A home energy audit in Bensalem, PA pinpoints exactly where your home is wasting energy — then gives you a prioritized list of fixes. Local Energy Audits has done thousands of audits across Bucks County for homeowners chasing lower bills, better comfort, and eligibility for federal tax credits.
Local Context for Home Energy Audits in Bensalem, PA
Bensalem covers ZIP codes 19020. The housing stock in Bensalem consists of 1950s-70s suburban single-family homes, newer townhome developments, and waterfront properties along the Delaware River. Notable neighborhoods include Cornwells Heights, Trevose, Andalusia, Eddington. Major access routes include I-95, Route 1, and Street Road.
Bensalem sits in IECC Climate Zone 4A (Mixed-Humid), which determines the insulation R-values and air-sealing standards required by 2018 IECC (statewide under the PA Uniform Construction Code, Act 45). Local electric service is provided by PECO, with natural gas typically served by PECO.
Bensalem’s large inventory of mid-century split-levels and ranches often has ductwork in unconditioned basements — making duct leakage testing a high-value diagnostic.
When to Schedule a Home Energy Audit in Bensalem, PA
If you’ve noticed drafts, uneven temperatures, or energy bills that keep rising, a home energy audit in Bensalem, PA will tell you what’s actually going on. Instead of guessing at fixes (new windows? more insulation? bigger furnace?), you’ll have data — blower door numbers, thermal imaging scans, and a prioritized list of fixes by ROI.
Audits matter most for homes built before modern energy codes — essentially anything in Bensalem built before the early 2000s. These homes were not designed to modern air-sealing standards and almost always have significant, identifiable improvement opportunities.
What Our Clients Say
Saima Faiz — October 2024
I recently contacted Local Energy Audits for help with a suspected duct leak. From the start, they asked all the right questions and even requested pictures to better understand the situation. Based on the information I provided, they recommended a specific service, which, surprisingly, they didn’t even sell. They didn’t charge me anything for their time, and the advice they gave was invaluable. Their honesty, professionalism, and genuine desire to help really stood out. I highly recommend them.
Max Young — September 2024
Frustrated with my high electric bills — despite an efficiency drive in lighting and appliances — I suspected HVAC was to blame but didn’t know where to start. Research suggested an energy audit, and I’m very happy I chose Local Energy Audits. Ori was extremely professional, thorough, and on-time. After the blower door test, he walked every room with me, patiently reviewing leaks and possible fixes. Particularly given the new federal tax credits, I found the price extraordinarily reasonable. Highly recommend.
Robin Rafkin — June 2024
I had called numerous companies and had numerous individuals to our house. No one could figure out the issues. Ori explained everything and fixed the issues. He and his crew are wonderful!
John Lentz — December 2023
Chris was a fast and efficient tech. Whole test took less than a half hour from arrival to departure and provided exactly what was needed.
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What’s Behind the Walls of Your Bensalem Home?
A thorough home energy audit uses thermal imaging to scan every wall in your Bensalem home. Cold spots in winter (hot spots in summer) often indicate cracks where conditioned air escapes. Your auditor also physically inspects windows, doors, rim joists, attic hatches, and recessed lighting. In older Bucks County homes, these transitions are where the biggest efficiency losses hide.
What Tests Are Included in a Home Energy Audit?
A blower door test measures total air exchange by depressurizing the home to 50 Pascals. The resulting ACH50 tells you how leaky your Bensalem home is.
A duct leakage test is an optional add-on measuring ductwork air loss separately. It’s recommended for Bucks County homes with ductwork in attics, crawl spaces, or unconditioned basements.
Energy Audits for Older Homes in Bensalem
Older homes in Bensalem typically have significant energy inefficiencies — outdated insulation, failed window seals, missing attic air sealing, leaky ductwork. Without a systematic audit, it’s nearly impossible to figure out where to focus improvement dollars. With an audit, you know exactly what matters most for Bucks County housing stock.
How Our Bensalem Energy Audits Work
Our home energy audit process in Bensalem, PA:
1. Blower door test — Depressurize the home to 50 Pascals. Outside air then enters through any leaks in the envelope, which makes leak locations detectable by feel and visible on thermal imaging.
2. Thermal imaging walkthrough — Walk every room with a thermal imager. Temperature differences between interior surfaces and framing members reveal insulation gaps, air leakage paths, and thermal bridges that your eye can’t see.
3. On-site debrief + written report — Discuss findings with you live, then deliver a written report ranking recommendations by impact and cost. Most audits complete in about 2 hours.
What Happens After Your Audit?
You’ll get three things: (1) your home’s current efficiency, (2) prioritized problem areas by impact and cost, (3) specific recommendations. Your auditor walks you through fixes, cost ranges, and rebates. Under the IRA’s 25C credit, many improvements qualify for 30% tax credits, and the audit itself is credit-eligible up to $150.
Pricing for Your Home Energy Audit
A full home energy audit in Bensalem, PA is $390. That covers:
- Blower door test and ACH50 measurement
- Thermal imaging walkthrough (every room)
- Identification of air leakage paths, insulation gaps, and thermal bridges
- On-site review of findings with you
- Written report with prioritized recommendations
Adding a duct leakage test brings the total to $640 — recommended for Bucks County homes with ducts in attics, crawl spaces, or unconditioned basements.
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) covers 30% of the audit cost, up to $150, when you file your taxes.
Rebates and Incentives for Bensalem Homeowners
Pennsylvania enforces the 2018 IECC statewide under the Uniform Construction Code (Act 45). Local municipalities handle permits through their construction code officials; Philadelphia has additional city-specific air barrier requirements. Homeowners in Bensalem may qualify for PECO’s Smart Home Rebates (for PECO service territory) and Act 129 utility efficiency programs — details available at https://www.peco.com/WaysToSave/ForYourHome.
At the federal level, the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) covers 30% of the cost of a home energy audit (up to $150), plus 30% of qualifying air sealing and insulation improvements (up to $1,200/year combined). Our technicians hold BPI Building Analyst Professional and RESNET HERS Rater certifications, which is the qualification required for most Pennsylvania rebate programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Bensalem, PA?
Our comprehensive home energy audit is $390 and includes a blower door test, full thermal imaging walkthrough, and written report. Adding a duct leakage test brings the total to $640. Under federal tax credit 25C, 30% of the audit cost (up to $150) is recoverable at tax time.
What rebates are available for PA home energy audits?
PA residents may qualify for PECO’s Smart Home Rebates (for PECO service territory) and Act 129 utility efficiency programs. The audit itself is eligible for a 30% federal tax credit (up to $150) under the IRA’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. Learn more at https://www.peco.com/WaysToSave/ForYourHome.
How long does a home energy audit take in Bensalem?
A typical home energy audit in Bensalem takes about 2 hours on-site. You’ll receive a written report within a few business days identifying prioritized improvements ranked by impact and cost.
What’s the best time of year for a home energy audit in PA?
Audits can be performed year-round, but winter (for heating issues) and summer (for cooling issues) produce the most dramatic thermal imaging results because of larger indoor/outdoor temperature differentials. Climate Zone 4A (Mixed-Humid) makes Bensalem suitable for audits in any season.
Schedule an Energy Audit in Bensalem, PA
Comfort issues, high bills, planning an HVAC or insulation upgrade, or just curious about your home’s performance? A home energy audit in Bensalem is the most informative thing you can do. Two hours, $390 flat, written report, and federal tax credit eligibility.