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Are you tired of paying high-energy bills? If so, Capital
Home Services L.L.C. may be able to assist you in lowering your monthly energy costs. Our staff uses advanced technology
to include infrared camera thermography to see inside the walls and ceilings of your house to determine areas of potential
heat loss (see our section on Infrared Scans).
Our staff is trained in assessing homes for energy loss. We can provide
you with a 4-Point analysis of your home which includes looking for air leaks, improper or inadequate insulation levels, energy
efficiency of your appliances, and other energy saving recommendations (see our Energy Tune Up page).
1) Locating Air
Leaks: First, our trained inspectors will make a list of obvious air leaks (drafts). The potential energy savings from reducing
drafts in a home may range from 5 to 30% per year, and the home is generally much more comfortable afterward.
2) Insulation:
Our staff can determine if your attics and walls are properly insulated. Heat loss through the ceiling and walls in your
home could be very large if the insulation levels are less than the recommended minimum. When your house was built, the builder
likely installed the amount of insulation recommended at that time. Given today's energy prices (and future prices that will
probably be higher), the of insulation level might be inadequate, especially if you have an older home. While inspecting the
attic, we will check to see if there is a vapor barrier under the attic insulation. Large amounts of moisture can reduce
the effectiveness of insulation and promote structural damage.
3) Heating/Cooling Equipment: We will visually inspect
heating and cooling systems. Our inspectors will look for energy efficiency ratings, proper drafting, adequate air sealing
of your ducts (visible areas only), and insulation of any ducts or pipes that travel through unheated spaces. An insulation
R-Value of 6 is the recommended minimum.
4)101 Ways to Save Money: As we inspect your home, we will show you
ways to save money on your energy bills. Our inspectors will provide you with a list of 101 suggestions that have been shown
to reduce energy costs to homeowners.
For example: Energy for lighting accounts for about 10% of your electric bill.
Examine the wattage size of the light bulbs in your house. You may have 100-watt (or larger) bulbs where 60 or 75 watts would
do. You should also consider compact fluorescent lamps for areas where lights are on for hours at a time. Your electric utility
may offer rebates or other incentives for purchasing energy-efficient lamps.
Did you know that the average indoor
water use in a typical single-family home is almost 70 gallons per person per day. Dripping faucets can waste about 2,000
gallons of water each year. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons each day. These problems are usually simple and
inexpensive to repair and can save you money.
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The cost of this service is:
-$400.00 For the HOME ENERGY TUNE UP Inspection with an Infrared Camera
analysis (This will show you actual areas of heat loss in your home)
-$350.00 For the HOME ENERGY TUNE UP Inspection
-$250.00 for an Infrared Camera Analysis and Visual Inspection of your homes insulation levels (observable areas),
windows, doors and other energy related issues such as appliances. (There is no report. This is a visual and verbal inspection
only).
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