Are you starting to dread opening up your heating bill every month? Unusually cold weather and rising energy costs have made this a tough year for many of us in the DC Metro area.
If you’re looking for ways to save, investing in an energy audit is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Home Energy Medics is a DC energy audit company that can help you save energy, reduce your heating bills, and make your home more comfortable all at the same time, starting with a comprehensive home energy audit.
Keep reading to learn how an energy audit works, the savings it can bring, and how improvements like insulation upgrades can transform your home into a comfy, energy efficient haven all year round.
What Is an Energy Audit?
An energy audit is a professional assessment of your home’s energy efficiency. During the process, we evaluate your home to identify areas where energy is being wasted and recommend targeted improvements to reduce energy consumption.
Most insulation companies offer energy audits, but they tend to be limited. A standard insulation auditor will look at your insulation and check for air leaks. Those are important areas to consider during an energy audit, but if it ends there, you’re not getting your money’s worth. Home Energy Medics offers comprehensive, in-depth energy audits during which we evaluate every inch of your home. We look at insulation, evaluate your indoor air quality, take moisture readings, assess your ductwork, and much more. This gives us a complete picture of your home’s energy efficiency so that we can recommend the most effective, energy-saving improvements.
How an Energy Audit Can Save You Money
You can save on your energy bills by making the upgrades recommended during your energy audit. Addressing issues like poor insulation, air leakage, and leaky ducts will stop the constant flow of heat leaving your home—and your hard-earned money along with it.
We make custom recommendations for improving your home’s energy efficiency based on the results of your energy audit. Our recommendations are different for every home, but may include:
- Insulation - Heat pours out of underinsulated houses, driving up your energy bills. We install attic, basement/crawlspace, and exterior wall insulation to hold heat inside your home where it belongs. With appropriate insulation and air sealing, you can save 15% on your heating and cooling costs!
- Duct Sealing - A typical HVAC duct system loses 20-30% of the heat that moves through it due to leaks. Duct sealing stops heat from escaping, saving you money.
- HVAC Upgrades - Old, inefficient heating and hot water systems cost more to run and can drive up your energy bills. Replacing your dying gas furnace or water heater with an electric heat pump can save energy and potentially reduce your heating bills.
- Energy Efficient Windows & Doors - If your windows and doors are outdated or weren’t installed correctly, they could be costing you money. Installing ENERGY STAR windows and exterior doors can reduce energy waste and save you money.
Additional Benefits of a Home Energy Audit
Lower heating bills are just the tip of the iceberg. Making the improvements recommended during your energy audit doesn’t just save you money—it makes your home more comfortable, too.
Think about how frustrating it is to have one room that’s always freezing while another feels stuffy and hot. Or how annoying it is to feel a constant cold draft, even with the heat cranked up. These are common problems that an energy audit can help resolve.
By sealing air leaks, adding insulation, and optimizing your heating system, you’ll create a more consistent indoor temperature throughout your home. No more bundling up in layers or avoiding certain rooms because they’re too cold. Instead, your home will feel warm, cozy, and inviting—exactly what you want during the winter months.
And the benefits don’t end when winter does. Many upgrades—like improved insulation and sealing air leaks—will also keep your home cooler during the summer months. This means you’ll enjoy lower energy bills and greater comfort all year round.
Energy Audits in Maryland & Northern Virginia
If you’re tired of high heating bills and a drafty, uncomfortable home, now is the perfect time to schedule an energy audit with Home Energy Medics. We’ll show you where your home is wasting energy and how to fix it so you can stay warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and energy efficient all year long. The improvements you make following the audit can quickly pay for themselves through lower energy bills. And with ongoing savings year after year, you’ll continue to see the financial benefits long after the initial work is done.