RESNET stands for, Residential Energy Services Network, and is a nationally recognized certification and rating system in the United States for home energy efficiency. As a RESNET qualified EnergySmart Contractor, such as Lindus Construction, you can rest assured that you are working with a professional that has the knowledge from passing a RESNET administered exam as well as successfully completing approved energy efficiency training.
In today’s age, when we are all looking where to save a dollar or two, a home energy assessment could be exactly what you are looking for to improve your home’s energy efficiency and put more green back in your pockets. An energy audit will determine three things for you;
- Where and how energy is being lost in your home
- Which systems are operating efficiently
- What kind of cost effective measures can be put into place to make your home more comfortable, affordable & more important more energy efficient
Did you know that a duct leaking air in your home wastes between 10-30% of heating & cooling energy and it may require as much as one ton of AC just to overcome that leak?
Energy Weakness Areas in your Home That Will Be Checked
- Porches
- Roof Overhangs
- Shafts for chimneys or pipes
- Protruding or indented windows & doors
- Crawlspaces & basements that are connected to the outdoors
Blower Door Testing
Blower door testing is done by depressurizing your home, to amplify air leakage, so it can be measured and air leaks can be located. Blower door testing is one of the most practical ways to predict energy saving from air sealing methods. Some of the biggest sources of air leakage in your home are;
- Penetration through top plates & gaps between sheetrock
- Around electrical boxes
- Recessed can lights
- Open floor joists, chases & fireplaces
- Wall cavity openings at the bottom of kneewalls
- Open furrdowns or dropped ceilings
- Attic access areas
- Whole house fans
Benefits of Having a Home Energy Assessment
- Your energy bills will be lower increasing your energy saving
- Consistent comfort throughout your home instead of feeling too warm or cold
- Increased resale value for your home
- Being informed of potential hidden problems enabling you to take action before a problem gets out of hand
- Helping the environment from less greenhouse gases being generated from your home
Lindus Construction is proud to now be RESNET certified and would like to help you in your quest for energy efficiency in your home. Give us a call at 1-800-873-1451 or check us out on the web at www.lindusconstruction.com to set up a free no-obligation estimate. Make sure to tune into WCCO 830AM every Saturday from 9a-10a for the Home Improvement Show with Denny Long & Andy Lindus.
