Are you looking to enhance the energy efficiency and comfort of your Rockaway Township, NJ, home? NJ Energy Code offers expert Blower Door Test Services to help you identify and address air leaks, ensuring maximum efficiency and comfort. Contact us at (856) 569-1010 to schedule your consultation today!
But what exactly is a Blower Door Test, and how does it work? Let's explore.
A Blower Door Test is a diagnostic procedure used to measure the airtightness of a building. It involves the use of specialized equipment, including a powerful fan, to depressurize or pressurize the interior of your home. Here's how the test is typically conducted:
Preparation: Before the test begins, our experienced technicians will close all windows, exterior doors, and fireplace dampers in your home to create a controlled environment. Interior doors may be left open to allow air flow between rooms.
Installation of Blower Door: A Blower Door, consisting of a frame and flexible panel, is installed in an exterior door frame of your home. The panel contains a variable-speed fan, which can be adjusted to control the pressure within your home.
Depressurization/Pressurization: Once the Blower Door is installed, the fan is activated to either depressurize or pressurize the interior of your home. During depressurization, the fan removes air from your home, causing outside air to be drawn in through any unsealed cracks, gaps, or openings. Conversely, during pressurization, the fan blows air into your home, causing interior air to escape through any leaks in the building envelope.
Measurement of Airflow: As the Blower Door operates, our technicians use specialized equipment to measure the airflow rate and pressure differentials within your home. These measurements provide valuable data on the airtightness of your home and the location of air leaks.
Identification of Air Leaks: Using smoke pencils, infrared cameras, or other detection methods, our technicians pinpoint areas where air is infiltrating or escaping your home. Common locations for air leaks include around windows and doors, electrical outlets, plumbing penetrations, and attic access points.
Sealing Recommendations: Based on the findings of the Blower Door Test, our technicians will provide recommendations for sealing air leaks and improving the overall energy efficiency of your home. This may involve caulking, weatherstripping, insulation upgrades, or other measures to enhance the building envelope and reduce energy waste.
By conducting a Blower Door Test, NJ Energy Code helps Rockaway Township homeowners like you identify and address air leaks, leading to improved energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. Contact us today at (856) 569-1010 to schedule your Blower Door Test and take the first step towards a more efficient and comfortable home.
