EXEMPTION ASSISTANCE

The following situations will exempt you from a duct leakage test; document verification will still need to be provided for your final inspection.
1. Ducts sealed or insulated with asbestos are exempt
2. Ducts of unconditioned spaces or Duct systems with less than 40 linear feet are exempt
3. Duct systems that have previously been sealed, tested, and certified by a HERS rater are exempt

If you are exempt from a test, the HERS Test Raters will assist with the exemption process (including forms). Home Energy Rating System (HERS) testing inspects a home’s energy productivity and checks the areas where energy efficiency can be improved. 
However, HERS testing is performed all around the United States; it is a compulsion in California. HERS testing is particularly significant when you are purchasing or building or new home and need to decide the amount you will spend on utility bills. How about we investigate what this test includes and how a HERS rating is determined.

What is HERS Testing?

As per the California HERS program that tends to construction defects and poorly installed equipment. HERS testing decides the energy efficiency rating of a home on a scale from 0 to 250 regardless of whether every significant system and machine meets the energy proficiency state standards. We are HERS Test Raters, and we can provide you with the measurements you need to pass HERS Test.

What is a HERS Rating?

A HERS rating depends on the HERS Index, an industry standard created by RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) by which a home’s energy efficiency is estimated. The HERS Index depends on a scale from 0 to 250. The lower the number, the more energy proficient the home. This overall rating is given after HERS testing is completed and gives homebuyers or homeowners knowledge regarding how the home positions on an energy efficiency scale.

The DOE, known as US Department of Energy, HUD known as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and EPA known as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognize the HERS Index as an authorized verification of home energy usage.

How is a HERS Rating Determined?

A HERS rating is determined after a HERS rater finishes a HERS testing on your home. To compute the rating, a HERS rater will go to your home to survey its energy efficiency and compare information from your home with a reference home—a planned model home of a similar size and shape. This is to guarantee your score is consistently comparative with the size, shape, and type of house you live in.

The HERS rater will then give a general performance score dependent on the industry-standard HERS Index.

A home energy rating depends on visual examination and analytic testing of the actual attributes and energy productivity components of your home. Here are a few components assessed during a HERS testing.

  • All exterior walls
  • HVAC system
  • Ceilings and roofs
  • Air leakage in the home
  • Vents and ductwork
  • Floors over unconditioned spaces, like your garage

What to Look for during HERS Testing?

The following are three of the most widely recognized tests we will perform during a HERS testing.

Duct leakage testing—A duct test estimates the measure of air leaks in unconditioned areas from the duct system.

Refrigerant charge verification—This test estimates how well your air conditioning system performs and confirms that refrigerant levels meet manufacturer guidelines.

Airflow verification—This test is related to refrigerant charge verification, and this test estimates the speed of air flowing through your duct system during the air conditioning process.

When is HERS Testing Essential?

HERS testing has to be done when selling, purchasing, or building a home. At the point when you are selling a home, HERS testing can assist with deciding the resale cost. When purchasing a home, HERS testing assists you with expecting the expense of future energy bills and clarifies what sorts of energy repairs will be needed. When building a home, HERS testing guarantees that your home equipment and systems satisfy energy proficiency guidelines.

All California homeowners are needed to follow the rules of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, and Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings to meet the state’s energy goals and prerequisites.

In addition, homeowners in California are needed to plan HERS testing when they install a new mechanical system that requires verification or testing in their home. This is important for Title 24, Part 6 of the HERS Program formed by the California Energy Commission to distinguish the energy productivity levels among California homes.

Exemption:

If you are exempt from a test, we, as HERS Test Raters will assist with the exemption process. Contact us to learn more about HERS Test Rating and get Exemption Assistance. 

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