What is the difference between an EnerGuide Rating System evaluation and a home inspection?
While an EnerGuide evaluation does share certain traits with a standard home inspection, each provide a very unique type of home assessment. A home inspection is generally arranged to assess homes after buyers have made an offer to purchase a property or before closing the deal. Once the home has been inspected, homeowners receive a written report or checklist of all findings. Home inspectors check: • The exterior • Foundation • Basement and above-ground structure for defects • The plumbing • Electrical • Heating and ventilation and air-conditioning systems for mechanical problems An EnerGuide evaluation focuses on how a house can be improved in order to reduce energy costs and increase comfort and energy performance. The EnerGuide evaluation begins before your first visit to your builder’s model home. Builders working with the program have their house plans evaluated by an EnerGuide rating service energy advisor. They then work the advisor to develop energy upgrade packages that have
