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Adding additional insulation to this Newark, Delaware home increased comfort for the homeowner. Hot, upstairs rooms are no longer an issue for the New Castle resident.
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Proper air sealing and insulation around this exhaust pipe in this Newark, Delaware attic, helps keep the heat inside the home during the winter.
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When your home isn’t sealed and air ducts aren’t clean, you could be losing energy and contaminating your home with unwanted allergens, dust and more. This is where Sheryl O. found herself when she contacted Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva for some help.
Energy specialist Michael Brittingham went out and met with Sheryl O. at her Berlin, MD home to assess the conditions and recommend a solution to her air leakage in the bath and kitchen vents, as well as dirty HVAC ducts.
Sealing air leakage stops heat from leaking in or out of your house, it helps the HVAC system to work more efficiently, and keeps the conditioned air that you’re paying for where it’s supposed to be. Also, the air duct repair and cleaning that Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva performed will keep Sheryl O.’s home comfortable, healthy, and allergen free. She and her family can now breathe clean air and stay comfortable all year round.
Joseph P. attended the Better Living Expo & Craft Show where he met some members of the Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva team. He was interested in adding insulation to the space above his home’s sunroom so he contacted the energy experts for a free estimate.
Michael Brittingham came out to assess the amount of insulation needed to sufficiently keep Joseph P.’s home comfortable. He determined that spray foam insulation should be added to the attic, under the sunroom floor and between the rafters. Spray foam insulation acts as an air barrier that seals air leaks and insulates at the same time. It is also waterproof so that moisture will not seep through and decrease its effectiveness of slowing the flow of heat.
All in all, Joseph P. can now rest assured that his sunroom with not be a source of lost heat in the winter or heat gain in the summer. Adding insulation to the attic and crawl space will have a positive impact on his home for years to come.
A home with air leaks and insufficient insulation loses energy and typically causes the heating and cooling system to work harder in order to keep the home at a comfortable temperature.
Wade H. was interested in the cost and time it would take to properly air seal and apply insulation to his home. Energy specialist Michael Tucker from Dr. Energy Saver went out to assess Wade’s home and give him an appropriate estimate.
In one short day, the production team from Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva went out and installed two inches of closed cell spray foam insulation and well as insulating and air sealing 10” rim joists. This work will definitely increase overall energy efficiency because the interior air will not be able to get out as easily, and heat transfer will be slowed. Wade can now enjoy a more comfortable and healthy home for years to come.
In the winter, it’s very easy to tell where air is leaking into your home. Whether it’s around doors and windows or small openings around the house, these cracks allow the conditioned air to escape and cold air to get in. Gregory P. contacted Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva and described that he had signs of moisture on his ceilings and possible ice dams, as well as insufficient insulation that may be the cause of these problems.
Energy expert Michael Tucker went out to assess the problem and recommended an energy efficient solution. He concluded that attic insulation and air sealing, an insulated attic door, airtight insulated boxes over can lights, and spray foam insulation should be installed. Each of these would effectively seal the home’s outer envelope and reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.
Gregory P. can now rest assured that ice damming will no long be a possibility because of the sealed air leaks and added attic insulation. Additionally, his heating and cooling system will not have to work as hard to keep the home comfortable all year round.
When Berlin, MD homeowner Sheryl O. wanted to fix up her kitchen and extend her vents, she discovered that some of her ductwork was damaged. Wanting an immediate fix to the problem, Sheryl began asking close friends and family for a contractor. She was soon referred to Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, who she contacted that same day.
The following week, Sheryl was met by Delmarva representative Michael Brittingham to discuss how to fix her problem and finish her kitchen. After a careful inspection, Michael had ideas on how to fix her problem and finish the kitchen. Michael recommended that Sheryl first get her ducts cleaned, as it would be much easier to get the job done with clean ducts. Next, Michael noticed that parts of Sheryl’s ducts were allowing air to escape, and causing her heating and cooling bills to go up. Michael recommended that she seal her ducts to prevent further loss of air and money. Finally before extending the ducts, Michael recommended repairing the damaged ducts using flex duct.
With the process and products agreed upon, Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the process. With the ducts fixed and extended to where Sheryl wanted them, Sheryl now can enjoy her kitchen once again. Thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, she will save money as well!
Proper insulation is what separates the highs and lows when it comes to a homeowner’s electric bill. When homeowner Curtis K. found that his electric bill was through the roof he wanted a reason why: was it poor insulation or was it just how high he keeps the thermostat? Seeking professional assistance, Curtis began looking around for an expert. After searching for some time on line, Curtis came across Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, and after seeing their impressive credentials he called them to come out and evaluate his home.
Shortly after contacting them, Curtis was met by Delmarva representative Michael Tucker at his Newark, MD home. After explaining his current situation to Michael, Michael began evaluating the house for heat loss. He eventually made his way to the attic and found that the finished attic was poorly insulated and was letting heat escape. Michael had only one solution for Curtis’s problem and that is the installation of Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation. Closed Cell Spray Foam is an all-in-one insulation that doubles as an air sealant. This type of insulation is ideal for any situation, even under the most extreme insulation requirements. Curtis agreed to the product to be installed and Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the insulation installation process.
Proper insulation can make it or break it when it comes to an energy efficient home. Curtis’s home was once taking money out of his pocket that he didn’t realize, but thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, Curtis’s home is now energy efficient and will continue to be for years to come!
Proper insulation is what separates the highs and lows when it comes to a homeowner’s electric bill. When homeowner Curtis K. found that his electric bill was through the roof he wanted a reason why: was it poor insulation or was it just how high he keeps the thermostat? Seeking professional assistance, Curtis began looking around for an expert. After searching for some time on line, Curtis came across Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, and after seeing their impressive credentials he called them to come out and evaluate his home.
Shortly after contacting them, Curtis was met by Delmarva representative Michael Tucker at his Newark, MD home. After explaining his current situation to Michael, Michael began evaluating the house for heat loss. He eventually made his way to the attic and found that the finished attic was poorly insulated and was letting heat escape. Michael had only one solution for Curtis’s problem and that is the installation of Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation. Closed Cell Spray Foam is an all-in-one insulation that doubles as an air sealant. This type of insulation is ideal for any situation, even under the most extreme insulation requirements. Curtis agreed to the product to be installed and Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the insulation installation process.
Proper insulation can make it or break it when it comes to an energy efficient home. Curtis’s home was once taking money out of his pocket that he didn’t realize, but thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, Curtis’s home is now energy efficient and will continue to be for years to come!
There are some problems that are hard to diagnose, which results in being overlooked. Looking to upgrade the ducts running into her kitchen, Berlin, MD homeowner Sheryl O. wanted a company that could do exactly that. Sheryl was referred to DES Delmarva, whom she contacted that day for a quote.
The following week, Sheryl was met by Michael Brittingham, a specialist from Delmarva. After explaining her situation to Michael, Michael immediately began preparing her kitchen and her vents for the extension. What he instead found was damage to her already existing ducts that was costing her money and wasting energy. Michael explained to Sheryl and then continued on to explain the necessary solutions. Sheryl needed to have the ducts repaired and this would lead to the extension into her kitchen. Along with this Michael highly recommended she have the ducts cleaned and sealed to allow maximum efficiency in the upcoming months. Sheryl agreed that this was a good approach and Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One.
Over the course of one day, Production Team One sealed, cleaned and extended her ducts, making Sheryl’s problems a thing of the past. Thanks to the professionalism at DES Delmarva, Sheryl’s kitchen is to her liking and her ducts are back to normal!
Homeowners Ron and Karen S. of Berlin, MD found one day that water and humidity were traumatizing their crawl space. Looking for an efficient and respected company to check out their crawl space, the couple contacted DES Delmarva after hearing good things about their work from their next door neighbors.
Soon after contacting them, DES Delmarva sent out crawl space remediation specialist Raymond Bremmerman out to meet the couple at their home. Immediately, Raymond asked to evaluate the crawl space, and what he found was an overwhelming amount of humidity and water in the crawl space. After explaining the situation to the couple, Raymond went on to explain possible solutions. Raymond recommended to stop water at the source by installing CleanSpace drainage matting, specifically made to allow no ground water penetration into the crawl space while effectively draining all the current water. This in conjunction with a condensation pump and the recommended SaniDry CX dehumidification system will turn the water damaged crawl space into a dry and efficient crawl space.
With the recommendations agreed upon, Raymond called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the installation and restoration process. With the waterproofing products working to maximum potential, the homeowners crawl space problems are a thing of the past thanks to the professionalism of DES Delmarva.
James R. of Ocean City, MD noticed one day that parts of his house had a musty scent in the air. Remembering that these problems typically come from within the crawl space, James knew he needed to act quickly before a bigger problem emerged. After seeing an ad for Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva in the local newspaper, James decided to give them a call to send a representative out.
James was met by crawl space repair specialist Michael Tucker at his Ocean City home. After showing Michael the musty smell within the house, Michael agreed that the problem most likely stems from a problem in the crawl space. Michael then asked to check out the crawl space. What he found was excessive moisture throughout the crawl space. Luckily, Michael knew exactly what to install. Michael explained to James that he should install closed cell spray foam insulation. This specific type of insulation has air and water barrier properties allowing it to keep the elements out and insulate the home at the same time. Michael also proposed a SaniDry CX dehumidification system, condensation pump combo. This combination eliminates the excessive moisture in the air and will also get rid of the musty smell. Additionally, Michael suggested adding an EverLast crawl space access door as opposed to his rusted metal one.
With the recommendations agreed upon, Michael called in Production Team One to complete the installation and restoration process. Now that his crawl space is fixed, James's house is no longer is haunted by the musty smell and his crawl should continue to stay dry in the upcoming years.
Poor insulation in one’s home can lead to high costs and discomfort over time. When Ocean City homeowners Donna and Lou noticed that parts of their home were colder than others, they realized they had an insulation problem on their hands. After using Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva for a previously unrelated problem and liking their work, Donna and Lou decided to call them again for help with their problem.
After explaining their situation to a Delmarva representative on the phone, they were soon met by Michael Brittingham and his installation crew, Production Team One. Michael and the crew went throughout the house and found the spots that were cold. Michael also noticed while examining the crawl space that it had moisture issues. Thankfully, Michael had the perfect solution. For the insulation within the home, Michael removed the old fiberglass insulation and had closed cell spray foam insulation installed. Within the crawl space, Michael had the old floor debris removed and a SmartSump sump pump system installed. This system comes with an alarm built in the cover, so if there is a risk of flooding, the homeowner is notified of it. Closed cell spray foam insulation was also installed throughout the crawl space along with a 2” SilverGlo R10 insulation board.
After a nine day installation and restoration process, Donna and Lou’s home is evenly insulated throughout and their crawl space is no longer an area of concern, all thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva.
When Rehoboth Beach homeowner Steven M. found that moisture was building up in his crawl space and creating a musty smell, he knew he was in trouble. Desperate for answers, Steven started his search for companies online. After some time of searching, Steven came across Dr. Energy Delmarva, who he contacted for more information.
The following week, Steven was met by Delmarva representative Michael Tucker. Steven explained his situation to Michael, who, immediately after took a look at the crawl space.
Michael found slight condensation on the walls and floor of the crawl space which could lead to a musty smell over time. Michael proposed to Steven that he have a SaniDry CX dehumidification system installed within the confines of his crawl space. The SaniDry is capable of removing 109 pints of water a day and can operate in temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It is an ideal system for crawl spaces. In conjunction with this a condensation pump was installed as well as an EverLast crawl space access door. This combination of products will drain current moisture and prevent future moisture and water from seeping through the crawl space door and flooding the crawl space.
With the recommendations agreed upon, Michael called in primary foreman David Lawson and his crew came in and installed the necessary products. Thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva, Steven’s crawl space will no longer be a burden on him or his home.
A homeowner in Pocomoke City, Maryland wanted to improve his home efficiency and contacted Lawson Home Services for help. Noticing that bedrooms closer to the attic were colder, he wanted to know what could be done to keep the house an even temperature. The lack of insulation and air sealing in the attic caused warm air to escape through the ceiling.
Lawson Home Services sealed leaks in the attic floor and insulated the area. Sealing the leaks before installing insulation is crucial as it ensures that the leaks are plugged and not just buried beneath insulation, rendering them impossible to seal later.
With the warmer air in the bedrooms having nowhere to escape, the home is more comfortable and less drafty. Extra comfort comes from saving on fuel and electric bills since constantly adjusting the thermostat is no longer necessary!
Lawson Home Services recently conducted the annual maintenance in a home located in Berlin, MD. This home had previously undergone crawlspace encapsulation and had a Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidifier installed.
This maintenance service consists of a comprehensive inspection of the crawlspace liner to assess overall wear and ensure the integrity of all taped seams. Additionally, we examined the crawlspace entrance door for any indications of water intrusion or leaks. The functionality of the Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidification equipment was rigorously tested, and all hose connections were carefully checked for proper placement. Furthermore, we removed, cleaned, and replaced the filter. Following these steps, we measured the humidity level of the air and assessed the moisture content of the wooden structures within the crawlspace, both of which were confirmed to be within acceptable parameters.
We look forward to our next visit for the upcoming scheduled routine maintenance.
Lawson Home Services recently performed the recommended annual maintenance on measures they had previously installed in this Ocean Pines, MD home.
This maintenance service encompassed a comprehensive inspection of the crawlspace liner to assess overall wear and ensure the integrity of all taped seams. Additionally, we examined the crawlspace entrance door for any indications of water intrusion or leaks. The functionality of the Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidification equipment was rigorously tested, and all hose connections were meticulously checked for proper placement. Furthermore, we removed, cleaned, and replaced the filter. Following these steps, we measured the humidity level of the air and assessed the moisture content of the wooden structures within the crawlspace, both of which were confirmed to be within acceptable parameters.
We look forward to our next visit for the upcoming scheduled routine maintenance.
This happens all the time: Vent hose gets crushed behind the washer because the flex hose is hard to control - it acts like a slinky and wants to go all over the place as you try to push the dryer in close to the wall. That's what happened in this Ocean Pines, MD home.
Lawson Home Services has a solution for this aggravation: the ingenious Magvent™ device, with its powerful self-aligning magnets which automatically aligns the dryer vent hose. Never again will you have to be frustrated trying to reconnect your dryer after you have had to pull it out from the wall for whatever reasons.
At Lawson Home Services we pride ourselves on using best practices. It's not always the least expensive way, but its the BEST way. Just like your dad always told you "Do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again." Call us to schedule your dryer vent service, be it a simple clean out, repairs and improvements on your existing ductwork, or replacement of your entire dryer vent ductwork.
Lawson Home Services recently conducted the recommended annual maintenance at this home in Ocean City, MD which had two primary pieces of home equipment for control of indoor moisture: a Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidifier and a sump pump.
The tech first cleaned the pre-filter and replaced the pleated filter. Next the discharge hose was checked to ensure that is was clean and clear, allowing the SaniDry™ unit to drain properly into the sump. The condensate pump was checked for proper operation. And finally a test run of the SaniDry™ unit was conducted.
Next the sump pump was inspected and cleaned as needed. The alarm and all switches and pressure relief systems were tested and verified for proper operation.
Finally the humidity of the air inside the crawlspace was tested to verify the dehumidification system was doing its job properly. The level was perfect. The moisture content of the wooden structures in the crawlspace were tested and found to be just 10%.
Everything checked out A-Okay this year.
Its a simple, inexpensive service that can be done once a year. Call Lawson Home Services to inspect and service your crawlspace equipment today.
It's important, particularly here in the coastal climate of Ocean City, MD, to keep an eye on your crawlspace. Lots can go wrong down there and if it does a homeowner needs to know about it as soon as possible - before a small problem develops into a big deal. Most homeowners don't want to crawl around in their crawlspace. But Lawson Home Services technicians do it every day. They are trained to spot problems and address them quickly and efficiently.
If you've have a crawlspace "encapsulation" Lawson Home Services will be there to check on the liner, dehumidification equipment, and the sump pump equipment to make sure all are in tip-top shape and performing as efficiently as possible. Lawson's technician will also have an eagle-eye out to spot other problems, like water leaks, pest intrusion, and mold and microbe growing on wooden surfaces.
It's quick, convenient, and affordable. So why not have Lawson Home Services provide you with an annual inspection of your home. After the inspection and service you will be given a report of all the things that were done, as well as a list of any recommendations and concerns that should be brought to your attention for action.
Why not have Lawson Home Service perform your annual crawlspace inspection and service like this wise homeowner in Berlin, MD. Lawson's technician will take care of the following:
While he is there, Lawson's technician will have a look around in your home if you like. He will be happy to inform you of issues he sees that you may wish to have Lawson Home Services address. Among the most common of these would be Dryer and HVAC duct clean outs, attic air sealing and insulation upgrades, crawlspace encapsulation, and radon testing and mitigation.
OOOH NOOO, this dryer vent in Ocean Pines, MD, was completely blocked and no air at all was flowing through the vent. If this had been let go it could have caused big problems, like dryer overheating and a possible house fire. Nobody needs that for sure.
Luckily this homeowner noticed a problem and called Lawson Home Services right away. Donnie Lonski, Lawson Home Services' dryer vent cleaning specialist found the problem: the lint had encased the flap valve on the outside of the house. That was an easy fix.
This problem can be nipped in the bud by scheduling an annual dryer vent clean out. The best part is that it will substantially lower the part of your energy bill necessary to run the clothes dryer, the most expensive home appliance to operate.
Lawson Home Services recently performed the innovative AeroSeal HVAC duct Sealing process at this nice home in Berlin, MD.
HVAC ductwork is inherently leaky. The traditional methods of sealing ductwork was the application of duct tape and mastic to the joints and seams of the HVAC ductwork. But working from the outside it is nearly impossible to get to all of the cracks and seams due to tight spaces and proximity to ceilings and walls. The brilliant part about AeroSeal is that is seals from the inside out, getting to ALL leaky areas and sealing them with a gummy substance that will hold up to the extreme temperature changes of conditioned air running through them, unlike brittle mastic which eventually cracks and opens up leaks, and duct tape which loses its stickiness and lets go.
Lawson Home Services also performs a Platinum Duct Cleaning Service prior to performing the AeroSeal process, so you end up breathing air that is a lot cleaner than it was before. And once the ducts are sealed the conditioned air will reach all the rooms, not just the ones closest to the HVAC air handler unit.
Call Lawsons' today and have one of our Home Comfort Specialists visit your home to see if we can improve the comfort of your home while simultaneously reducing utility costs. It's a win-win situation.
Lawson Home Services recently performed a Platinum Duct Cleaning Service at this home in Berlin, MD
See for yourself, the photo below shows what the ductwork looked like when our Duct Cleaning specialist completed the job: The duct work looks like it did the day it was installed.
Call Lawson Home Services today to schedule a visit from one of our Home Comfort Specialists, who will have a look to see the ways we can improve the comfort of your home, while making it more efficient and reducing energy costs.
This new home owner in Berlin, MD, has lived in the home only a few months. She asked us to reduce the allergens and dust that she believed was coming from the HVAC ductwork.
Lawson Home Services specializes in HVAC and Dryer duct cleaning and got right to work. One thin Lawson Home Services does that many duct cleaning services do not, is to clean the coils of both the indoor and outdoor HVAC units. Not only is this necessary to remove one of the sources of dust and microbial growth, but it increases the efficiency of the HVAC equipment, extending its life, and reduces energy costs of heating and cooling.
Call us today to schedule a duct cleaning for your home.
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