Following a powerful storm front Saturday morning and continuing high winds across the Chattanooga area, EPB is working as quickly as possible to restore power. To further accelerate restoration, EPB is bringing in additional crews for a total of about 580 utility workers repairing Chattanooga’s power system throughout Sunday. Unfortunately, the damage to power lines, utility poles and other infrastructure is substantial, so we expect to continue restoration efforts through the weekend. To report a problem or get more information about service to your home, please check your MyEPB App.Read More

Why test?

Make sure your home isn’t losing energy.

Drafty homes waste energy. And whether old or new, no home is 100% air tight. Discovering and repairing home air leaks is the first step towards better energy efficiency.

Blower Door Test

Find air leaks around doors & windows

Duct Blaster Test

Find air leaks in your HVAC system

A good value

We’ll conduct both tests for only $250

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Blower Door Test

Energy Pros determine if your home is airtight

First, a powerful fan is fitted into the frame of an exterior door
The fan is turned on and sucks the air out of the house
Digital gauges compare the air pressure of inside the home vs outside
This determines how much air is leaking into the house

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Duct Blaster Test

Energy Pros find air any leaks in your HVAC ducts

A fan connected to the return grille forces air through the ductwork
Fan speed is increased until precise leak measurements are made
Airflow & pressure gauges measure leakage
Theatrical fog is used to uncover leaks around doors & windows

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Test Results

A detailed report highlights air leaks & needed repairs

You’ll get an “ACH” or Air Changes per Hour rating
An ACH of 4-5 means a semi-airtight home, 6+ means a leaky home
You’ll get an “CFM” or Cubic Feet per Minute rating
A CFM below 1250 is reasonably airtight, 1300+ means a leaky home

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Fixing air leaks

If your home is drafty, there are some easy DIY fixes

Install new weather stripping around leaky doors
Caulk around window and baseboard air leaks
Install foam gaskets behind outlet & switch plate covers
Consider hiring a pro to replace windows, doors & more

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Home Energy Tracker

See how your day-to-day activities effect your energy bill

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Talk to an Energy Pro

Our experts are standing by for anything energy related

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