Home Energy Audits from the Home Efficiency Experts in Central New York
Most Central New York homes lose heat through gaps you cannot see. We find them with a hands-on inspection, using tools like a blower door when your home allows it, then walk you through what we found and what to fix first. The audit is always free.
- 5.0★ on Google
- Licensed and insured
- Every audit is free
- NYSERDA rebates reviewed at every estimate
Signs you need an audit
Does your house do any of these?
Check what sounds familiar. Each one becomes a line in your message to us, and we will tell you where we would look first.
What gets inspected
Pick a part of your house and learn what we check there
- Insulation depth and coverage
- Attic hatch, bypasses and knee walls
- Roof and attic ventilation
How we check it
We check insulation depth and coverage on the walkthrough and look for where heat is getting past the attic floor.
- Exterior walls and outlets
- Windows and window frames
- Entry and patio doors
How we check it
We look over the walls, outlets, window frames and doors for where cold air is getting in.
- Basement and crawlspace
- Rim joists and sill plate
How we check it
The rim joist is the usual culprit for cold floors. We check it, along with the sill plate, on the walkthrough.
- Heating and cooling equipment
- Ductwork and registers
- Bathroom and kitchen ventilation
How we check it
We note the equipment and the duct runs, though the fix is usually in the envelope rather than the furnace.
- Twelve to twenty-four months of National Grid bills
How we check it
Before we arrive. The bills tell us what the house is spending so we can show you where the savings are.
Cost
What the audit costs you
The audit is always free. Call or request a free quote and we will tell you which rebate program applies to your house before anyone comes out.
$0 for every homeowner
The audit is free for every homeowner. EmPower+ and Comfort Home can help pay for the work, with the most support going to income-eligible households.
Toward the work
EmPower+ can cover improvements in full to $12,000 per project, or half to $6,000, by income band. Comfort Home pays $2,500 to $3,000 toward air sealing and insulation, plus $2,000 toward windows.
The audit
$0 for every homeowner
The audit is free for every homeowner. EmPower+ and Comfort Home can help pay for the work, with the most support going to income-eligible households.
Toward the work
EmPower+ can cover improvements in full to $12,000 per project, or half to $6,000, by income band. Comfort Home pays $2,500 to $3,000 toward air sealing and insulation, plus $2,000 toward windows.
NO JUGGLING MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS
Patriot handles everything from audit to install
Whatever the audit turns up, Patriot is one call for all of it.
Air sealing and attic insulation
The work that usually pays back first in an older Central New York house.
Windows and doors
Measured for houses that are no longer square, and matched to the house rather than just made tighter.
Roof and attic ventilation
Intake and exhaust balanced so the attic runs cold, which is also how ice dams stop.
Ice dam prevention
The attic work plus the roof, handled as one job rather than two callbacks.
Swipe for all four
Reviews
What Central New York homeowners say
I would like to commend both individuals for their excellent work ethic, professionalism, and outstanding manners. They were courteous, respectful, and highly informative throughout our interaction. …
Giriwar Sookram · Google review
I am OVERJOYED with the results! From the beginning to the installation and follow up, fantastic company and people. I was skeptical when my brother told me about this grant. He called and signed up first. …
Hunterflying · Google review
I had a great experience with this company from start to finish! … My windows look amazing, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. Excellent customer service and attention to detail made the whole experience stress-free.
Rachel Ohara · Google review
Had 5 windows replaced and I couldn’t be happier. Tyree did a wonderful job explaining the entire process from start to finish. They were extremely neat, removed all the old windows and vacuumed the entire work area.
Mary Ellen Sigbieny · Google review
Very easy to deal with. Zack my salesman was great and provided the perfect windows replicating the 200 year old windows in my historic home. The installers were professional, quick and clean.
Joseph Zech · Google review
What an amazing company. The staff came in and did excellent job .They were efficient and cleaned everything up .I would recommend this company to everyone
Lisa Nora · Google review
WHAT AN AUDIT CAN FIND
A Central New York house, measured before and after
Before
After
An example Central New York house, start to finish
Illustrative example of common issues we see in Central New York homes.
Questions
Questions Central New York homeowners ask us
Is a home energy audit worth it on a 1960s house?
That is the housing stock where it pays off most. Raised ranches and split levels from that era were built before air sealing was a trade, and they commonly test between ten and twenty ACH50 when ENERGY STAR for this zone is seven or under. The audit tells you which of those gaps is actually costing you.
Is the audit free?
Yes, always. There is no charge for the audit and no obligation. If work is needed, we give you a written estimate and tell you which rebate programs apply.
How long does it take, and do I have to be home?
One to two hours on-site for most houses. You should be home, because the walkthrough is where you tell us which rooms bother you and we show you what we are finding.
Will you try to sell me windows?
We install windows, and we will tell you when windows are not your problem. If the answer is an attic hatch and a rim joist, that is what we will tell you.
What is a good blower door number for a Central New York house?
Lower is tighter. A pre-1990 house here often reads ten to twenty ACH50. ENERGY STAR for this climate zone is seven or under. Anything over twenty and you can usually feel it without a gauge.
How much can I actually save?
NYSERDA states that implementing the recommended upgrades from an assessment typically cuts a home's energy use by five to thirty percent. Your number depends on what the audit finds and how much of the work you do.
Do I need an audit before I can get NYSERDA rebates?
Yes, for the programs that matter here. EmPower+ and Comfort Home both begin with an assessment by a participating contractor, and the assessment is what the incentive is calculated from.
What about my furnace?
We look at the mechanicals and the ductwork and tell you what we see, but we do not sell heating equipment. If you are replacing a furnace or adding a heat pump, sealing the envelope first means the new system can be sized smaller.
When is the best time of year to do this?
Any time. Booking in autumn means the work lands before the heating season instead of during it.