Independent Energy Audit vs. Sales Pitch Audit
| Service Provided | Sales Pitch | Independent |
| Visual Walk-Through | Yes | Yes |
| Blower Door Test | Sometimes | Yes |
| Infrared Imaging | Sometimes | Yes |
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Complete computer model of home including surface area, volume, window size/type, yearly heat loads…
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Rarely | Yes |
| Efficiency recommendations based on your actual climate information | Rarely | Yes |
| Recommendations to all products available | Rarely | Yes |
| Referrals to multiple contractors for best price point shopping | Never | Yes |
| Complete instructions on Do-It-Yourself upgrades | Never | Yes |
| Independent Quality Control | Never | Yes |
| Pressure you to contract further services | Yes | Never |
| Smile and a handshake at the end of the audit | Yes |
Yes |
