Blower Door Testing
Discover how Blower Door Testing can transform your home’s energy performance.
What is a Blower Door Test?
A Blower Door Test is a diagnostic tool used to measure the airtightness of a home. It involves mounting a powerful fan into an exterior door frame to create a vacuum effect, lowering the air pressure inside the house. This causes higher-pressure outside air to flow in through any unsealed cracks and openings, allowing auditors to detect and measure air leaks.
This test is often done before and after energy efficient improvements are made to a home to show a measurable change in the home’s efficiency level.
Why is Building Airtightness Crucial?
- Reduce Energy Consumption: Minimizes air leakage, which can significantly lower heating and cooling costs.
- Prevent Moisture Problems: Helps avoid condensation issues that can lead to mold and structural damage.
- Enhance Comfort: Eliminates drafts and cold spots by ensuring a consistent indoor temperature.
- Improve Air Quality: Reduces the intrusion of outdoor pollutants and maintains healthier indoor air quality.
Conducting a blower door test on new constructions offers a range of benefits. It helps ensure the building is sealed properly, reducing the risk of air leaks, which improves energy efficiency and indoor comfort. Detecting air leaks early can also prevent future moisture issues and enhance the lifespan of heating and cooling systems. With improved airtightness, new homes can achieve better indoor air quality, fewer drafts, and lower energy costs—resulting in a more comfortable, sustainable living space.
Schedule your blower door test today!
Discover where your home may be losing energy with a blower door test. Our team can provide expert recommendations for air sealing and insulation to improve your home’s comfort and efficiency.