A Home Energy Audit is a deep dive into how your home uses and loses energy. 

We run a series of tests to find your best opportunities for evening out temperature differences as well as reducing your energy bills and carbon footprint.

The tests take two to four hours and result in a report that outlines your priorities, costs, and cash incentives.

Here are some of the tests that our Michigan Energy Audits include:

• Blower Door Test: This test measures the drafts and air leakage in your home. It helps you decide how to optimize your home’s air sealing and insulation.
• Thermal Infrared Imaging: We use a camera that detects infrared radiation to measure the temperature of different surfaces. It shows us where your home is leaking or gaining heat or cold air.
• Combustion Appliance Testing: We test the combustion appliances, such as furnaces and water heaters, for their efficiency and safety. We check for CO and other harmful gasses that can affect your health.
• Gas Line Inspection: We use a device that detects gas leaks in your gas lines. Even small amounts of gas can pose a fire hazard or increase your energy bills.
• Indoor Air Quality Assessment: We measure factors that affect the quality of your indoor air, including: (1) carbon dioxide, (2) carbon monoxide, (3) temperature, and (4) humidity.
• Visual Inspection: We examine your insulation, windows, and solar potential. We look for any issues that can affect your comfort, safety, and energy savings.

Our technicians are certified by the Building Performance Institute, and our Energy Audit follows the strict standards of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

We stand out from the pack in two key areas.

First, we personalize every Energy Audit to solve your specific concerns - whether your son’s bedroom is too hot, your home office is too cold, or you’re worried about your carbon footprint and want to boost efficiency.

We run a series of tests to find the root causes of your concerns. There are no cookie cutter solutions.

Second, we’re not just energy auditors, but also home performance contractors. We have the skills and the resources to install the improvements that we recommend.

Our crews do almost all of the work, and if there's something that we don't do ourselves, we bring in one of our trusted partners to complete your project on time and in budget.

Most other energy auditors only do the testing and leave you hanging when it comes to implementation. Not us - we're a one-stop-shop you can count on.

Start by giving us a call at (248) 291-7815, or send us a message anytime. We also have a self-scheduling tool if you’d like to schedule an Energy Audit online.

Energy audits cost between $50 and $300 in SE Michigan. It's a big range.

At Ecotelligent Homes, the price for a comprehensive Home Energy Audit depends on the size of the home:

• Up to 2,500 square feet - $150
• 2,500 - 3,000 square feet - $200
• Over 3,000 square feet - $300

If you decide to move forward with a project, you get a credit for the amount that you paid. Please note that pricing is subject to change. For the latest, please give us a call at (248) 291-7815.

Please note that income-eligible families can get free or reduced-cost Energy Audits in Ann Arbor and other SE Michigan cities. Ann Arbor's webpage offers an overview of resources.

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Please try to schedule your audit at a time when you do not have meetings or kids to pick up. Part of the value of the audit is that you get to learn a lot about your home. Your feedback is also important if questions come up during the course of your audit.

At a minimum, we ask for at least 15 minutes of your time at the start of the appointment and about one hour at the end. That's when we'll give you a thermal infrared tour of your home as well as review the results and proposal.

The bottom line - If you're more available, you get better, more personalized results.

You can find companies for SE Michigan and Ann Arbor Energy Audits with a quick Google search. Be sure to read reviews for any company you are considering, and if you give them a call, ask three questions:

• What tests do you perform in your Home Energy Audit?
• Does your Home Energy Audit follow the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR standards?
• Do your technicians have the certification from the Building Performance Institute to conduct Energy Audits?

You can also ask the companies for case studies that detail their past Michigan energy-efficiency projects. As an example, check out our recent case studies:

• Dave + Christiane's Ann Arbor Home Energy Audit
• Jenny + Matt's Insulation and HVAC Improvements
• Al's Michigan Energy Audit

Our Energy Audit is personalized to your home to help uncover the root cause of your unique concern, whether that's a comfort issue, reducing energy bills, or improving indoor air quality.

What's more, our technicians have earned certification by the Building Performance Institute, and our Energy Audit complies with the rigorous standards of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

In general, Michigan Energy Audits are totally worth it.

That said, if you have a newer home and need help with a very specific issue - like replacing a water heater - you’re probably fine with an estimate.

However, if you’re considering an insulation project or if you need help troubleshooting temperature differences between rooms or high energy bills, a Home Energy Audit is a great place to start.

Two reasons: 

First, you can feel confident in whatever improvements you decide to complete. The Home Energy Audit gives you a comprehensive perspective on your home, including a prioritized list of improvements. Just start at the top of the list to get the greatest bang for your buck.

Second, the diagnostic testing gives you a baseline that can be used to measure the results of your project. For example, running a Blower Door Test before and after your project would show you exactly how much tighter your home has become.

To help determine if your home needs an Energy Audit, check out our video guide. Also if you recently purchased a Michigan home, find out why you need a Home Energy Audit.