NEW! Building Science Hotline

Need some unbiased advice on comfort or energy-use issues? Call us at 866-395-1032 ext. 3 to connect with a local expert.

Homeowners and renters

Is your home drafty?

Are some rooms too hot or too cold no matter what you do?

Want to save energy at home but don't know how to get started?

Are you in need of guidance as to what skilled trade (HVAC, plumber, general contractor, roofer, energy consultant, insulators, etc) could assist you in resolving these issues?

We can help!  Thanks to funding from the Illinois Energy Office, Illinois Home Performance is pleased to offer a building science hotline to answer these questions and more.

Call today for 100% FREE unbiased advice from a local expert: 866-395-1032 ext. 3

Contractors

The hotline is also ready to be used by Illinois contractors with questions related to

  • Diagnostic and combustion safety testing
  • Air sealing and insulation practices
  • HVAC performance testing.

Once you're out in the field, you never know what you'll find.  We can help! 

The Illinois Home Performance Building Science Hotline is available 7 days a week to provide YOU with support and expert advice as you encounter new situations in the field.

Call today for 100% FREE unbiased advice from a local expert: 866-395-1032 ext. 3

Get to know our expert

Brian Kumer specializes in energy efficiency assessments and is a nationally-recognized building science instructor. An Illinois native, is well versed in the issues homeowners and contractors face every day in addressing comfort and high energy-use issues.  Brian's bio is available here.