With all the buzz in the Austin real estate market this year, there are a lot of new or soon-to-be homeowners in the area. If you’re one of them, you may be thinking about purchasing a home warranty for your new abode. Home warranties can protect you from suffering unexpected repair or breakdown costs for your new home’s appliance, and you may be thinking it sounds right for you. However, before going in on a home warranty, it’s always important to conduct a home energy audit first! Home energy audits uncover how well your home functions together as a system of different machines, which is important information to consider before you purchase a warranty on that system. A home energy audit will help you determine if you need to perform any maintenance before purchasing a warranty or depending on the age of your house and its system if you would potentially be better off performing a complete overhaul. Home energy audits are an invaluable tool for learning about and protecting the value of your home!