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House Performance and Energy Use
Analysis and Remediation

Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies utilizes a large variety of diagnostic tools and analysis software to provide our clients with house performance estimates and strategies to improve their energy use. We are able to contract the remediation ourselves or suggest other contracting firms to complete your Master Plan that will give you safety, comfort and efficiency.


 

 



         

Our company was chosen to do performance testing for energy efficiency programs for agencies or utility companies such as ONCOR Electric Delivery (formerly TXU Energy), the EPA Quality Install Program, and others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




     Measuring power


Measuring wet bulb
temperatures

 




Measuring temperature
at the condenser


Measuring power consumption at condenser

 


   The computer keeps the blower door running
      so leaks can be discovered and sealed.

 


Using a fogger to find air leaks in the house. The fog travels to the leaks when the blower door is running.


Complete system replacement. Replaced with high efficiency geothermal AC

Un-insulated ductwork in chase to be replaced


Ductwork in terrible shape            

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An excerpt from a report given to a client showing the results of
our investigations and giving recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another excerpt from this report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies

Energy, Comfort and Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Custom Load Calculations, HVAC System Design

HVAC Testing and Balancing

HVAC Remediation and Heat Load Training:

Call 254-799-1326

Click here to learn more about the low-level Carbon Monoxide Monitor

email: info@tradewinds-at.com

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