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

While inspecting the attic above the garage in Howell, NJ, we found that the adjoining wall between the garage and the house was exposed to extreme attic temperatures. Conditioned air was escaping into the unconditioned attic, while unconditioned air was infiltrating the house. As a result, the rooms near the garage became uncomfortably hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. To address this issue, we installed 2-inch foam boards on the adjoining wall and sealed them with foam sealant. This solution effectively stopped the air leaks, enhancing the home's comfort and reducing energy waste.

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!