Whether you want to do your part to protect the environment, you want to save money on your energy bills, or a combination of both, there are many reasons to want to make your home more energy efficient. If you are looking for ways to improve your home’s efficiency, we encourage you to turn to our team at PTJ Home Defenders to speak to a trained DOE energy score assessor. Your assessor will evaluate all the key systems and structures of your home—including the HVAC system and water heater, as well as the doors, windows, and insulation—to determine where they rank insofar as today’s energy standards are concerned. Our experts will rank each system on a scale of 1-10 to give you a clear, easy-to-understand picture of how much energy each one is using and to give you a good idea of where you can make improvements.
In order to evaluate your home, your DOE energy score assessor will perform a few tests. These tests include using thermal energy to see where the building is taking on or losing heat and to identify any air leaks in the building’s envelope. We will then go over our findings with you to make sure you have a clear understanding of your results, and we can provide suggestions on how to improve your home’s efficiency.
We are proud to serve the community here in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, and we want to help you do what’s best for your home. If you want to improve your home’s energy efficiency, we encourage you to give us a call to speak to a DOE energy score assessor.
It can make a home more appealing, especially to buyers who worry about utility bills during long Texas summers. A strong score gives buyers a quick, trusted way to compare efficiency, and the report’s upgrade list helps sellers show what’s possible.
No. Texas doesn’t require one to buy or sell a home, so it’s completely voluntary. Many McKinney homeowners get one anyway to understand their home’s efficiency or to stand out when they list.
For most McKinney homes, the assessment takes about an hour. A certified assessor looks at the home’s insulation, windows, HVAC system, and water heater, then enters the details into the DOE’s scoring tool.
The scale runs from 1 to 10, and the average U.S. home scores around a 5. A 7 or higher means the home uses less energy than most. Newer McKinney homes that meet modern energy codes often land on the higher end.
Only a DOE-certified Home Energy Score Assessor can generate an official score. Assessors complete DOE training and testing and work through an approved program partner. Ask to see their certification before you book.
FAQs reviewed by Pat Evers, Certified Master Thermographer and Owner of PTJ Home Defenders.
At PTJ Home Defenders, our DOE energy score assessors proudly serve the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area, including McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Carrollton, Fairview, Celina, Prosper, Highland Village, Flower Mound, and Coppell.
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