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HeyBub
Jun 15, 2013, 1:00:35 PM6/15/13
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I had an energy audit done for my home. Yesterday the results appeared in my
inbox.
I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
Mostly, this audit was a summary of what should have been blindingly
obvious. For example:
* What direction the building faced.
* Who manufactured the two A/C compressor units. One was listed as
"unknown," in spite of the letters "RUUD" six-inches tall on the side of the
unit.
* The building is a "detached single family". ("Detached" from what?)
* Primary heating fuel is natural gas.
* Home has accessible attic.
What I DIDN'T find out:
* Do any of the windows need re-caulking?
* Would insulating the attic folding stair (via an "attic tent" or
equivalent) produce a discernible difference? If so, how much?
* Where, in the attic, does the insulation need to be improved?
inbox.
I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
Mostly, this audit was a summary of what should have been blindingly
obvious. For example:
* What direction the building faced.
* Who manufactured the two A/C compressor units. One was listed as
"unknown," in spite of the letters "RUUD" six-inches tall on the side of the
unit.
* The building is a "detached single family". ("Detached" from what?)
* Primary heating fuel is natural gas.
* Home has accessible attic.
What I DIDN'T find out:
* Do any of the windows need re-caulking?
* Would insulating the attic folding stair (via an "attic tent" or
equivalent) produce a discernible difference? If so, how much?
* Where, in the attic, does the insulation need to be improved?
Tony Hwang
Jun 15, 2013, 2:32:56 PM6/15/13
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Detached means free standing single house. Have you done a IR image
scan? Did they mount a blower in place of your front entry door and
pressurize the house to check air leaks?
These are things to be done to know what is going on re: energy audit.
Also did they check your toilets? Laundry equipment, dish washer,etc.
passerby
Jun 15, 2013, 2:44:01 PM6/15/13
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replying to HeyBub , passerby wrote:
hire someone else to look at it. Other than things that you can only see
in infrared, like you say, you pretty much know about your house and its
deficiencies more than anyone (no matter how experienced) who just showed
up ten minutes ago.
Did you actually have to pay or was it a freebie?
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> heybub wrote:
>
> I had an energy audit done for my home. Yesterday the results appeared in
my
> inbox.
> I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
> average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
No thermal imaging was used? I thought this would be the only reason to
>
> I had an energy audit done for my home. Yesterday the results appeared in
my
> inbox.
> I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
> average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
hire someone else to look at it. Other than things that you can only see
in infrared, like you say, you pretty much know about your house and its
deficiencies more than anyone (no matter how experienced) who just showed
up ten minutes ago.
Did you actually have to pay or was it a freebie?
--
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Oren
Jun 15, 2013, 4:49:38 PM6/15/13
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On Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:00:35 -0500, "HeyBub" <hey...@NOSPAMgmail.com>
wrote:
>I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
>average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
Did the company offer a reach around? Get any change refund back?
DIY energy audits are cheaper.
wrote:
>I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was that my
>average electrical usage was slightly below that of similar-sized homes.
DIY energy audits are cheaper.
Meanie
Jun 15, 2013, 5:31:56 PM6/15/13
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I had an audit done last year about this time. He did a blower door
test, infrared image scan throughout the house, told me where I need to
insulate, caulk, etc. He sent a report with the scanned images. Using
his info, we decided on some major work of foam insulation on roof deck
and rim joist. Then added a new furnace and central AC system including
duct work (from a boiler/radiant heat system). After all was complete,
we recalled the auditor to conclude the difference and he was
flabbergasted at the drop of over 50%. We received rebates for the
audit, the furnace/AC and the insulation totaling close to $4000.
According to our energy company, we are now top 3 in efficient homes
within our area.
Auditing can be very favorable.
recycl...@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2013, 10:36:21 PM6/15/13
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HeyBub
Jun 16, 2013, 8:51:21 PM6/16/13
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passerby wrote:
> replying to HeyBub , passerby wrote:
>> heybub wrote:
>>
>> I had an energy audit done for my home. Yesterday the results
>> appeared in my inbox.
>> I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was
>> that my average electrical usage was slightly below that of
>> similar-sized homes.
>
> No thermal imaging was used? I thought this would be the only reason
> to hire someone else to look at it. Other than things that you can
> only see in infrared, like you say, you pretty much know about your
> house and its deficiencies more than anyone (no matter how
> experienced) who just showed up ten minutes ago.
>
> Did you actually have to pay or was it a freebie?
Free. From Reliant, my electricity provider.
> replying to HeyBub , passerby wrote:
>> heybub wrote:
>>
>> I had an energy audit done for my home. Yesterday the results
>> appeared in my inbox.
>> I could have learned more in a cave. The only thing I learned was
>> that my average electrical usage was slightly below that of
>> similar-sized homes.
>
> No thermal imaging was used? I thought this would be the only reason
> to hire someone else to look at it. Other than things that you can
> only see in infrared, like you say, you pretty much know about your
> house and its deficiencies more than anyone (no matter how
> experienced) who just showed up ten minutes ago.
>
> Did you actually have to pay or was it a freebie?
HeyBub
Jun 16, 2013, 8:53:53 PM6/16/13
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recycl...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I’m guessing that this was a free energy audit sponsored by your tax
> dollars am I right?
It was free, but paid for, I assume, by my power company. At least the dude
>
> I’m guessing that this was a free energy audit sponsored by your tax
> dollars am I right?
who did the deed was employed by Reliant.
NotMe
Jun 16, 2013, 10:09:07 PM6/16/13
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"HeyBub" <hey...@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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how p*ss poor the survey was. We did and the second time they sent someone
out the job was done right.
Push come to shove contact one of the TV stations that do 'live on your
side' sections.
=
Jun 17, 2013, 10:06:00 AM6/17/13
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"HeyBub" <hey...@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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charges a so-called "public benefits fund" and/or its ratepayers directly
for such services. They, and you, didn't get your money's worth.
Tomsic
Moe DeLoughan
Jun 18, 2013, 11:34:57 AM6/18/13
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audits. The free one is just a walk through/eyeball assessment, and
it's worth what you paid for it. For a fee, you get the walk through
and a blower test. Pay still more, and you get a thermal test as well.
HeyBub
Jun 19, 2013, 5:30:03 AM6/19/13
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Moe DeLoughan wrote:
>
> If your utility is like mine, they have a tiered system of energy
> audits. The free one is just a walk through/eyeball assessment, and
> it's worth what you paid for it. For a fee, you get the walk through
> and a blower test. Pay still more, and you get a thermal test as well.
You raise an obvious point.
>
> If your utility is like mine, they have a tiered system of energy
> audits. The free one is just a walk through/eyeball assessment, and
> it's worth what you paid for it. For a fee, you get the walk through
> and a blower test. Pay still more, and you get a thermal test as well.
Still, if I were going to offer a free "energy audit," I'd make it a good,
professional, and comprehensive one so I wouldn't get complaints about the
paucity of the results.
As things stand, the power company is held up to scorn and ridicule, surely
the reverse of what they intended!
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