Monday, May 31, 2010
Energy Doctors Franchise
If you have questions about the Energy Doctors franchise, and are interested in an honest opinion, please give me a call at 317-850-2255. - Felix
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Out of business
We are sorry to say that Energy Doctors of Indiana is no longer in business. We are grateful that we had the opportunity to help Hoosiers save money on their energy costs by identifying the root causes of problems in relation to the thermal envelope. If you are looking to have a thermal survey performed on your home or facility, we highly recommend Energy Scan IR at http://www.energyscanir.com/. There are representatives in the area.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Unbiased energy saving opinions
So far the winter here in Indiana has been brutally cold. Here in Fishers, we reached 14 degrees below zero, the coldest in 5 years. Everyone's energy bills have certainly reflected this. But, are we just hostage to mother nature and the utility companies? Could we really use new windows, or more insulation? If you ask anyone who sells these products, the answer to the latter will always be yes. How does one really know?
Recently, a customesr pointed out to me that one room in her house had new windows. After performing a thermal survey, I pointed out to her that the new windows were not much better than the old ones. The old ones were actually fairly decent. There were a few simple things that a homeowner or do-it-yourselfer could do to make them better.
That is why we at Energy Doctors do not sell any products, such as doors windows HVAC equipment, insulation or even energy. We give a totally unbiased report on the exact condition of a home's thermal envelope, indicating exactly what and where the problems are. What better way than to use a thermal imaging camera that actually sees heat? The camera does not have an agenda. If one really does need the products and services of a window company or insulation contrator, we will be happy to make recommendations.
There are certainly things that a homeowner can do to improve a home's energy efficiency. (Check out the link to the DOE website for more information.) However, even the best home inspector cannot see what is going on inside of walls, or see air infiltration. That is why every time we have done a thermal survey of a contractor's own home, we have found surprises that they did not expect. That is exactly the point of our service, and we are happy to be of assistance.
Recently, a customesr pointed out to me that one room in her house had new windows. After performing a thermal survey, I pointed out to her that the new windows were not much better than the old ones. The old ones were actually fairly decent. There were a few simple things that a homeowner or do-it-yourselfer could do to make them better.
That is why we at Energy Doctors do not sell any products, such as doors windows HVAC equipment, insulation or even energy. We give a totally unbiased report on the exact condition of a home's thermal envelope, indicating exactly what and where the problems are. What better way than to use a thermal imaging camera that actually sees heat? The camera does not have an agenda. If one really does need the products and services of a window company or insulation contrator, we will be happy to make recommendations.
There are certainly things that a homeowner can do to improve a home's energy efficiency. (Check out the link to the DOE website for more information.) However, even the best home inspector cannot see what is going on inside of walls, or see air infiltration. That is why every time we have done a thermal survey of a contractor's own home, we have found surprises that they did not expect. That is exactly the point of our service, and we are happy to be of assistance.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Time is now.
The time that most people become concerned about energy efficiency is when they get that season's first outrageous heating bill in their hands. By that time, lots of energy and money have already been wasted. To make matters worse, the best contractors with the best energy saving products are already booked for months.
Perhaps most people are hoping for a mild winter, or for an unexpected drop in utility prices.
Yet, with a little forsight, many people see that the money spent on energy efficiency now, will keep them from having to send it to the utility company later. Even better, the money spent on energy efficiency now, will continue to reduce utility bills for years to come.
The time to be concernd with energy efficiency is right now. The mornings are already frosty, so it's a perfect time to take that first step to figure out what needs to be done.This first step is easy when you get a home thermal survey from Energy Doctors. Its like an x-ray for your home or building.
Armed with our report, one can zero in on exactly those areas that will produce the best energy saving results.We know all the best and latest methods for improving the thermal envelope of your home or building. Most contractors will tell you that the solution to your energy problem just happens to be whatever they have for sale. We won't tell you that you need $30,000 in new windows unless you really do. It pays to get a second opinion. Before you spend thousands of dollars, make us your first point of contact. We will only recommend those things that will give you the most bang for your buck.
Call us today to schedule your thermal survey.
Perhaps most people are hoping for a mild winter, or for an unexpected drop in utility prices.
Yet, with a little forsight, many people see that the money spent on energy efficiency now, will keep them from having to send it to the utility company later. Even better, the money spent on energy efficiency now, will continue to reduce utility bills for years to come.
The time to be concernd with energy efficiency is right now. The mornings are already frosty, so it's a perfect time to take that first step to figure out what needs to be done.This first step is easy when you get a home thermal survey from Energy Doctors. Its like an x-ray for your home or building.
Armed with our report, one can zero in on exactly those areas that will produce the best energy saving results.We know all the best and latest methods for improving the thermal envelope of your home or building. Most contractors will tell you that the solution to your energy problem just happens to be whatever they have for sale. We won't tell you that you need $30,000 in new windows unless you really do. It pays to get a second opinion. Before you spend thousands of dollars, make us your first point of contact. We will only recommend those things that will give you the most bang for your buck.
Call us today to schedule your thermal survey.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
What is a thermal survey?
What is a thermal survey?
A thermal survey uses a special camera that "sees" heat energy or infrared light. Using state of the art thermal cameras we can see problems that cannot be detected by the human eye.
Why a thermal survey?
When you bought your home you may have relied on the services of an inspector or the builder to check for obvious defects. Now that you've lived there for awhile, perhaps your energy bill is higher than your neighbors, or you notice that one or more rooms are colder/warmer than the rest of the house. Before you start on a major renovation project, you should know exactly what and where the problems are before you get out the hammer. With an Energy Doctors® energy audit you will know exactly what and where the defects in your home's energy efficiency are. With our state-of-the-art thermal imaging equipment, we can pinpoint those problem areas such as lack of insulation, improperly installed insulation, water damage, and potential fire hazards that may be present in your electrical system. It makes no sense to replace your heating and air conditioning system and continue to heat or cool the great outdoors. First, you have to determine what's wrong before you can fix it! Armed with this knowledge, and our report, you can then make repairs yourself, or hire a contractor to fix only what's really wrong and not simply be guessing. If you decide to hire a contractor, we will come back to your home and re-check the problem areas to insure the work was done properly. If you are planning to sell your home, Energy Doctors® pre-sale inspection is designed to give a seller confidence that their home will pass scrutiny, that you will not have a last minute inspection surprise, and delay the closing or kill the deal all together. All this and more for usually less than the cost of cleaning your carpets.
A thermal survey uses a special camera that "sees" heat energy or infrared light. Using state of the art thermal cameras we can see problems that cannot be detected by the human eye.
Why a thermal survey?
When you bought your home you may have relied on the services of an inspector or the builder to check for obvious defects. Now that you've lived there for awhile, perhaps your energy bill is higher than your neighbors, or you notice that one or more rooms are colder/warmer than the rest of the house. Before you start on a major renovation project, you should know exactly what and where the problems are before you get out the hammer. With an Energy Doctors® energy audit you will know exactly what and where the defects in your home's energy efficiency are. With our state-of-the-art thermal imaging equipment, we can pinpoint those problem areas such as lack of insulation, improperly installed insulation, water damage, and potential fire hazards that may be present in your electrical system. It makes no sense to replace your heating and air conditioning system and continue to heat or cool the great outdoors. First, you have to determine what's wrong before you can fix it! Armed with this knowledge, and our report, you can then make repairs yourself, or hire a contractor to fix only what's really wrong and not simply be guessing. If you decide to hire a contractor, we will come back to your home and re-check the problem areas to insure the work was done properly. If you are planning to sell your home, Energy Doctors® pre-sale inspection is designed to give a seller confidence that their home will pass scrutiny, that you will not have a last minute inspection surprise, and delay the closing or kill the deal all together. All this and more for usually less than the cost of cleaning your carpets.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Welcome Bill
Energy Doctors of Indiana LLC would like to welcome Bill Silva of SIRP Environmental as a consultant and associate for our commercial clients.
Bill Silva has a BSEE in electrical and communications and as well as experience in the power engineering field. He served on 5 National Standard committees in various electrical and communications areas, including the Indiana Safety Committees, and E.P.R.I. (Electric Power Research Institute). During his years as supervisor of communications at IPL, he and his department handled residential and commercial customer complaints of “electric noise” that was not only a nuisance but in some cases lead to dangerous indications of equipment failure. This was accomplished by utilizing various radio equipment and instrumentation as well as ultrasonic detection devices. He was a manufacturer’s rep for an electric equipment sales company that included equipment for power factor correction, harmonic frequency filtering, surge protection, ups systems, and more. He has now increased his scope to the environmental and energy equipment supply and consulting businesses. He has been a Ham radio operator for over thirty five years.
Bill Silva has a BSEE in electrical and communications and as well as experience in the power engineering field. He served on 5 National Standard committees in various electrical and communications areas, including the Indiana Safety Committees, and E.P.R.I. (Electric Power Research Institute). During his years as supervisor of communications at IPL, he and his department handled residential and commercial customer complaints of “electric noise” that was not only a nuisance but in some cases lead to dangerous indications of equipment failure. This was accomplished by utilizing various radio equipment and instrumentation as well as ultrasonic detection devices. He was a manufacturer’s rep for an electric equipment sales company that included equipment for power factor correction, harmonic frequency filtering, surge protection, ups systems, and more. He has now increased his scope to the environmental and energy equipment supply and consulting businesses. He has been a Ham radio operator for over thirty five years.
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