East Bay Energy Assessment
Looking to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, but not sure where to start? A home energy assessment (also known as a home energy audit) is a diagnostic test that evaluates the efficiency of your East Bay home, and will pinpoint the areas that need to be improved to maximize your home’s performance.
A home energy assessment takes a deep dive into your home, and evaluates how all of its interrelated components work together as a functioning unit, so that you can make the right home improvement and get the maximum benefit for the least amount of work!
What Will an Energy Assessment Uncover?
As the Hassler team has performed these professional energy audits throughout El Cerrito, Berkeley, San Rafael, and the rest of the East Bay Area, there are some common updates that we recommend.
Air sealing and insulation are usually the most common areas of weak home performance. We locate air leaks through what is called a blower door test, and determine whether you need insulation services in your existing walls, in the attic, or in the basement using infrared camera imaging. From there, we can discuss with you how home air sealing works, what air sealing does for a home, and which insulation materials will be best for your home performance upgrade.
Each Energy Assessment Will Locate:
- Areas of Inadequate Insulation and Air Sealing
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues
- Ventilation Losses
- Sources of Air Loss
- Heating and Cooling System Efficiency
- Inefficient or Improperly Sized Appliances
- Moisture Issues
- Causes of Indoor Drafts
What Are the Benefits of a Home Energy Assessment?
There are many benefits to getting a home energy assessment with the experts at Hassler. Once we have developed a comprehensive plan, and completed home upgrades to your satisfaction, you can experience:
- Increased Home Efficiency
- Lower Utility Bills
- Improved Comfort in the Home
- Better IAQ
- Increased Safety and Health at Home
- Increased Home Resale Values
BESO Assessment
Hassler also offers Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) assessment service to homeowners and realtors in Berkeley who are looking to sell their house. We currently have three Register Energy Assessors on staff.
What is BESO?
Effective December 1, 2015, the Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) will replace both the Residential and Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinances (RECO and CECO), requiring that Berkeley buildings (less than 25,000 sqft) complete an energy assessment and publicly report energy efficiency information to the City and potential buyers prior to sale. BESO assessment is required prior to the sale of a house of whole building. With BESO, the RECO/CECO requirements of installing energy and water efficiency improvement measures, will no longer be required. You can find more info about BESO by clicking here.
Transition from RECO to BESO
The transition from RECO to BESO will begin on October 9, 2015. Sellers may choose to comply with either RECO or BESO. The advantage of complying with BESO is that, the mandatory energy and water efficiency improvement measures required by RECO do not apply to BESO. Sellers only need to complete an energy assessment and share the report with the City and potential buyers.
The Energy Audit Company the East Bay Trusts
If you have been searching for an energy audit near you, are wondering about the benefits of spray foam insulation, or are curious how to insulate the ductwork in the attic and what impact it will have on your comfort and energy costs, then schedule an energy assessment today. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and developing lasting relationships with our fellow Californians as they look to make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient.
If you’re ready to improve the efficiency of your Alameda, Marin, Contra or Costa County home, contact us to schedule an energy assessment.
The Hassler Difference
Hassler knows that getting the job done right today will lead to customers being our biggest advocates tomorrow.
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Exceeding Expectations
Our philosophy on customer service is to not only meet expectations but to exceed them. Whether it is your home heating and cooling, improving your indoor air quality, or scheduling a home energy assessment, we are committed to over-delivering throughout your entire journey with Hassler.
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LeadershipFrom our newest team member on up to our leadership and ownership, we are committed to producing the highest level of workmanship - all in an efficient manner. We accomplish this through better training, education, planning, and leadership across all the products and services we provide.
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Accountability
We are committed to holding ourselves and each other accountable to integrity, customer satisfaction, and peak performance. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only talk about the solution, but to be a part of it.
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Lasting RelationshipsDeveloping long lasting relationships is at the core of our organization. When interacting with a customer or team member, we are committed to building mutual trust and respect. Our reputation is the foundation of the company, and at the end of the day, our word is all we have!
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Growth
Through a dedication to training, education and leadership, we will continue to grow to remain the leading HVAC and home performance company in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Marin counties. We are continually honing our craft and challenging ourselves to improve who we are as an organization for what we can become.
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Go GreenWe care deeply about the changing climate here in California, and want to help other Californians reduce their impact on the environment. Hassler places an emphasis on embracing “Green” technologies and processes whenever possible, and reducing energy use.
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"Professional, efficient and responsive."“We highly recommend Hassler Heating and AC. Three years ago, we updated our system with a heat pump. The installers were professional, efficient and responsive.”- Diane M.
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"The company provided great service."“He quickly identified the problem, took time to explain it, answered my questions and got everything in working order under 2 hours that even included a trip back to El Cerrito to get the right part. He was very courteous and respectful.”- Veronica A.
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"He had us up and running very quickly."“He had us up and running very quickly and also was able to make some other recommendations for service and maintenance. He was great, and I will continue to use him and his team for maintenance and repairs.”- Scott L.
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"I am so thankful."“Hassler Heating went above and beyond customer service! My AC unit started smoking and I called to make an appointment and they were able to fit me into their schedule that day!”- Emily V.
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"I also want to commend your work crew."“They were very efficient as well as pleasant in their interaction with me. They did such a good job that my next-door neighbor, after watching them at work, told me that he has decided to hire your firm to install a new heating system for his house.”- Marilyn B.
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"Very knowledgable."“Chris just came out and inspected a furnace and ducting for me at a property that clients of mine are purchasing in El Cerrito. He was very knowledgable and was sure to take the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly.”- Jeffery S.
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"We have full confidence."“We have full confidence that we now have a first class heating system that will serve us well in the years to come. We know in the future we will need to replace our roof mounted air conditioner, and we will confidently call on Hassler to do the job.”- Tom R.
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"Always professional."“They squeezed a whole lot of equipment into a tiny attic without a single complaint. They also helped with all of the energy-saving rebates . The estimator, installers, and service guys have been great.”- Sean M.