![]() ![]() However, frequently my clients are in need of a financial product or solution, and they look to me for advice and guidance on what they should choose. Why am I so excited? 1) This site fills a needĪs an independent financial planner, I do not have to refer my clients to certain banks or investment solutions, and it is one of the many things that I love about my job. My official title is "Managing Editor" and I am responsible for the content on the site. I have hinted about the fact that I have been busy lately, and will continue to be so, and one of the reasons is that I have decided to team up with Money Saving Pro, a website that is focused on provided unbiased reviews and helpful information for consumers. ![]() Now I'm convinced.I am really excited to talk about this next venture in my life. I wasn't sure if buying a thermal camera was worth your time (or money) until I used one for myself. By purchasing your own thermal camera, you have the means to check your house regularly for leaks and spend some time making it better insulated, saving you even more money. That's $50 more than the basic InfiRay P2 Pro and it's just one inspection. I'm not eager to repeat that problem.Īccording to Home Advisor, the average cost of a thermal inspection is around $350. I had a slab leak in my last home that we didn't spot for weeks. I've taken to doing regular inspections of the walls to ensure everything is in order. Using the InfiRay P2 Pro you can see water intrusions that can come from leaking pipes as hot or cool spots in your walls or under your slab. Insulating your house correctly is a quick and easy way to save a lot of money, but a thermal imaging camera can also help you prevent major issues before they get out of hand. Thankfully, this is the garage and I'm the only one who spends any time there, so it doesn't matter if it isn't pretty. My interim solution is to buy some foil face insulation and staple it to the existing drywall until I can afford the expensive option. The expensive solution here is going to be to pull out the drywall on the ceiling, fill the cavity with some good insulation and re-drywall the space. I especially like the picture-in-picture mode as it gives you a good reference of what you are looking at as thermal images are sometimes - always - hard to decipher. Once you have the information you need on screen, you can take a photo or video that will save to your camera roll. There are several other ways to measure the heat - hottest and coldest temperature along a line is a good one - but I find the single point one to be the most effective. The interface for the app is as simple as pointing the camera where you want to image and then tapping the screen where you want a temperature point to appear. The camera works whichever way you put it in so remember to face it out so you can see the screen while you use it. Then all you have to do is download the app, and when you plug in the camera it launches into the software. Mine is the Pixel Fold, so InfiRay sent me the Android version, but there is an iPhone version too with a lightning plug instead of a USB-C if you are so inclined. First, make sure you buy the right camera for your phone. I think the P2 Pro without the lens is a better buy for the average consumer The macro lens is for those specialized job people I mentioned earlier. Note: While InfiRay sent me the P2 Pro with the macro lens for review, I don't think the lens actually helps when it comes to you and your home. Enter the P2 Pro thermal camera from InfiRay. My bedroom, in particular, is too hot in the summer and too cool in the winter and I wasn't sure why. I need my insulation to work well, but it just doesn't. My home was built in 2002, so it's relatively new, and living in Virginia means I get both boiling hot summers and freezing winters. Insulation can also settle or shift over time, making it less effective. While most modern homes come with insulation in the walls and ceilings, older homes and newer ones that weren't built as well can have huge gaps where heat can come in or escape depending on the season. According to Direct Energy as much as 47% of your electric bill is heating and cooling, and those costs are inflated when your home is improperly insulated. One of the most expensive parts of owning a home is heating and cooling. ![]()
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