- An energy performance analysis of your home plan(s) under the ComfortHome program requirements.
- A comparison of the way your home plan(s) will perform under the ComfortHome program requirements and the identification of any changes necessary for your home plans to meet the program requirements.
- A heating and cooling energy usage estimate
FAQs
- Who is behind the ComfortHome® program?
- Does the ComfortHome program require the use of any other manufacturer's products?
- What is the difference between the ComfortHome program and the ComfortHome Certified Green program?
- What is the difference between the ComfortHome Certified Green program and other green building programs?
- Can I participate in the ComfortHome Certified Green program if I am also participating in my local home builders association's green building program?
- How do I get started?
- What is provided in the plan review?
- What are limited guarantees for homeowners?
- Who issues the limited guarantees?
- When are the limited guarantees issued?
- How can I ensure that the completed homes meet the program requirements?
- What information do I need to provide with the weekly job schedule?
- Who can I contact if I have questions about the ComfortHome program?
Who is behind the ComfortHome® program?
ComfortHome is owned by Energy Information Center, Inc. EIC was formed as a response to our nation's energy crises in the 1970s and early 80s to take a closer look at how energy was used in residential homes. In 1989, EIC, Inc. formed ComfortHome and eventually rebranded as EIC|ComfortHome.
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Because we report to no one but you, our focus is only on energy efficiency and performance. We're no tied to specific products and brands, and we don't believe in pre-conceived, off-the-shelf solutions. That's why ComfortHome always delivers professional and objective advice tailored to what you need, not what someone is trying to sell.
We value your business, we earn it, and we stay right with you throughout the process.
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The ComfortHome Program is a nationally-recognized, new home construction program designed to assist builders in constructing and marketing homes that offer superior energy savings and comfort levels.
There are now more than 120,000 homes across the United States that have been constructed by builders under the ComfortHome program. The program starts with a pre-construction plan review of your builder's plans that carefully evaluates the selection of all building components to maximize the economic energy and environmental performance of your new home, and provides the information necessary to make energy smart choices.
The ComfortHome Certified Green program adds even more benefits in areas such as environmental lot design, building resource efficiency, indoor air quality, and global impact.
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The ComfortHome Certified Green program includes all benefits from usually green programs such as environmental lot design, building resource efficiency, indoor air quality, and global impact, but adds the rigorous set of requirements from our ComfortHome program to ensure comfort and guarantee energy usage.
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Yes. ComfortHome Certified Green is designed to be complimentary to other programs and is not exclusive. ComfortHome is willing to provide services for any homeowner or home builder who chooses our services.
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It all starts with a plan review of the home or homes you intend to build. To begin the process, contact us at 1-800-367-7223 or via e-mail at info@comforthome.com. We will forward you to the appropriate regional manager who can help you fill out the plan input sheet.
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The plan review provides you with the following:
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What are limited guarantees for homeowners?
The limited guarantee on heating and cooling energy use guarantees the amount of energy needed to heat and cool the home. The guarantee is for energy "use," not cost. The comfort guarantee promises that the temperature at the location of the thermostat will not vary more than 3 degrees from the center of any conditioned room within the thermostat's zone. Please see the guarantee for complete details and limitations.
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ComfortHome Corporation issues and administers all guarantees associated with the ComfortHome program.
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ComfortHome Corporation will provide the guarantee to the homeowner once the house is completed and has passed all applicable tests and inspections.
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The ComfortHome program is designed to provide builders with maximum flexibility; however, with that flexibility comes responsibility. After your obligations have been met, the program requires testing and inspections to verify that your home meets certain program requirements.
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The tester will use your weekly job schedule to arrange for the required testing. The schedule report should provide:
- A complete listing of each participating home, including lot number, block, physical address and model.
- The date on which construction began/begins.
- When the home will be available for testing.
- When the completed home will be available for testing prior to closing.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the ComfortHome program?
Call us toll-free at 1-800-367-7223, or via e-mail at info@comforthome.com
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