Top Air Heating & A/C encourages all homeowners to schedule a home energy audit in Riverside, CA. An energy audit is particularly important if you have high heating and cooling bills or a drafty home. There are a lot of systems in your home that can cause you to spend unnecessarily if you have inefficient equipment or poorly sealed doors, windows, and attic spaces. Once you know the problem areas, however, you can tackle them in a prioritized manner. It’s a great way to get the most value out of your home comfort and improvement budget.
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The Department of Energy estimates that an energy audit can help you lower your energy bill by as much as 30%. Many homeowners can recoup the audit fee within the first year alone. There are other ways to save as well. You may be able to claim the audit on your federal taxes through the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. In addition, many local energy providers offer rebates for audits. You can find out about those through your provider’s website.
Inadequate and old insulation are common areas where homeowners lose a lot of energy. It’s important to monitor insulation in attics, crawl spaces, and walls. Some insulation, such as fiberglass, can last upward of 100 years. With cellulose-based materials, the lifespan is usually only 20 or 30 years. You can lose as much as 25% of your heating and cooling through your walls. You can lose even more through your windows and doors.
If you have a central HVAC system, ductwork is a common problem area. The DOE estimates that losses due to air leakage in a typical home are at least 20% and as high as 40%. That can make a dramatic difference in how much you spend every summer and winter. Our team will perform a duct camera inspection during the energy audit. If there are issues, repair options include sealing the ducts and replacing bad panels and hardware.
Another important aspect of a home energy audit is getting an accurate assessment of your home’s heating and cooling units. HVAC equipment can become inefficient over time and consume significantly more electricity and fuel. The other point to consider is that modern systems are much more efficient than those made 15 or more years ago.
There are tax credits, rebates, and other energy incentives available for these newer systems. Some of the most energy-efficient solutions on the market include condensing furnaces and dual-fuel heat pumps. Upgrading to a smart thermostat can save you another 10% through scheduling. You may also want to consider options like HVAC zone control.
There are many potential benefits to a home energy audit:
Improve indoor air quality
Lower electricity and fuel bills
Minimize heating and cooling losses
Tighten your home’s building envelope
Reduce your household’s carbon footprint
Best Riverside Home Energy Audit Services
Top Air Heating & A/C serves homeowners throughout Riverside and the surrounding areas. Our team specializes in insulation, ductwork, and heating and cooling equipment. We’ve helped many customers save money and make their homes more comfortable through an energy audit. We are a BBB-accredited business and deliver outstanding customer service and care.
Are you ready to find out where your home is costing you excessively? Call Top Air Heating & A/C today or contact us online to schedule your home energy audit in Riverside.