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We recently inspected a stunning home in Middletown Township, NJ, where the homeowner faced draft issues on their second floor and frequent freezing of pipes in one of the bathrooms. The area highlighted in blue shows a cantilever, which is often under-insulated, leading to drafts and the potential for pipes to freeze during colder seasons. Our team specializes in effective insulation and offers a range of tailored solutions. This not only enhances second-floor comfort but also boosts overall energy efficiency. By properly insulating both the cantilever and pipes, we successfully prevented future freezing issues.

      Mary T. was referred to Dr. Energy Saver, Division of Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts to help her solve comfort and energy problems in her vintage style home at the shore. She was experiencing heating bills of over $300.00 per month in the cold weather. The hopes had major comfort issues, such as very cold hardwood floors, large temperature swings between rooms, and a damp musty crawl space infested with cave crickets. Mary moved into this as a retirement house and wasn’t happy how it performed.       We performed a comprehensive whole house evaluation, which included blower door air leaking test, infrared wall and insulation inspection in addition a thorough assessment of the home’s thermal and pressure baldrics from the crawl space to the attic!      We moved forward with the project in 2014. The overall results reported by Mary, is that her 2015 total heating cost $425 vs. $300 per month prior to work. (That is a huge savings) The floors are toasty warm, the house is comfortable and the crawl space is warm and dry.     Contact us for more details on this type of project for your home. 

Our team was inspecting a homeowner’s attic in Brick, NJ when we saw the bathrooms duct just lying on the floor. When a bathroom exhaust fan is not correctly connected moisture will ventilate into the attic. Moisture that is being vented into the attic will condense into water. This moisture build up in the attic can cause mold and dry rot your roof. We simply connected the bathroom exhaust fan to a newly insulated duct and attached the other end through the roof to the proper vented hood. This bathroom fan is now properly ventilated!

We're assessing a homeowner's partial cathedral ceiling in Eatontown, NJ, aiming to boost comfort and energy efficiency. Currently, the exposed fiberglass insulation falls short. Our plan involves installing SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the interior walls of the attic to prevent air leakage. We'll also dense pack with TruSoft cellulose insulation into the roof rafter bays, seal any remaining gaps with spray foam, and blow in TruSoft insulation into the attic. These steps promise a substantial improvement in both comfort and energy efficiency.

During a recent free home inspection in Eatontown, NJ, we found an attic that was supposed to be air-sealed but wasn't, a common issue with other contractors' shoddy work. It’s frustrating to pay for incomplete work that leads to higher energy bills and discomfort. At our company, we never cut corners. We thoroughly inspect before and after our work to ensure it’s done right. Stop settling for less—call us to get the job done correctly. We insulate, air seal, fix leaky ducts, and more to enhance both comfort and energy efficiency in homes. We Fix Uncomfortable Homes!

Our team conducts thorough inspections to identify potential energy leaks in your home, all at no cost to you. For instance, in Eatontown, NJ, we recently pinpointed a bathroom issue where the top plate is allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic. This means that the air you're paying to cool or heat is leaking through these gaps in your home. Such leaks can also foster mold growth, as moisture from showers can seep into these gaps and even reach the attic. Additionally, we found that leaky lights are contributing to this problem by allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic as well. Fortunately, we have effective solutions to rectify these issues, ensuring greater comfort and energy efficiency for homeowners.

This attic in Eatontown, NJ, may look typical with its fiberglass insulation, and many homeowners assume this is enough. During our free home evaluations, we see attics like this all the time — and if you can still see the wooden joists, there isn’t nearly enough insulation. Looking closer, when we pull back the insulation along the top plates, we often find wire holes and 1/4–1/2 inch gaps that collectively equal having a 3–6 inch door open year-round. In the colder months, heated air escapes through these cracks and gaps, rising into the attic and warming it instead of your living space. That’s a lot of wasted energy that homeowners end up paying for. Fortunately, for families in Monmouth and Ocean counties, we’re the contractor of choice for identifying the root causes of comfort issues and improving insulation and indoor air quality.

While inspecting a homeowner’s attic in Leonardo, NJ, we discovered several uninsulated areas, which contributed to the homeowner’s discomfort. We also found that the attic was not properly air-sealed, with quarter-inch or larger gaps along the top plates (highlighted in green) allowing conditioned air to escape. This homeowner faces not only discomfort but also higher energy bills due to this energy loss. Our goal is to help homeowners lower energy costs, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality.

During our free home inspection in Leonardo, NJ, we discovered several issues affecting both efficiency and safety. The attic had insulation deficiencies, the ducts and trunks were leaking, and the masonry chimney had a code violation—its insulation was too close, failing to maintain the required 2-inch clearance. To resolve this issue, we should relocate the supply duct away from the chimney. This ensures that the trunks are not positioned against the chimney. Additionally, we need to remove any insulation near the chimney to prevent potential hazards and ensure compliance with building codes. Once we box out the chimney to code and seal the leaks, we can properly insulate and encapsulate the ducts and trunks. These improvements will not only meet safety standards but also enhance the home's overall comfort and efficiency.

This vented crawl space in Leonardo, NJ, is allowing outside air to infiltrate the home, with exposed rim joists contributing to cold floors in the winter. During the summer, hot, humid air can enter the crawl space, creating ideal conditions for mold growth and poor indoor air quality. Damp insulation from condensation can produce a mildew smell—often a sign of hidden mold—while rising heat makes the rooms above feel stuffy and uncomfortable. These issues are common in vented crawl spaces with exposed rim joists, but we specialize in fixing them. By sealing and insulating crawl spaces properly, we help homeowners improve comfort, boost energy efficiency, and create healthier indoor environments.