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The DIY Home Energy Audit Checklist

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Phase 1: Thermal Leak Hunt

The Door Frame Test: Run a business card along exterior door frames. If it slides through, air is leaking.

The Outlet Shock: Feel the wall around electrical outlets on exterior walls. Cold drafts = missing gaskets.

The Window Corner Check: Use a candle or thin thread to spot flickers at the corners of window sashes.

The Attic Hatch Pulse: Check for air movement around the attic access panel.

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The Night Walk: Identify every glowing LED or standby light in an empty room.

The Charger Audit: Count all phone/laptop bricks plugged into walls but not charging devices.

Standby Measurement: Check the standby draw of your TV/Entertainment center using a watt meter.

The Cable Box Test: Measure the continuous draw of your modem and cable box (usually the worst offenders).

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Multi-Room Offset: Compare temps in the hallway vs. the bedroom vs. the living room.

Short-Cycle Watch: Count how many times the AC/Heat turns on in 60 mins. >6 = inefficient.

Humidity Check: Measure the humidity. If >60%, your AC is fighting air, not just temperature.

Vent Flow Test: Feel for air velocity in the room furthest from the HVAC unit.

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The "Forgotten Room" Walk: Spot lights on in empty rooms (Bathrooms, Garages, Pantries).

Bulb Era Audit: Identify any remaining CFLs or non-LED bulbs in frequently used areas.

The Switch Test: Identify switches that are "almost always on" by habit.

Outdoor Glow Audit: Check if security lights are on during daylight hours.

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Now map your results to the curated gear in the audit guides to stop the bleed.

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