Connecticut Real Estate Blog - Real Real Estate in CT

As of last week, home heating oil cost $3.25/gallon.  I know because I had to spend my young daughter’s college fund on filling my oil tank for a whopping $700 and change.  With costs expected to remain high in the future, I could scrap college altogether or invest in some thermal underwear.

If you want a better solution for your home, consider a Home Energy Tune-Up.  With this energy audit, a home inspector will take a look at your home and recommend options for improving your home’s energy efficiency.  In a highly detailed report, the inspector will look at the efficiency of your insulation, heating/cooling systems, appliances and windows and recommend specific changes, estimate the cost and tell you how long it will take for you to recoup the expense. 

Here is a sample report supplied to me by a client who had this done earlier in the year. 

home-energy-tune-up.pdf 

For more information, contact either of these licensed home inspectors in CT.

Mark Roy at East Coast Home Inspections or

Robert Kulalowski at Cedar Hill Inspections

Or, visit the Home Energy Tune-up Website.

One final note - if you’re thinking of selling your house, this report and your implementation of the recommendations would differentiate you from other homes on the market and be a great sales tool.