Blower Door Testing
A blower door test is a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing a home’s air leakage and energy efficiency. At Cuyahoga Valley Inspections, we conduct professional blower door testing to help homeowners identify areas of energy loss and improve comfort. This test measures how much air leaks in and out of a home, helping to pinpoint inefficiencies.
Excess air leakage can lead to higher energy bills, drafts, and inconsistent indoor temperatures. By depressurizing the home, our blower door test detects leaks around doors, windows, vents, and other openings. Identifying these issues allows homeowners to make targeted improvements, reducing energy waste and lowering heating and cooling costs.
In addition to energy efficiency, blower door testing plays a critical role in indoor air quality and moisture control. Uncontrolled air leakage can bring in dust, allergens, and outdoor pollutants, while also increasing the risk of mold and moisture damage. Sealing leaks can enhance both air quality and overall home durability.
This test is especially useful for homeowners considering energy upgrades, new homebuyers, or those looking to meet energy code requirements. Many energy efficiency programs and certifications require blower door testing as part of compliance measures.
Improve your home’s energy efficiency and comfort with professional blower door testing from Cuyahoga Valley Inspections. Contact us today to schedule an assessment and start saving on energy costs.
What to Expect from Your Inspection
Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Cuyahoga Valley Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.
After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference. In addition, our home inspections include complementary floorplans.
Cuyahoga Valley Inspections thoroughly inspects and reports on the following:
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
ROOFING
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
PLUMBING
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
APPLIANCES
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.
