What happens during a weatherization visit

Step 1 — Application and eligibility

You apply through the Community Action Agency serving your county. Renters can qualify with owner permission. Waiting lists are common, and households with older adults, children or people with disabilities are often prioritised.

Step 2 — Energy audit

A certified auditor inspects the home, tests for air leakage, checks insulation levels and inspects heating and cooling equipment for safety. The audit determines which measures are cost effective, so the work scope is different for every house.

Step 3 — Work by the crew

• Attic, wall and floor insulation
• Air sealing around ducts, doors, windows and penetrations
• Heating and cooling repair or replacement where justified
• Health and safety work such as combustion safety testing

Step 4 — Final inspection

An independent Quality Control Inspector verifies the work before the job is closed. You should receive an explanation of what was done and how to keep the improvements working.