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Has anyone here paid for an energy audit? Is it worth it? Joe 12-30-2007
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Posted by Joe on December 30, 2007, 9:24 pm
I called my utility to ask if they offer a free energy audit and the
answer was no. They told me they could refer me to a service that does
them for about $100. Is it worth the money to have someone come out
and perform this service? Did you save any money after implementing
their suggestions?

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Posted by marson on December 30, 2007, 10:25 pm
> I called my utility to ask if they offer a free energy audit and the
> answer was no. They told me they could refer me to a service that does
> them for about $100. Is it worth the money to have someone come out
> and perform this service? Did you save any money after implementing
> their suggestions?

It depends. if you have reason to think your insulation/air sealing
etc is less than ideal, yet aren't sure what to do and where to do it,
then yes.I have a friend who paid for an audit and they found several
major uninsulated spots that he was able to remedy (His kitchen had a
dropped ceiling that was basically open to an uninsulated area). Is
he saving money? How can you be sure unless you keep perfect records
of the temperature, thermostat settings, fuel consumption, etc. But
with today's energy costs, 100 bucks seems like small potatoes.
Besides, gains in comfort level are worth something too. Personally,
I have a pretty good understanding of my house's weak spots, so I'd be
wasting my money.

Posted by Rick Blaine on December 30, 2007, 11:15 pm

>I called my utility to ask if they offer a free energy audit and the
>answer was no. They told me they could refer me to a service that does
>them for about $100. Is it worth the money to have someone come out
>and perform this service? Did you save any money after implementing
>their suggestions?

Depends on what they do. If the person comes out with an IR scanner maybe. If
its the clowns who wander around your house for 15 minutes, suggest you install
storm windows and hand you a packet of outlet insulators, no.

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