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Blower Door Testing in SE Michigan

We perform professional blower door tests for homeowners, contractors, and new construction across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. MiHER accepted. BPI certified.

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What It Is

What a Blower Door Test Measures

A blower door test is the standard diagnostic method for measuring residential air leakage. We mount a calibrated fan in your front door, depressurize the home to 50 Pascals of pressure, and measure the airflow required to maintain that pressure. The result is your home's CFM50 — cubic feet per minute at 50 Pascals.

When used with our infrared camera during the test, the pressure difference makes air movement visible — so we can pinpoint exactly where your home is leaking, not just how much.

The test takes about 20–30 minutes and generates data that's required for MiHER program submissions, utility rebate programs, new construction code compliance, and post air-sealing verification.

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CFM50
The standard measure of residential air leakage
Common Reference Points
3 ACH50 — Michigan new construction code maximum
5–7 ACH50 — Well air-sealed existing home
8–12 ACH50 — Typical older SE Michigan home
15+ ACH50 — Significant leakage, high priority
When You Need a Blower Door Test

Common Reasons for a Blower Door Test in Michigan

MiHER Program (Pre & Post)

Michigan's Home Energy Rebates program requires a blower door test before work begins and after air sealing or insulation is complete. We perform both tests and deliver results formatted for program submission.

New Construction Code Compliance

Michigan requires new residential construction to test at or below 3 ACH50 under the International Energy Conservation Code. We perform the test and issue the documentation your builder needs.

Post Air-Sealing Verification

After an insulation or air-sealing project, a post-blower door test confirms the improvement. This verifies the work was done effectively and documents the reduction in leakage for rebate submissions.

Diagnostic Home Energy Audit

As part of a full home energy audit, the blower door runs simultaneously with our thermal camera — so we not only measure total leakage but can show you exactly where it is on an infrared image.

Questions

Blower Door Test FAQ

A calibrated fan is mounted in a door frame to depressurize the home to 50 Pascals. The airflow required to hold that pressure — measured in CFM50 — is your home's air leakage rate. Run with an infrared camera, the test also shows exactly where air is entering and exiting.
The test itself takes 20–30 minutes. When performed as part of a full home energy audit with thermal imaging, plan for 2–3 hours total. Standalone blower door tests for contractor verification or code compliance can often be completed in under an hour on-site.
Required for: new residential construction code compliance (3 ACH50 max), MiHER program pre and post testing, Consumers Energy and DTE utility program submissions, and post air-sealing verification on weatherization jobs.
Close all windows and exterior doors a few hours before the test. Clear access to the door we'll use for the equipment. All interior doors should be open. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, make sure it's completely cold.

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We serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. Standalone tests and full audits available.

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