Home Self Assessment

A self-assessment of your home’s energy efficiency can be the first step in lowering your utility bills and increasing your home’s comfort levels.  The best way to start is to focus on your heating and cooling costs.

Over 45% of utility bills go toward heating and cooling our homes

Over 83% of heat loss and heat gain takes place through the ceiling and roof

Use this simple test to help you assess how much energy your home uses for heating and cooling, and to identify ways to begin improving your energy efficiency.

1. My house has two or more hot spots in the summer, even with the air conditioning or fans running.
   Yes No
   
   
2. My house has two or more cold spots in the winter, even with the furnace running.
   Yes No
   
   
3. I can feel drafts around the windows and doors on cold or windy days
   Yes No
   
   
4. My energy bills have been increasing by 10% or more each year
   Yes No
   
   
5. My attic door is not fully insulated.
   Yes No
   
   
6. I do not use solar attic fans to disburse heat from my attic.
   Yes No
   
   
7. My heat ducts have not been insulated within the past 7 years.
   Yes No
   
   
8. I do not use insulated window coverings on at least 50% of my windows
   Yes No
9. My furnace and central air conditioner are older than 10 years old
   Yes No
   
   
10. My wall and attic insulation have not been installed or upgraded within the last 10 years
    Yes No
    

How do you rate?

If you answered “yes” to two or more of these questions, Eagle Shield can help you find ways to lower your energy bills.

If you answered “yes” to four or more of these questions, Eagle Shield can help you reduce your energy bills by 20% or more.

If you answered “yes” to six or more of these questions, Eagle Shield can help you reduce your energy bills by up to 40%.

What should I do?

The best way to improve your home’s energy efficiency is to start with a professional home energy inspection. Eagle Shield will conduct a FREE one-hour inspection of your home using our thermal imaging camera to scientifically measure heat loss and gain through your attic, walls, floors, windows and doors. 

When we’re done, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive report and action plan showing exactly where and how you can save money on your utility bills while increasing your home’s comfort levels—winter and summer.  There is no cost and no obligation. Call us today.  You have nothing to lose except the high cost of energy.