You work hard to keep your home cozy and comfortable. But what if your home is secretly wasting energy — and your money? Many homes have hidden problems that drive up energy bills without homeowners even knowing it. A Home Energy Audit can reveal where your home is leaking money, helping you fix these issues and save big in the long run.
Not sure if your home needs an energy audit? Here are the signs to watch for.
Signs your home is wasting energy
Sky-high energy bills
If your energy bills seem to be climbing for no reason, your home may have hidden inefficiencies. Heating and cooling systems often work overtime in homes with poor insulation or air leaks.
Drafts in your home
Do you feel cold air sneaking in near windows or doors? Drafts are a major sign of energy loss. A Home Energy Audit pinpoints where air leaks are costing you money. You'll also get a Renovation Upgrade Report with the details of how to fix it.
Uneven room temperatures
Is one room freezing while another feels like a sauna? Uneven temperatures may indicate poor insulation or inefficient heating and cooling systems. It's tough to understand the exact cause without testing by a qualified home energy advisor.
Your home is over 10 years old
Older homes often lack modern energy-efficient features. If you haven't updated your home in a while, an energy audit could show you where to upgrade.
Constantly running HVAC system
If your furnace or air conditioner never seems to take a break, that’s a red flag. An energy audit can tell if your system is working harder than it should to keep your home comfortable. That extra HVAC effort is likely costing you in higher energy bills!
If any of these signs sound familiar, it might be time for a Home Energy Audit.
What is a Home Energy Audit?
A Home Energy Audit is a thorough inspection of your home’s energy use. A pro home energy advisor will look for areas where your home is wasting energy. They’ll inspect your insulation, windows, doors and even appliances. Using special tools, like infrared cameras and blower doors, they can test for problems you can’t see on your own.
After the audit is complete, you get an EnerGuide Rating and a detailed Renovation Upgrade Report. This report explains why your energy use is high and what you can do to fix it. This might include simple upgrades, like sealing leaks or adding insulation, or bigger projects, like upgrading your heating system.
Benefits of a Home Energy Audit
Lower energy bills
Once you fix the problems found in your audit, your home will use less energy. That means lower monthly bills.
More comfortable living space
Say goodbye to drafts and uneven temperatures. Your home will feel more comfortable year-round.
Increased home value
Making your home more energy efficient can boost its value. Buyers love energy-efficient homes because they save money in the long term. The EnerGuide Rating also gives prospective buyers a snapshot of the home's energy profile.
Help the environment
Using less energy in your home helps save natural resources. This is better for the planet.
Take charge of your home's energy today
ATCO Energy now offers Home Energy Audits in Alberta. Our experts can help you figure out where your home is losing energy — and money — and offer solutions that work for your budget.
Take control of your home’s energy use and start saving today! Contact ATCO Energy Home Services book your Home Energy Audit and get on the path to a more efficient, cost-effective home.
