Comments on: Home Energy Audit

By: NC Mom

NC Mom — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:01:40 +0000

I called Phillip Richardson at McAuslin Consultants 828-329-2675, and he came in and did a complete Home Energy Audit. He was very professional and extremely helpful. He showed me the things that could be done to save energy, and gave me cost estimates on each repair and the potential savings for each. He then recommended local contractors I could call and have the work done. He was there to help me, not sell me a product. He did not just leave me there, he has been available to answer my questions throughout the process. If you are interested in saving money on your bills, or are just curious as to what an energy audit is, I would recommend Phillip and his company to anyone.

By: solar for your home

solar for your home — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:30:14 +0000

Are we the only ones concerned about this issue?

By: Green-Julie

Green-Julie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:01:10 +0000

I was expecting to pay a ton for my audit, but it actually ended up being free. After my evaluation, ecoProach credited me back the amount I spent on the audit towards my renovations. Not a bad deal if you consider the money I’m saving on my power bill these days. If anybody’s looking for someone to talk to about energy audits, ask for Will or Eric at ecoProach. They really know their stuff: (408) 720-8727

By: C pavelek

C pavelek — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:37:23 +0000

You can purchase books on this subject or go to the Department of Energy (DOE) website and search for home energy audits. I did not perform the audit, but I did weatherize my home. I live up north, Michigan to be exact, and weatherizing my home has really helped with heating bills. Adding extra insulation, sealing gaps and holes, replacing weather striping around doors and windows. I think the most important aspect of the process when weatherizing my home was sealing gaps using foam. Beyond what I have mentioned, the next step may be windows and a new 90 to 90 percent efficient gas forced air furnace.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:42:01 +0000

Tell me about it. I’ve never heard of this sort of thing, but I’ll for sure look into it now.

By: ANDREA COLE

ANDREA COLE — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:41:18 +0000

My home totally needs an energy audit!! My bills are up the wazoo lately!

By: Dolores

Dolores — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:21:39 +0000

How much does an energy audit cost? I imagine the money would eventually be worth the energy savings, but how long does that take?!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:08:40 +0000

Are services like these really free?

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:04:43 +0000

I’ve never heard of an energy audit! I’m pretty good about conserving energy in my home, but Im sure if I hired an energy auditor, they would be able to find something.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:03:49 +0000

I have a doggie door in my house. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do so that less of the air leaks out? I feel like it’s making my energy bills way too high!