections
Energy auditors may use thermography -- or infrared scanning -- to detect thermal defects and air leakage in building envelopes.
Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits
While not as thorough as a professional home energy audit, a simple do-it-yourself walk-through can help you identify and prioritize some energy efficiency upgrades.
Blower Door Tests
Professional energy auditors use blower door tests to help determine a home's airtightness.
PFT Air Infiltration Measurement Technique
The airtightness of a building can be determined by using several methods. Learn how the PFT (PerFluorocarbon tracer gas) technique provides information about air leakage and energy loss.
