Home Upgrade Intelligence
Home Upgrade Calculator:What Should I Upgrade First?
Answer a few questions about your home, current systems, and goals. We'll help you identify which potential upgrade may deserve the closest attention first.
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Tell us about your home
Start with a few basic details so we can put your upgrade priorities into context.
We use your ZIP code to understand your location and climate context.
Enter the approximate heated square footage of your home.
An approximate age is fine.
How this calculator works
The calculator looks at four areas: your home's basic characteristics, the condition of its current systems, your goals, and the upgrades you are considering.
It then provides a planning-level priority assessment. The result is intended to help you decide what to investigate next, rather than tell you that one upgrade is universally best for every home.
For detailed financial or project analysis, use the relevant Dwellvance calculator after identifying the upgrade you want to explore.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Home Upgrade Calculator recommend?
It provides a planning-level priority assessment for insulation, heat pumps, solar, and battery storage based on the information you provide about your home, current systems, goals, and upgrade interests.
Does the calculator estimate exact savings or project costs?
No. The calculator is designed to help you decide which upgrade may be worth investigating first. It does not determine exact installation costs, energy savings, incentives, or payback periods.
Why should I consider insulation before other upgrades?
A home's envelope can affect how much heating and cooling is needed. The calculator considers the insulation condition you report as one factor when determining upgrade priorities.
Can I use the detailed Dwellvance calculators after this?
Yes. The results provide links to the relevant Dwellvance tools and guides so you can investigate a potential upgrade in more detail.