Lewes, DE's Premier Home Insulation & Air Sealing Contractor

Coastal is wonderful but owning a seaside home is not without problems. High relative humidity levels outside cause can cause condensation and moisture inside the home, resulting in poor air quality due to the grown of mold and bacteria, but can also cause highly expensive damage to the structure of the home when the wooden supporting structures begin to rot. That's why the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers recommend maintaining an indoor relative humidity level below 55%

Back in 2017, Lawson Home Services, a Dr. Energy Saver Contractor, installed a Sedona™ SaniDry dehumidifier in the home of this sensible Lewes, DE resident. He was very happy with the results and gave us a five-star rating for each of the questions on the Customer Satisfaction Survey he returned to us. We've been returning ever since to service his dehumidifier.

As you can see in the pictures, the SaniDry dehumidifier is working perfectly to maintain the recommended relative humidity levels below 55% inside the home. We can also see the moisture content of the wood, as measured by the hygrometer as being an ideal 11.8%, and well below the 20% threshold above which fungal growth begins to contribute to the rotting of structural timbers. 

Crawl spaces are typically outfitted with a sump pump system to discharge any water that may seep underneath the home.  As a result the sump pumps are subjected to water that has a lot muddy water.  Minerals that are dissolved in the water become encrusted on the pump and its moving parts. When this occurs the floats, which turn the sump pump on when water is present, may fail to operate, allowing the crawlspace to become a swimming pool. Not only will this invite all kinds of unwanted vermin and pests, but may cause serious damage to expensive mechanical equipment situated in the crawlspace, such as heating and air conditioning systems.

Who wants to run a spa for rats, bugs, and nasty microbes in the crawlspace beneath their home? It is critical to have crawlspaces inspected annually, to discover issues and fix them before they bloom in major problems that will put a big dent in your bank account. 

Call Lawson Home Services to set up an annual maintenance and service for your home crawlspace. 

This Lewes, DE homeowner had an issue with seasonal allergens and wanted to see if Lawson Home Services could do something to improve the air quality in his home.  An inspection revealed a great amount of dust and debris had accumulated in the heating and air conditioning ductwork. 

Grimy ductwork is like a garden where all sorts of fungi and nasty microbes can grow.  The dust and microbes are then blown throughout the home whenever the heating or air conditioning system is running. The best solution in this case is Lawson's Platinum Duct Cleaning service which leaves the ductwork looking like it did the day it was installed (maybe even better).

In addition we recommended installing a BreatheEZ™ UVC light. UV light, a form of radiation that damages the DNA of bacteria and viruses, is a safe and effective way to kill microbes. 

A dry crawl space is one of the most beneficial aspects a home could have.  Yet when Lewes, DE homeowners Michele and Edward B. found that their crawl space was in less than ideal condition, they immediately asked around their friends and family for a waterproofing company. They were soon referred to Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva by a family friend, who they contacted shortly after.

After being contacted, Delmarva immediately sent out a representative to service the Lewes, DE couple.  The couple was met by crawl space remediation specialist Michael Alicknavitch, who decided to take a look at their crawl space.  After a quick evaluation, Michael determined that outside moisture was making its way into the crawl space, creating ideal conditions for mold growth and excess flooding.  Luckily for the couple Michael knew exactly how to solve the problem.  To prevent future flooding incidents, Michael recommended waterproofing products such as a CleanSpace encapsulation system, CleanSpace drainage matting, Everlast crawl space access door and a condensation pump.  The combination of these products will keep outside moisture from getting inside the crawl space, ensuring it will remain dry.  To eliminate the mold problem, Michael proposed MoldX to the affected areas and then installing a SaniDry CX dehumidification system to keep the crawl space dry.  

With the recommendations agreed upon, Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the installation and remediation process.  The Lewes, DE couple no longer has to worry about water affecting their crawl space and can rest easy at night knowing the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva have given their crawl space long lasting solutions.

Having work done at the same time, Lewes, DE homeowner Elliott P.’s contractor told him that the ductwork had become separated and needed repair.  Wanting an immediate fix, Elliot contacted Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva to come out and fix his ducts.

That same day, Elliott was met by Delmarva representative Michael Alicknavitch to look at his problem and diagnose a solution.  After looking at the damaged ductwork, Michael noticed that one of the ducts had been crushed and needed immediate attention.  To service the ducts, Michael recommended new ducts be ordered and installed and fitted with insulation to ensure the best results for Elliott’s home.  

Once the ducts had come in, Michael and Delmarva’s Production Team One met with Elliott at his home to install the ducts.  Never underestimate the severity of a situation! With the newly installed duct system, Elliott's home is now more efficient and will continue to be in the oncoming years!