If you’ve spent any time on our website, you’ve probably heard about energy evaluation and how they can be a great way to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. But did you know that an energy evaluation can also help you improve the health of you and your family?
How an Energy Evaluation Can Make Your Home Healthier
Your house depends on a number of systems that work together to keep it healthy, efficient, and comfortable year-round. This includes its heating and cooling systems, ventilation, and insulation. If a problem arises with one system, it’s going to affect the health of your entire home.
If you want your home to be a healthy space for you and your family, it’s important to take a comprehensive approach. A Whole Home Evaluation, which is our comprehensive home energy evaluation (or energy audit), helps pinpoint a wide range of issues that could be harming your indoor air quality (IAQ).
Your evaluation, for example, might reveal that air leaks are letting outdoor pollutants into your home; or, it might reveal that poorly insulated ductwork is leading to condensation and mold growth.
What to Expect during Your Home Evaluation
The Whole Home Evaluation includes a number of diagnostic tests — such as draft testing to assess air leakage, infrared thermal imaging to locate missing insulation, and combustion safety testing to make sure carbon monoxide isn’t entering your home.
After your evaluation, you’ll receive a custom solution with home upgrades that are proven to:
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Reduce dust and allergens
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Control indoor moisture
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Prevent mold growth
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Ensure proper ventilation
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Eliminate harmful gases like radon and carbon monoxide
Smart Upgrades to Improve Your Family’s Health
Improving IAQ and home health starts with making the right home upgrades. Every house is different, so the right solutions for one house might not be the right solutions for another.
Some of the home performance upgrades we most often recommend include:
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Air sealing to keep out allergens and excess moisture
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Mechanical ventilation for fresh indoor air
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Duct sealing to eliminate leaks in ductwork
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Improvements to your thermal envelope (Insulation)
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New windows and doors for greater home comfort
