Overview

HERSRaterLA provides reliable, efficient and reasonably priced Title-24 HERS field verifications (inspections) for HVAC and general contractors and homeowners. HERSRaterLA is a California Energy Commission (CEC) certified (2005–2016 standards) and insured special inspector. We serve the greater Los Angeles area and provide independent field verifications on residential and light commercial projects.

Since October 2005, residential and occasionally commercial air ducts must be tested for leaks when a central air conditioner or furnace is replaced or newly installed. As of July 2014, HERS field verifications are required for all residential air ducting and, in most of the Los Angeles area, refrigerant charge and minimum air flows also need checking.

What is a HERS Rating?

HERS ratings are also referred to as HERS tests, HERS field verifications or HERS reports. HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System.

Residential HERS ratings can be for any number of different features, though the most common are to verify the efficiency of central heaters and air conditioners for air duct integrity, total airflow, blower fan power draw and refrigerant charge levels. In addition, for new construction walls, floors and roofs (the “envelope” of a house) might also be tested for air tightness, insulation installation quality as well as hot water heaters and piping. A HERS certificate or report (the "CF-3R" form) is provided when a system is tested and passes.

What is a HERS Rater?

homeowners

City inspector requested a HERS report or test?
We can help.

HVAC CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS

City inspector won't sign off on your project until you provide a HERS report? Need a Manual J&D? We can help.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
OWNERS & MANAGERS

City inspector requested a HERS test or Air Balance Report? We can help.