At Energy Audits of Chicagoland, you only pay for the audit you need. During our free consultation, we will togrther determine your goals and take into account specific factors of your home. For example, if you recently had your appliances updated with energy-efficient units, you do not need a mechanical appliance review and we skip that test (and that expense). We will review past energy usage and structure changes, review lifestyle factors, and select reports to fit your specific goals.
A complete, comprehensive energy audit gives you information on:
We provide a variety of services for your home energy needs. All of our services come with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.
Services We Offer
An energy audit generally takes less than six hours to conduct and will not disrupt most home activities.
Energy Audits of Chicagoland offers the following professional energy auditing services:
Infrared Photography > Infrared cameras help locate difficult thermal issues and places lacking insulation.
Air Infiltration Test > The highest energy lost in most homes is air infiltration through cracks and leaks. This test will identify where your home is leaking.
Leak Location and Documentation > While the home is de-pressurized, specific leaks are located and marked.
Computer Modeling > Sophisticated diagnositc software models various improvements, providing specific return on investment information so you can make smart home improvement decisions.
Window Evaluation > An on-site visual measurement and inspection of your home's windows, including photographs to easily identify problem areas.
Thermal Envelope Evaluation > A thorough evaluation of the thermal make-up of all walls, attics, windows and doors, basements and crawl spaces.
Thermal Envelope Inspection > Similar to a Thermal Envelope Evaluation, used when only minor repairs are being considered.
Heating and Cooling System Review > Analysis of the energy efficiency of your home's heating and cooling systems.
Water Heater Evaluation > Water heaters are notoriously high users of energy. We will evaluate the efficiency of your water to determine whether a replacement or a "blanket" may make sense.
Major Appliance Review > Refrigerators and freezers account for an average of 15% of a home's energy usage. We will look at all major appliances and recommend changes where they make sense.
Past Energy Usage Review > Understand your energy use by comparing actual usage with a computer-calculated usage for your home.
Blower Door Test > This test quantifies overall home leakage by de-pressurizing the home and establishing air-change rates.
Construction Specifications > Get a report that helps you design your addition or major remodel to highly energy efficient.
Pre- and Post-Construction Testing > Ensure you realize the energy efficiency you expected when you designed your addition or remodel.
Duct System Testing > Heat and air conditioning ductwork is leak tested using a duct pressurizer.
Mechanical Evaluation > Energy efficiency values for all heating and air-conditioning systems and all major appliances.
Report Generation > Detailed report with financial payback report of possible upgrades, environmental impact report of possible upgrades, and report on the current energy costs of your home.
