AInfrared Concepts energy auditis  used to identifycost effectiveways to improve thecomfortandefficiencyof buildings.  In addition, homes usually qualify forenergy efficiency incentivesfrom power companies andtax deductionsthat not only make our services virtually free, They actuallyput money in your pocketmonth after month. Our home energy audit service atInfrared Conceptsconsists of the energy efficiency of a house being evaluated by our technicians  using professional infrared cameras. Our goal will be to suggest the best ways to improveenergy efficiencyin heating and cooling the house as well as determine any energy that may be "leaking" due to loose electrical connections and/or deficient heating and cooling ducts. An energy audit of a home will involve recording various characteristics of the building envelope including thewalls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows,andskylights. For each of these components the area and resistance to heat flow(R-value)is measured or estimated. The leakage rate or infiltration of air through the building envelope is of concern which are strongly affected bywindow constructionand quality ofdoor sealssuch as weatherstripping. The goal of this exercise is to determine the building's overallthermal performance. Our audit will also assess theefficiency,physical condition, and programming of mechanical systems such as the heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and thermostat. AtInfrared Concepts our home energy audits also include a written report estimating energy use given local climate criteria, thermostat settings, roof overhang, and solar orientation. This could show energy use for a given time period, say a year, and the impact of any suggested improvements per year. The accuracy of energy estimates are greatly improved when the homeowner's billing history is available showing the quantities ofelectricity, natural gas, fuel oil,orother energy sourcesconsumed over a one or two-year period. One of thegreatest effectson energy use areuser behavior,climate,andage of the home. The energy audit  usually includes an interview of the homeowners to understand their patterns of use over time. The energy billing history from the local utility company can be calibrated using heating degree day and cooling degree day dataobtained from recent, localweather datain combination with the thermal energy model of the building. Advances in computer-based thermal modeling can take into account many variables affecting energy use.   ...read more

.<a href="infrared">infrared">http://www.infrared-concepts.com">infraredconcepts,thermal imaging,infrared imaging,home inspection,energy savings,wilmington,nc,north carolina,predictive mantainence,commercial,industrial,</a><a rel="attachment wp-att-1483" href="http://infrared-concepts.com/2010/08/infrared-concepts-energy-saving-service/home-energy-infrared-audit/"><imgclass="alignleft size-full wp-image-1483" title="Home Energy infrared audit" src="http://infrared-concepts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Home-Energy-infrared-audit.jpg" alt="" width="255" height="237" /></a>A <a title="Infrared Concepts International" href="http://www.infrared-concepts.com" target="_blank">Infrared Concepts</a>  <strong>energy audit</strong> is  used to identify <strong>cost effective</strong> ways to improve the <strong>comfort</strong> and <strong>efficiency</strong> of buildings.  In addition, homes usually qualify for <strong>energy efficiency incentives</strong> from power companies and <strong>tax deductions </strong>that not only make our services virtually free, They actually <strong>put money in your pocket</strong> month after month. Our home energy audit service at<a title="Infrared Concepts International" href="http://www.infrared-concepts.com" target="_blank"> Infrared Concepts</a> consists of the energy efficiency of a house being evaluated by our technicians  using professional  <a title="Fluke Infrared Imaging Cameras" href="http://us.fluke.com/fluke/usen/products/CategoryTI" target="_blank">infrared cameras</a>. Our goal will be to suggest the best ways to improve <strong>energy efficiency</strong> in heating and cooling the house as well as determine any energy that may be "leaking" due to loose electrical connections and/or deficient heating and cooling ducts. An energy audit of a home will involve recording various characteristics of the building envelope including the <strong>walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows,</strong> and <strong>skylights</strong>. For each of these components the area and resistance to heat flow <a title="(R Value) Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-value_(insulation)" target="_blank">(R-value)</a> is measured or estimated. The leakage rate or infiltration of air through the building envelope is of concern which are strongly affected by <strong>window construction</strong> and quality of <strong>door seals</strong> such as weatherstripping. The goal of this exercise is to determine the building's overall <strong>thermal performance</strong>. Our audit will also assess the <strong>efficiency</strong>, <em><strong>physical condi</strong></em>tion, and programming of mechanical systems such as the heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and thermostat. At <a title="Infrared Concepts International" href="http://www.infrared-concepts.com" target="_blank">Infrared Concepts</a> our home energy audits also include a written report estimating energy use given local climate criteria, thermostat settings, roof overhang, and solar orientation. This could show energy use for a given time period, say a year, and the impact of any suggested improvements per year. The accuracy of energy estimates are greatly improved when the homeowner's billing history is available showing the quantities of <strong>electricity, natural gas, fuel oil,</strong> or <strong>other energy sources </strong>consumed over a one or two-year period. One of the <strong>greatest effects</strong> on energy use are <strong>user behavior</strong>, <strong>climate,</strong> and <strong>age of the home</strong>. The energy audit  usually includes an interview of the homeowners to understand their patterns of use over time. The energy billing history from the local utility company can be calibrated using heating degree day and cooling degree day data <strong>obtained from recent</strong>, local <strong>weather data</strong> in combination with the thermal energy model of the building. Advances in computer-based thermal modeling can take into account many variables affecting energy use. <strong> </strong> ...read more

To be sure where you may be having air infirtration, you first have to have a home thermal imaging scan done. Once the scan is completed and anaylized then we have to do a physcial inspections in the areas in question. Then we will make recommendations how to remedy the problems with regards to efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It is recommended to scan regularly as faulty electrical components will gradually overheat before total failure. Therefore, early detection using infrared cameras can help to avoid costly shutdowns. Infrared scans can be used to examine a multitude of objects such as electrical switchboards, transformers, transmission lines, switches, fuses and circuit breakers just to name a few. By scanning such objects it is possible to reduce risk and insurance premiums. On top of these benefits, thermal image detection can also allow maintenance personnel to see the defective area before it actually becomes a problem. Not to mention they could arrange materials and schedule repairsvisit our website for more infowww.infrared-concepts.com ...read more