Home performance – what is it and why does it matter?

When we say home performance, we are talking about looking at the home as a system of interconnected airflows, structures and equipment that make up a whole. This sounds more complicated than it is. So to explain it in an easier way than we ever could on paper, we’ve got a short video series for you. We did a whole home remodel in Edmonds, WA this fall, using home performance as the basis for the decisions. In this brief 5 part series you will see the basics of home performance and see a home energy audit in action. (Don’t worry, it’s entertaining and not overly technical). After Video 1, look for Videos 2-5 to see the audit and how the house turned out!

As you saw in the video, the way to learn about your home’s performance is through a home energy audit. A home energy audit, as distinguished from a visual inspection, uses technology, such as a blower door pressure test and infra-red camera, to test the home. Your home is then compared to regional and national standards for air leakage, air quality, safety, energy efficiency and utility costs, and we model the home’s relative “performance”. The auditor provides a detailed report with a prioritized list of ways you can save energy and make your home more comfy. Washington Energy is proud to provide comprehensive home energy audits. Our BPI certified auditors have the best training in the industry and are ready to do an audit at your home. Contact us at 800-398-4663 to set up your home energy audit today. Special pricing is available now of $199 (regular $399).