Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts Before & After Photos

This sump pump in Farmingdale, NJ was held together by duct tape and was no longer triggering itself when it needed to pump out water of the pit in this crawlspace. By installing a brand new SmartSump we were able to ensure that the water pooling below the crawlspace will not affect the foundation and will be pumped out of the house. Paired along with a full crawlspace encapsulation this customer has nothing to worry about with moisture affecting their home or their indoor air quality.

In Farmingdale, NJ, a homeowner's rim joists in the basement were poorly insulated and exposed, allowing outside air to leak into the house. Air sealing the rim joists is crucial because, in the winter, outside air can enter and cause cold floors. Depending on the seasons, fluctuating temperatures can infiltrate the basement or crawl space, creating drafts and uncomfortable rooms. These temperature fluctuations can also lead to moisture buildup in the crawl space and basement, resulting in indoor air quality issues. By simply spray foaming the rim joists, we can make the home more comfortable and energy-efficient by maintaining a thermal barrier between the outside and inside of the house.

With the winter coming up, these customers wanted to make sure their home keeps them warm and their bills down. They called Dr. Energy Saver and our energy auditor quickly diagnosed that a large part of their homes problem was the whole house was leaking a large amount of air to the attic constantly! By air sealing the whole area, we were able to stop the loss of air into the attic from inside the home. The fan was covered with a custom foam board hatch cover and sealed with spray foam so that no air can pass through the area. Paired with a new layer of insulation, this solution left these homeowners going into the winter with confidence!

This skylight was letting too much air leak into this customer's home! As you can see in the first picture the fiberglass insulation is all dirty and hanging off of the vertical framing. All that stands between the inside of the house and the attic is that thin piece of sheet rock, which is not stopping the movement of air at all. To solve this issue, Dr. Energy Saver used spray foam to cover the entire skylight. Because it is an expanding foam that stops the movement of air, spraying it around the entire skylight completely seals it from the attic!

In Colts Neck, NJ, a homeowner with an attached garage faces insulation issues in the garage attic. Upon inspection, it's evident that the insulation on the exposed interior walls isn't up to par. It fails to block warm air during summer and allows conditioned air to escape in winter, ultimately causing discomfort for the homeowner. To remedy this, we installed SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the exposed interior wall and air sealed any gaps or holes with spray foam. This solution ensures that heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter is effectively stopped, resulting in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.