DIY: Videos
We searched the Internet for videos on Energy Audits for your home.. The value of an energy audit is that the inspector will bring equipment to test for issues that might not be visible by the naked eye such as electrical hot spots and safety hazards. These issues can lead to the loss of property and a safety hazard to yourself and your children.
Things that are not visible to the naked eye include moisture around an electrical system can create corrosion and rust on the electrical system, lack of insulation around a furnace, moisture leaks that can lead to mold, mildew, fungus, decay and termites.
We found several good videos on local news websites, more extensive videos on government websites, and a few on sites by home inspectors. The value of watching the short videos is that you will know the equipment the inspector brings along (blower door test and infrared camera scan), and what you can expect (Combustion Safety testing - for homes with gas appliances;
Building Walk through from basement =to the four corners of the attic, a survey of all the appliances and the lighting, and a conversation with you about how you are using your home.
The longer videos, are worth watching, if you are planning to have an Energy Audits as it will give you a better opportunity to talk to the inspector as well as to the person or company you might hire to make repairs. These videos are also worth watching if you are planning on buying real estate or upgrading your property.
Home Audits can be free (most local utility companies offer free energy audits) and can run several hundred dollars.
By having a professional assess the energy consumption of your home, you can determine the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems and receive other valuable conservation tips that over time pay for the cost of the audit.
Topic: Home Energy Assessments: Save Money and Energy with a Home Energy Assessment
Length: 01:39
Video with: Jason Dispeza - Energy Assessment Professional
Video by: U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Savers
This video shows some of the ways that a contractor may test your home during an assessment, and helps you understand how an assessment can help you move toward energy savings.
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11160
Topic: Home Energy Audit is One Way to Save Resources, Give Earth Day 2010 More Meaning Length: 02:28
Video with: Joe Pagonakis - Trouble Shooter, WEWS-TV and Pro Energy Consultants owner Matthew Picston from Clevland Ohio
Video by: NewsChannel 5 WEWS-TV in Cleveland (ABC) 216-431-5555
Video mentioned that the audit takes about two hours to perform, and on average, costs about $400.
Topic: Infrared Thermal Imaging Video for Home Energy Audits
Length: 28:09
Video with: John McKenna - InterNACHI's Infrared Trained
Video by: Therma Check LLC, a Maryland Energy Auditor company
Video is excellent and gets very in-depth as to what inspectors are looking for when doing a home energy audit using infrared thermal imaging.
www.marylandenergyauditor.com/home-energy-audit-infrared-thermal-imaging-video
video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-4535784568959621013
Topic: JEA’s Home Energy and Water Check-up
Length: Not listed (approximately 6-7minutes)
Video by: The JEA electric system serving electric customers in Jacksonville and parts of three adjacent counties.
Video gives very basic tips, but a good first step on how to do a home audit yourself with no tools. Tips available on what to do from the basement to the attic, and for your lawn as well. If you are a JEA customer, you can get a free audit. If you are not a JEA customer, check to see if your local electric company provides a similar service to you.
www.jea.com/community/conservcenter/tools/homeaudit.asp
www.jea.com/community/conservcenter/tools/homecheckup_320x256.html
Topic: Residential Home Audits
Length: Not listed (approximately 2-3 minutes)
Video with: Bob Fegan - Energy Efficiency Expert, DTE Energy
Video by: DTE Energy Company - Michigan gas and electric utility service company
Video is basic but covers Blower Door Test, Infrared Camera Scan, CFL lightbulbs, Automatic Themostat, Insulation Level & Gaps, & 90Plus Furnace
www.dteenergy.com/video/energyAudit.html
www.dteenergy.com/residentialCustomers/saveEnergy/rebates/homeAudit/resEnergyAudit.html
