by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 22, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
Air Sealing Your Home Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 21, 2022 | Blower Door Test, HVAC Duct Testing
Home energy professionals use a blower door as a diagnostic tool to determine how much air is entering or escaping from your home. Professional energy assessors use blower door tests to help determine a home’s airtightness. Our blower door instructional video...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 18, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Air Sealing for New Construction Minimizing air movement in and out of a house is key to building an energy-efficient home. Controlling air leakage is also critical to moisture control. Before developing an air sealing strategy, you should also consider the...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 18, 2022 | Blower Door Test
Fireplace and Chimney Efficiency In the frigid temperatures of winter, nothing sounds better than cozying up to the fireplace with a cup of cocoa. While fireplaces can be a great source of warmth during the colder months, if they are not properly maintained, they can...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 16, 2022 | Blower Door Test, HVAC Duct Testing
Minimizing Energy Losses in Ducts Your air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home, and if the ducts are poorly sealed or insulated, they are likely contributing to higher energy bills. Your home’s duct system is a branching network of...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 14, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing, Uncategorized
Energy auditors may use thermography — or infrared scanning — to detect thermal defects and air leakage in building envelopes. How Thermographic Inspections Work Thermography measures surface temperatures by using infrared video and still cameras. These...
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