Is Your Home Wasting Energy — Without You Knowing It?
Find the hidden problems that could be driving up your energy bills, making your home uncomfortable, or causing moisture and airflow issues.
Most homeowners never figure out why their home feels off.
It’s not always the HVAC. It’s usually something you can see, feel, or check — if you know what to look for.
After hundreds of home performance evaluations across Missouri and Illinois, we put together a straightforward checklist covering the most common energy and comfort issues. Walk through each category, check off what applies, and use the included Home Performance Scorecard to see where your home stands.
- Comfort warning signs — the symptoms most homeowners ignore
- Utility bill concerns — patterns that point to hidden waste
- Air leakage at windows and doors — drafts, failed caulk, bad weatherstripping
- Air leakage in hidden areas — outlets, recessed lights, attic hatches, penetrations
- Insulation — attic coverage, ice dams, rooms above garages
- Air barrier and crawl space — rim joists, vapor barriers, moisture signs
- Attic ventilation — soffit vents, ridge vents, summer heat buildup
- HVAC and airflow — filter changes, weak airflow, thermostat performance
- Duct leakage — visible gaps, dusty registers, uneven room temps
- Moisture and indoor air quality — condensation, musty smells, bath fans
- Roof and drainage — missing shingles, gutters, downspout placement
The checklist also includes a Solar System section for homeowners with an existing system, plus four ECOcentrix building science tips throughout.
Your Home Performance Scorecard
This includes a scorecard so you can rate each category — Looks Good, Needs Attention, or Not Sure — and get a snapshot of where your home stands today.
Not sure on multiple areas? That’s exactly what a professional assessment is for. We’re happy to help.
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