Blower door tests are a necessity if you’re trying to create a more environmentally friendly home. Accompanying a standard home inspection, blower door testing helps identify areas of air leakage around your home. Blower door tests will keep you comfortable and safe, while also lowering your energy costs.
What’s Included in a Blower Door Test? During testing, a calibrated fan is installed on either an exterior door or window and all other entrances are closed. The fan is then turned on to pressurize or depressurize the house, revealing areas where air is leaking. Using digital gauges, it’s then determined how much leakage there is and if it’s at an acceptable level. In Minnesota, blower door tests are often required in order for a certificate of occupancy to be issued.
Lower Energy Costs Running the HVAC system is one of the highest bills most homeowners have. It can be even more expensive if your home isn’t properly sealed. Utilizing the information you get from a blower door test will let you seal up cracks or gaps that cause your HVAC to run inefficiently. It won’t be long before you start noticing how much more comfortable you are and start seeing money go back into your pocket.
Creating a Healthy Home Along with helping cut down on your heating expenses, testing your home will keep you healthy. Air coming in from outside may contain pollutants or pollen and lead to breathing problems. Catching these problem spots early on will help you correct them and breathe easy in your home.
For more information on a blower door test, contact NPI St. Cloud today!
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