If you are living in a damp, cold house or paying too much for power, check your home's insulation and energy costs.
What is a Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT)?
Home Energy Audit Toolkits (HEAT kits) can help you find out:
- which areas of your home use the most energy
- how you can make your home healthier and warmer
- how you can save on power bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
What is in the HEAT kit
- A hygrometer - to measure air temperatures and moisture levels including tips on how to avoid cold, damp conditions that cause condensation and mould.
- An infrared thermometer – to find thermal leaks due to poor insulation of ineffective seals including tips on how to fix them.
- A stopwatch – to measure your shower flow rate including tips on how to make savings through efficient use of hot water.
- A power meter – to measure the running cost of plug-in appliances including tips on how you can save money on appliances, heating and lighting.
- Instructions on how to use each tool.
- A record booklet for recording your measurements and energy saving actions.
- Infosheets you can take away with more detailed information.
You can also email any feedback to the Low Carbon Living teamopens in a new tab.
How to borrow a HEAT kit
You can borrow a HEAT kit for free from Auckland Libraries. Request a HEAT kit through the Auckland Libraries catalogue.
Standard library charges apply if the tools are broken, lost or missing. Check with the library for charges.