Home Performance Assessments
Why would I need a Comprehensive Home Assessment?
- High utility bills
- Too hot or too cold areas in your home
- Heating and cooling system runs too long
- Indoor air quality problems such as dust, mold, drafts or asthma
- Desire to conserve energy resources
Airquip's Options for Home Performance Assessments
Home Energy Review
Completed in approximately 1 hour
Helps homeowner determine benefits and qualifications for Comprehensive Home Assessment
BPI Certified Building Analyst
Visual inspect exterior, interior, attic and crawlspace
Walk-through observation, no diagnostic testing
Clipboard notes taken with a follow-up written summary report
Cost is free
Comprehensive Home Assessment
Completed in 3-6 hoursAlso known as an "Energy Audit" Conducted by a BPI Certified Building Analyst Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Visual inspect exterior, interior, attic and crawlspace; photographed Assess energy usage and comfort levels Inventory major appliances and lighting Conduct diagnostic tests for gas leaks, combustion safety, duct leakage and air infiltration Provide NYSERDA written report to include:
- Recommended improvement measures
- Prioritized order of work
- Identifying payback periods of each measure
- Provide itemized pricing of each
Re-test after completed work for verification of improvements (1-2 hours) Cost varies on home size and systems
- Thermal (insulation) and pressure (air) barrier visual inspection
- Attic ventilation
- Window and door inspection
- Gas leak detection
- Combustion appliance zone (CAZ) depressurization
- Carbon monoxide level
- Primary heating and water heater combustion efficiency
- Primary heating distribution efficiency
- Structural air leakage
- Living space ventilation review
- Moisture issues observed
- Other exterior and interior safety and structural observations
