Home Energy Audits
Expert Home Energy Audits in Rochester, Syracuse & the Finger Lakes
Save money, improve comfort & make your home truly energy efficient.
Discover Where Your Home Is Losing Energy — and How to Fix It
A comfortable, energy efficient home starts with understanding how and where your home loses heat. AB Insulation provides professional, BPI standard Home Energy Audits that reveal drafts, air leakage, missing insulation, moisture concerns, and other issues that impact comfort and efficiency.
If your home has cold rooms, uneven temperatures, or high energy bills, a comprehensive energy audit is the first step to identifying the real causes — and choosing the right improvements.
A proper energy audit helps you:
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Identify insulation gaps
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Find hidden air leaks
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Understand heat loss patterns
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Improve overall home comfort
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Reduce heating & cooling costs
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Prioritize upgrades for maximum impact
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Qualify for rebates and efficiency programs
The result? A warmer, more efficient home — without guesswork.
Why Home Energy Audits Matter
What’s Included in an AB Insulation Home Energy Audit
Our BPI certified team uses professional diagnostic tools to evaluate your home’s performance. Your audit includes:
🔍 Thermal Imaging (Infrared Diagnostics)
Identifies cold spots, missing insulation, air infiltration, and areas of major heat loss.
💨 Blower Door Testing
Measures how much air leaks in and out of your home, revealing gaps in your building envelope.
🌡️ Room by Room Heat Loss Analysis
Pinpoints rooms that lose heat faster than others, often due to air leakage or insufficient insulation.
🧪 Health & Safety Testing
Includes carbon monoxide screening (non-HVAC), ventilation checks, and moisture diagnostics to ensure safe indoor conditions.
⚡ Advanced Air & Building Envelope Diagnostics
We examine:
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Airflow patterns
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Pressure imbalances
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Draft sources
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Insulation performance
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Leakage pathways
No HVAC inspections, repairs, or electrical assessments are included.
What Happens After the Audit
Once all diagnostic data is collected:
Your BPI Certified Comfort Advisor analyzes the results
Reviews your home’s energy usage patterns
Identifies the most important areas for improvement
Creates a prioritized upgrade plan
Provides a detailed, easy-to-read report
You choose which improvements to move forward with, and we provide a free, no obligation estimate for the work.
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Professional air sealing
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Attic insulation upgrades
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Wall insulation additions
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Basement or crawlspace insulation
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Moisture & ventilation corrections
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Thermal barrier improvements
These upgrades are the most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and significantly improve comfort.
Typical building envelope improvements include:
Why Choose AB Insulation
🔥 BPI certified, highly trained energy specialists
🔥 Full building envelope diagnostics — no guesswork
🔥 Local experts serving Rochester, Syracuse & the Finger Lakes
🔥 No cost assessments available through energy efficiency programs
🔥 Comprehensive reporting with clear improvement priorities
🔥 Proven results in comfort, efficiency & energy savings
We specialize in the science of home performance — and it shows.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
What is a home energy audit?
A home energy audit is a detailed assessment that identifies where your home is losing heat through air leaks, insulation gaps, and building envelope weaknesses.
How long does the audit take?
Most evaluations take 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on home size and testing requirements.
Is the home energy assessment really no cost?
Yes — many homeowners qualify for no cost assessments through local energy efficiency programs. AB Insulation will help determine your eligibility.
What tests are included?
Our audits include blower door testing, thermal imaging, pressure diagnostics, building envelope evaluation, and health/safety checks — but do not include HVAC or electrical system inspections.
What improvements are usually recommended?
The highest impact upgrades typically include:
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Air sealing
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Attic insulation
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Wall or basement insulation
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Buildingenvelope strengthening
Does AB Insulation serve my area?
Yes — we serve Rochester, Syracuse, and the entire Finger Lakes region.