Assessing Your Home’s Energy Use

Many homeowners are trying to cut down their energy expenses. Some will rush to buy the best energy-efficient products, such as smart AC units. Others focus on cutting down their heating and cooling usage. However, the best way to start is by assessing your energy use. This way, you can find the right areas to adjust.

How To Assess

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need complex equations to see how much energy you use. In fact, you can use the Home Energy Yardstick of ENERGY STAR®. This system will estimate your usage from 0-10. It will also determine your annual carbon emissions, and compare it to average scores. This way, you can have a general idea about how much you use.

All you’ll need is your utility bills and basic information about your home. For the utility bills, collect all of the bills for the past 12 months, including this month if possible. This may also account for previous heating repair projects. For your basic information, give the zip code, square footage, and sources of energy for your home.

How a Professional Audit Can Help

While this DIY method is a handy guide, it’s still important to consult a professional. They can help you get a more accurate and thorough assessment. Not only will this account for your utility, it will also consider your home. This includes the doors, windows, siding, and roofing. The auditor might even use specialized equipment, such as an infrared camera.

As specialists in heating and air conditioning repair, the Airworks, Inc. team has helped many clients reduce their energy expenses. We can give a thorough assessment, thanks to our connection with ENERGY STAR. We also provide approved AC units, guaranteed to help your home feel nicer. You can get all of this, and still save money.

Call us today at (406) 630-4170 or use our contact us page to learn more about our services. We offer our services in Whitefish and Kalispell, MT.