Electrical Audits in Columbia, SC

For most homeowners, the idea of living without electricity is simply unthinkable. From brewing your coffee in the morning to your alarm clock that wakes you up for work to your HVAC systems, refrigerator, and so much more, electricity plays a major role in your life. However, that does not mean that you should just blindly shell out your money when the electric bill is due!

If you ever find yourself questioning the amount that you’re paying to power all of the systems and equipment in your home that use electricity, then your next step should be to schedule a professional electrical audit in Columbia, SC, with the Fulmer Heating & Cooling team. We’ll determine precisely what the root cause of the problem is, and then we’ll be able to guide you through the steps necessary for resolving that problem.

Contact Fulmer Heating & Cooling to schedule your electrical audit today!

What Does an Electrical Audit Entail?

An electrical audit is basically a calculation of the amount of electricity that you use in your home, as well as which appliances and systems are actually using that electricity. If we conduct an electrical audit and determine that you should be using X amount of electricity based on the systems in your home and your usage habits, but the amount that you’re using is much higher, then there is further digging to be done.

Now, you can go ahead and bust out your calculator to determine how much energy different appliances and systems are using, but your results are going to be pretty limited in terms of accuracy and actionable next steps. As is the case with other electrical services, you’ll want to hire a professional to do the job. We’ll evaluate your appliances, their stated efficiency ratings, usage reports, and more to figure out exactly where energy is being used in your home—and where that energy is going to waste.

When to Schedule an Electrical Audit

Okay, so you have a basic understanding of what an electrical audit is. When are you supposed to schedule one, though? Unlike annual maintenance for your HVAC systems, this is not really something that has a set timeframe it should be held to. That is why you need to learn to look for warning signs that something isn’t right. Consider the following:

• Have you noticed a major spike in your electrical costs, despite the fact that you haven’t altered the use of systems in your home? If so, you may have an appliance malfunctioning and wasting energy.
• Have you noticed a spike from year to year, but only during certain times?  Your heating or air conditioning system is the likely culprit if the spike aligns with their periods of use.
• Have you noticed a drastic increase in energy consumption following the installation of a new system or appliance that seems out of touch with its efficiency rating? Anything from the sizing of a system to bad wiring could be the underlying cause.