BLOWER DOOR TESTING
what is a blower door test?
Building envelope testing (BET) is done through blower door testing. A blower door test locates air leaks by using a special fan to depressurize a house. Blower tests are conducted before and after air sealing to measure effectiveness of the work.
HOW MUCH MONEY IS ESCAPING YOUR HOME?
We're able to assess how much energy (and money) is escaping through air leaks, and how much you're likely to save by fixing those leaks. Building envelope testing (BET) or blower door testing alerts HVAC technicians of any drafts, leaks, or lack of insulation in your home, so that you can make sure to have holes or cracks properly sealed and any other problems addressed. Ever asked if a blower door test worth it? Read more.
As part of this process, we will inspect the house with a smoke stick to pinpoint potentially hidden air leaks (making it much easier to address them when the time comes to get to work).
How do I prepare for a blower door test?
A few tips to help you to prepare your house to a blower test
What is a blower door test
Infographic by Sarah Gerrity, Energy Department.
If you are heating your house with wood, remove all fires out and coal too. There should not be ashes in your fireplaces before audit starts.
Be ready to go through every part of the house with the auditor. Think ahead of all ares that you know of that are drafty or difficult to condition.
The auditor may ask for access to every room even not used, every closet, attic and crawlspace. Be prepared for it.
You may be asked to shut all exterior doors and windows, then open every interior door and close any fireplace dampers or wood stove air inlets.
Expect the test to take an hour or more of your time depends on complexity of your house
When should I do a blower door test?
Any time you want to make sure that you are not over paying your bills. Especially when improvements have been made to a home, blower door test provides homeowners and contractors with a roadmap to further improve a home's efficiency moving forward.
How much does a blower test cost?
To give you a correct cost of the blower test please call us at (706) 769-0661 now, so we can ask you for details about your house.
Blower door test adds value to your house
Blower door test helps to reduce energy bills
Infographic by Sarah Gerrity, Energy Department.
Did you know it can boost your home’s resale value? Indeed it can. An energy-efficient home is automatically more valuable. Plus, blower door testing helps you determine what necessary investments need to be made to increase your home’s overall value. As soon as you say yes to blower door testing, your home’s marketability goes up. Adding to that, you can track the spots in your home that waste energy and start implementing a plan to reduce those over time. Jordan Air hopes to help you decrease your utility bills and save energy through blower door testing. Call us today to learn more!
Blower door test vs. environment
In addition to being a critical component of a whole house energy audit, blower door testing is required for many green building and energy efficient building standards nationwide. Any measures taken to make your home more energy-efficient help the environment.
Trying to go green? A blower door test is a smart way to prioritize the environment, making sure you’re expending the least amount of greenhouse gases possible.
You can feel confident that you are doing your part to help the environment.
