Fort Worth Energy Inspection Shows Where Dollars Are Wasted

It is always pleasing to us when we find things that can almost immediately help people save money on utility bills. It also never ceases to amaze us when people will go for a long time without investigating the reason for high utility bills. At House Exam Inspection and Consulting, we are all about trying to help people save money. That is why we offer our version of a home energy audit — the Home Energy TuneuP Inspection.

As you can see from the photo above, the air handler plenum (the silver colored box) had come loose from this attic central air unit. In other words, the unit was heating and cooling the attic. The owner had no idea how long the equipment had been in this condition, but said he had been “noticing higher bills for several months.” It’s not hard to see why heating and air conditioning was so costly in his house, but since this system was for upstairs service and the kids were away at college, it just went unnoticed for a long time.

With a Home Energy TuneuP Inspection from House Exam Inspeciton and Consulting, we take inventory of all the energy-related systems and components in the house, we take note of their age and condition. Then we upload the information into the database and generate a personalized Report giving you a detailed list of recommended improvements which will save you moeny, prioritized by estimated cost and estimated return on your investment. Some of the items will be free or inexpensive to implement. Those items that will be more costly will be listed along with an idea of the energy savings you can expect, and how long it will take to recoup the investment with increased utility savings.

A Sample Report will be made available to you at no cost, if you desire. We can give you a quote for pricing, and we can schedule an inspection for you at your convenience. Contact us: energy@houseexamdfw.com and ask for more information on the Home Energy TuneuP Inspection service, or call now (817) 797-2461, and schedule an inspection.

Give your family the Gift of Saving beginning in 2010. Call or email ASAP.

Fort Worth Inspector Makes A New Little Furry Friend

It was a rather cold morning last week. Kind of morning that most of us look for a little warmth. Rocky was no different. He was curled up in a not so little round furry ball in the attic of this home in west Fort Worth.

Not wanting to disturb his nap — for more reasons than one — I was glad he gave me a photo opp. fortunately the owners called a local critter rescue and relocation company.

Do I really get paid enough to do this job?

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$8,000 Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Extended and Expanded

In case you haven’t heard, Congress passed an extension of the First-Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. The credit, which was supposed to expire on November 30 this year, has been extended to next year. The rules have actually been expanded to include folks who have been living in the same home for five years or more. These folks can get a credit of up to $6,500 when they buy a house before the new deadlines. Homes must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and the purchase transaction must be closed before June 30, 2010 for the credit to apply.
So, what are you waiting for? Find a Realtor and get to shopping for that home of your dreams. And don’t forget to call House Exam Inspection to help you avoid the “Money Pit.” Call to schedule your home inspection, (817) 797-2461.