Have you heard of an energy audit? It is a home energy assessment to determine the energy efficiency of your home. You can either do it yourself or hire a professional. According to ENERGY STAR, all you need is your last 12 months of utility bills. Contact your utility provider for a 12-month summary if you don’t have it or misplaced it.
If you want a more thorough assessment, you can hire a Professional. There are different techniques and tools they use to determine where you could be losing energy. Such equipments would include blower doors and infrared cameras. Below is a YouTube video to show you more about energy assessments.
After the assessment, the evaluation would include how to make your home more energy efficient. One way to make them more energy efficient is to have replacement windows and doors that have insulated glass or Low-E coating. Check out energy efficiency category in our blogs to find out more information.