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Home Energy Audit Checklist for Kansas City Homeowners
An energy efficiency audit is only as helpful as the process behind it. A real audit doesn’t rely on “best guesses”—it uses a repeatable checklist and diagnostic testing to pinpoint where energy is being wasted and what improvements will make the biggest difference. For homeowners and builders in the Kansas City, MO metro, Central Energy Audits describes a clear, performance-based approach: consultation, advanced testing (including blower door testing, duct leakage testing, a
Connor Thomas
5 days ago4 min read


Air Leaks and Indoor Humidity: What a Blower Door Test Can Reveal
Learn how uncontrolled air leakage can add moisture to a Kansas City home—and how blower door testing, air sealing, ventilation, and HVAC sizing work together.
Krissa Miller
Sep 152 min read


When Does Your Home Need a Manual J Load Calculation?
Learn when a Manual J load calculation is especially useful—and how Manual J, S, and D work together to support properly sized equipment, airflow, comfort, and humidity control.
Krissa Miller
Sep 152 min read


Manual J, S, and D: The HVAC Calculations Behind Better Comfort
Understand what Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D each do—and how properly calculated equipment and ductwork support comfort, airflow, efficiency, and humidity control.
Krissa Miller
Sep 152 min read


Your AC Is Running—So Why Does Your Home Still Feel Humid?
If your home feels damp while the AC is running, HVAC sizing may be part of the problem. Learn how humidity, Manual J load calculations, ventilation, and a whole-home energy audit work together.
Krissa Miller
Sep 152 min read


Tight Homes: Air Sealing, Ventilation, Moisture Control, and Proper HVAC Sizing
Our homes are constructed with air leakage rates below 3 ACH50, making mechanical ventilation essential for healthy indoor air quality. The key is pairing a tight building envelope with balanced ventilation, moisture management, and properly sized HVAC equipment.
Krissa Miller
Sep 35 min read


Is Your Home Feeling Damp This Summer? A Home Energy Audit Can Help
High indoor humidity, condensation, and musty odors can point to more than an HVAC problem. Learn how a whole-home energy audit can help uncover the source.
Krissa Miller
Aug 282 min read


Studio 804 LEED Platinum Home
Studio 804 LEED Platinum Home - 1040 New York St. Lawrence KS - Class of 2025 Central Energy Audits partnered with Studio 804, the University of Kansas’ building science and construction program, to certify this home for LEED Platinum and ENERGY STAR. The result is a home that is efficient, sustainable, and truly a work of art. Throughout construction, we collaborated closely with Studio 804 to ensure the project met all qualifying criteria for LEED Platinum certification. T
Connor Thomas
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Certifying for Energy Star and ZERH Program in Dorm Living: Roanoke College’s Container Home Project
At Central Energy Audits, we love projects that challenge traditional ideas of building design — and the recent container home dorms at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, did exactly that. This innovative project reimagines what student housing can look like, combining modern design, sustainability, and high-performance energy efficiency. A Collaborative Effort from the Ground Up Our team was involved from the very beginning, consulting through multiple design and planning m
Connor Thomas
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Achieve Energy Star Certification: Central Energy Audits' Expertise
When it comes to achieving Energy Star certification for your residential or commercial property, having the expertise of a professional company like Central Energy Audits can make all the difference. Founded by Krissa Miller in 2017, Central Energy Audits is dedicated to providing top-notch energy-related services across the United States. One of the key services offered by Central Energy Audits is energy audits. These audits help identify areas where energy is being wasted
Krissa Miller
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Stay Compliant with Energy Codes: Central Energy Audits Can Help
Are you a property owner or a developer looking to stay compliant with energy codes in your region? If so, Central Energy Audits can be your go-to solution. Founded in 2017 by Krissa Miller, Central Energy Audits offers a variety of services to help ensure that your building meets all the necessary energy requirements. One of the key services offered by Central Energy Audits is energy audits. These audits involve a comprehensive assessment of your building to identify areas w
Krissa Miller
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Maximize Energy Efficiency with Central Energy Audits' Services
With the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency in today's world, it has become increasingly important for businesses and homeowners alike to find ways to reduce their energy consumption. This is where Central Energy Audits comes in - a company that specializes in providing comprehensive energy-related services to help maximize energy efficiency. Central Energy Audits, founded by Krissa Miller in 2017, offers a range of services tailored to meet the specific
Krissa Miller
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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