FAQ's

A blower door test uses a calibrated fan mounted in an exterior doorway to lower the pressure inside your home, pulling air through every crack. This measures how leaky the house is and reveals exactly where the air is escaping.

Most whole home assessments take about two to four hours, depending on the size and age of the property. That window covers a blower door test, thermal imaging, an inspection of insulation and ductwork, and a review of the findings.

For most homeowners, yes. An audit replaces guesswork with data, showing which upgrades will actually cut waste and improve comfort. Instead of spending on fixes that may not help, you receive a prioritized plan targeting the biggest long term returns.

A thorough assessment covers a blower door test to measure air leakage, thermal imaging to spot insulation gaps and moisture, a review of ducts and insulation, and safety checks on combustion appliances. You then receive one clear, prioritized written report.

For homes with leaky ducts, absolutely. Ductwork often loses a significant portion of heated and cooled air through gaps before it reaches your living spaces. Sealing those leaks restores airflow, evens out room temperatures, and improves your overall home comfort.

Aerosol duct sealing is built for the long haul. The applied sealant is designed to stay flexible and effective for decades, and it typically carries a ten year warranty. Because it seals from the inside, the results hold up well.

Common signs include rooms that never reach a comfortable temperature, excessive dust, higher than expected energy bills, and weak airflow from certain vents. Whistling or rattling near ductwork and a constantly running system also clearly point to hidden duct leaks.

Most air escapes high and low through the stack effect. Common culprits are attic penetrations around wiring and plumbing, gaps at the attic hatch, rim joists, and openings around windows, doors, and recessed lighting. Diagnostic testing confirms the worst spots.

A rotten egg or sulfur smell near gas appliances is the clearest warning, along with hissing near lines, dead vegetation outside, or a pilot that will not stay lit. If you suspect a leak, leave and call your gas provider.

Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, so it is easy to miss. Warning clues include soot streaks around fuel burning appliances, a yellow rather than blue pilot flame, excess window condensation, and headaches or dizziness that quickly ease once outdoors.

It can, when done correctly. Sealing uncontrolled leaks stops dusty, humid, and pollutant carrying air from entering through attics and crawl spaces. Paired with proper ventilation, air sealing gives you cleaner, more controlled indoor air that you can actually trust.

It is an Entergy Arkansas program offering qualifying customers energy saving improvements at no additional cost, such as air sealing and other core measures. As a participating contractor, Xcel Home Energy helps Little Rock, Arkansas homeowners check their program eligibility.

An assessment every few years is reasonable for most homes, but certain moments matter more, such as after buying an older house, following a spike in energy bills, or before a major renovation. Older homes over ten years benefit most.

Thermal imaging uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature differences across walls, ceilings, and floors. Those patterns expose missing or compressed insulation, hidden air leaks, and moisture, giving our Little Rock, Arkansas team a precise map of where energy escapes.

Yes. Insulation slows heat transfer in both directions, so a well insulated attic keeps scorching summer heat from pouring into your living space. Your cooling system then works less, lowering bills through the long, hot Arkansas summer months just ahead.