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Home Comfort Analysis

Research Shows 90% of Homes have Hidden Air Control Problems

The comprehensive Home Comfort Analysis will help eliminate uneven temperatures throughout your home and help achieve healthy, comfortable humidity levels year-round.

The Analysis will indicate what must be done to reduce dust, allergens and odors, minimize bacteria and kill viruses. You will also save money on your utility bills (typically between 10% and 50% with lower operating costs and will reduce system noise and costly repair bills.

A specially-trained ABC Comfort Specialist will meet with you in your home and – using advanced diagnostic instruments and testing procedures – will identify problems that affect your indoor living environment. Our Specialist will then provide you with a personalized plan to solve these problems, permanently.

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Your analysis starts with an initial interview with our ABC Specialist. Your input provides valuable information, such as whether any rooms feel clammy when the air conditioner is running, or if any parts of the house need to be dusted more often than others. We encourage all the adults in your home to participate in this initial consultation since everyone's perception of comfort and indoor air quality is unique.

Step 2: Equipment Inspection

Our ABC Specialist will visually inspect your AC & Heating equipment for any signs of deterioration, improper installation, or insufficient maintenance. He or she will let you know the average life span of your type of equipment and will evaluate your system's air filtration and purification efficiency.

Step 3: Insulation Inspection

Even the best heating and cooling system will have trouble keeping you comfortable or will cost more to run if you don't have enough insulation. Our Specialist will visually inspect insulation levels throughout your home and determine if they meet recommended levels. More importantly, he or she will look for hidden defects, such as hollow wall cavities, that allow air and heat to bypass your insulation. Attic ventilation levels will also be checked.

Step 4: Infiltrometer™ Blower Door Test

All houses should have some air leakage but most leak too much. Symptoms of excessive leakage include uneven temperatures throughout the house, wasted energy, excessive dust, cold drafts, dry air in winter, and clammy air in summer. On the other hand, some homes are too airtight and may have unhealthy indoor air.

To measure a home's air tightness, Department of Energy scientists at Princeton University invented the blower door instrument. It is often featured in magazines and on television, including National Geographic, Better Homes and Gardens, Popular Science, and This Old House.

Using an Infiltrometer™ (a computerized blower door system) our ABC Specialist will evaluate how leaky or airtight your entire home is, and where improvements can be made.

Step 5: Air Leakage Evaluation

Not all air leaks are created equal. From an air quality standpoint, those around your windows and doors are good leaks, since they let in fresh outdoor air. Bad leaks let in dusty, moldy or polluted air from your attic, garage, or crawl space. Leaky air ducts often bring in dirty air, and cause your heating and cooling equipment to perform well below peak efficiency. As part of the Infiltrometer™ blower door test, our Specialist will pinpoint where your home's worst air leaks are, and where improvements can be made.

Step 6: Air Flow Diagnosis

If your air duct system has hidden design flaws or blockages, your air flow will be restricted or unevenly distributed. This wastes your money and can make your home uncomfortable. Studies conducted for electric utilities nationwide show that over 66% of heat pumps and air conditioners suffer from this problem. Your consultant will conduct 'static pressure' tests – like a blood pressure check for your ducts – to reveal any hidden blockages or design problems.

Step 7: Electronic Air Flow Capture Hood Test

Do you have rooms that are hard to heat or cool? There are economical solutions. Our Specialist will use an air flow capture hood to measure precisely how much conditioned air is getting to those rooms (provided the supply vents are accessible). If air flow is low, the causes will be determined, and appropriate solutions will be prescribed.

Step 8: Personalized Improvement Plan

Once the inspection and testing are complete, our Specialist will explain the results, and give you
a prioritized plan of recommended improvements.

ABC Comfort Specialists are There for YOU

A well-trained and seasoned professional conducts your Home Comfort Analysis. They are there to help you though the process of building a solution that is best for your needs. Insulation, ducts, windows, and more are all evaluated during the analysis. They are factory and industry-trained to educate you on all products and solutions that are available. They are fully versed on all Manufacture, Federal, and city REBATES – ensuring that you receive all incentives available to you.

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