| 1. Blower door testing Blower-door testing is a practical and effective technique for estimating air leakage in homes. The blower door consists of a panel with a built-in fan that fits an open door way. The fan de-pressurizes the home to a specific negative pressure then measures the amount of air required to hold that pressure. Blower-door testing helps energy professionals determine air tightness and decide if air-sealing wok is necessary. If the building needs air-tightening, a blower door also helps locate specific areas in the home that allow air leakage. |
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| 2. Infrared thermal imaging Infrared scanner are optical viewers or cameras that reveal temperature differences. Using infrared scanners, energy auditors can detect heat transmission and air leakage. Finding hidden air leaks is possible using the blower door and infrared scanner together. |
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| 3. Duct blower test Testing showed that ducted forced-air systems, when switched on, increased air leakage up to five times more than when those same systems were not operating. Special duct testing devices called duct blowers are often necessary to diagnose and correct duct air leakage. Duct blowers are actually small blower doors, connected to the duct system. Duct blowers measure the severity of duct leakage and help locate leaks |
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| 4. Visual inspection of attic & crawlspace | Coming soon! |
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| 5. Air quality analysis Humidity testing identifies the potential for mold problems; Co readings identify the existence of carbon monoxide, and the presence of asbestos. From there, preventative measures can be taken, and existing mold eliminated, thus preventing health problems such as asthma, fatigue, respiratory problems, and headaches just to name a few. Co readings test air for carbon monoxide which can result from back drafting and poorly ventilated gas burning appliances such a furnaces stoves, water heaters, and gas fire places. |
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| 6. Combustion analysis | Coming soon! |
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| 7. mold analysis | Coming soon! |
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| 8. asbestos analysis | Coming soon! |
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