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2014-06-02T15:00:00.05Z
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Insulation for All Seasons
2014-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
John Siwicki
Most people only think about insulating their homes when mornings turn frosty. Unfortunately, that’s just when many insulation contractors are their busiest and least likely to get to your job in a timely way. Nor will you find them as receptive to negotiating their rates as during the non-heating season.
<h2>The right insulation and HVAC system can keep your New York & Pennsylvania home comfortable year-round</h2>
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<p>When insulating your home, there are many types of insulation to choose from. A professional contractor can help you choose the best insulation based on where you need to add/install insulation and the recommended R-values of the areas you want to insulate.</p>
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<p>Most people only think about insulating their homes when mornings turn frosty. Unfortunately, that’s just when many insulation contractors are their busiest and least likely to get to your job in a timely way. Nor will you find them as receptive to negotiating their rates as during the non-heating season.</p>
<p>Winter, however, shouldn’t be the only time you think about insulation. In summer, with roof and attic temperatures soaring, insulation is critical to keeping your home cool and cooling costs low. In fact, in many regions of the U.S., insulating to keep the heat out is more important than insulating to keep heat in.</p>
<p>Another reason to insulate now, regardless of the season, is that doing so will prepare your home for when you decide to upgrade (or must replace) your HVAC equipment. It makes little sense to install a new furnace, boiler, or central AC system until you’ve brought your home’s insulation levels to the R-levels recommended by the Department of Energy. The payback on every dollar spent on conservation is much quicker than for dollars spent on HVAC equipment, regardless of how efficient it is!</p>
<h2>Oversized HVAC equipment and inadequate insulation reduces heating & cooling efficiency</h2>
<p>Adding insulation does more than reduce the amount of fuel and electricity you’ll need for heating and cooling your home. It also reduces the loads (peak demands) your HVAC equipment will need to meet during extreme winter and summer weather. This may translate into less wear and tear on existing heating and cooling equipment as well as a cost break on new HVAC equipment when you upgrade.</p>
<p>Some homeowners do not understand that furnaces and air conditioners that are too large are less efficient than their smaller, right-sized counterparts. The smart approach to bringing your home to peak efficiency and comfort levels is to insulate and properly seal air leaks and only then have your HVAC contractor calculate your home’s heating and cooling loads. The BTU capacities of your new equipment should be based upon this calculation – not on the capacity of the old equipment being replaced.</p>
<h3>Insulate first, then install the right size HVAC equipment</h3>
<p>Regardless of the time of year or where you live, upgrading your HVAC system and insulation improvements go hand in hand. If you are contemplating a new furnace or central air conditioning system, let Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC maximize your insulation first.</p>
<p>It's smart to have your insulation inspected and to make the necessary improvements to your insulation before upgrading your HVAC equipment. Otherwise, you may end up buying more capacity than you need -- and cause your new HVAC equipment to run at lower efficiencies than projected by the manufacturer.</p>
<p>We are New York and Pennsylvania's experts when it comes to maintaining a comfortable, energy-efficient home. We know the right type of insulation to install and where to install it. We can also replace your old heating and cooling system with an energy-saving option.</p>
2014-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
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How to Winterize Your Home
2014-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
Sue Chrystie
No one wants to live in a chilly house, or to have rooms that stay cold even when the rest of the house is comfortable. Along with this discomfort, many homeowners also put up with high winter heating costs.
<h2>Put an end to chilly rooms and high heating costs by making the right improvements in the right order</h2>
<div class="right breakout border bg"><img src="http://www.drenergysaverpoughkeepsie.com/core/images/des/insulation/winterize/thermal-camera.jpg" alt="Infrared Camera can reveal air leaks in Poughkeepsie" width="300" height="314" />
<p>Detection and correction. Our experts use an infrared camera (shown above) to reveal air leaks and missing insulation. Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC suggests that upgrading attic insulation be a top winterization priority.</p>
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<p>No one wants to live in a chilly house, or to have rooms that stay cold even when the rest of the house is comfortable. Along with this discomfort, many homeowners also put up with high winter heating costs.</p>
<p>Winterizing your home can put an end to such problems, so it’s worth learning more about these comfort-enhancing, energy-saving improvements.</p>
<p>The energy improvement specialists at Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC can inspect your home and provide you with an estimate that includes the most important improvements that will make the biggest difference in comfort and energy savings.</p>
<h2>A home's insulation and "building envelope" have a significant impact on interior comfort</h2>
<p>The term “winterizing” refers to a wide range of improvements or (in some cases) repairs that can counteract the adverse effects of cold weather. In other words, winterizing aims to maintain comfortable interior temperatures despite frigid outdoor conditions.</p>
<p>Winterizing has another benefit: It reduces your heating costs. In fact, with the right winterizing improvements, it’s possible to cut your heating costs nearly in half.</p>
<p>It’s a common mistake to blame high heating costs and cold rooms on the heating system. This certainly can be true if your house has an old, inefficient furnace or boiler. But even the most efficient HVAC system can’t overcome common “building envelope” deficiencies like inadequate insulation and air leaks.</p>
<p>Poor insulation allows heat to escape from your house by conduction. Air leaks waste energy by convection (air movement). In fact, they do double damage -- allowing warm air to leak out (exfiltration) and cold air to leak in (infiltration).</p>
<h3>Sealing air leaks and improving insulation are cost-effective ways to winterize your home</h3>
<p>Air sealing and insulation upgrades are often the most important strategies for winterizing your home It’s not easy to pinpoint where warmth is leaking out of your house and where cold outside air is leaking in. That’s why many homeowners decide to have Dr. Energy Saver perform a blower door test and a free energy-saving assessment.</p>
<p>The blower door test will locate big and small air leaks that need to be sealed, and also establish a leakage rate that can be compared to the energy-efficient rates recommended by the Dept. of Energy.</p>
<p>Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC's free insulation inspection will reveal where insulation upgrades can have the biggest impact on comfort and energy efficiency. We can even use special infrared cameras to show you where air leaks and missing insulation are creating cold spots in your house.</p>
<p>Winterization work to improve the building envelope should always be done before a home’s heating or cooling system is replaced.</p>
<p>A more airtight house with higher insulation levels means that you can replace old HVAC equipment with smaller units, saving on installation cost as well as on ongoing operation costs.</p>
<p>What energy-saving improvements are right for your house? For an expert assessment of your home’s energy profile, contact Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC. We provide free estimates for adding attic insulation, air sealing and other home energy improvements in Poughkeepsie, Albany, Rye and throughout the New York and Pennsylvania area of New York & Pennsylvania.</p>
2014-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
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Dutchess County Fair
2012-08-22T00:00:00.05Z
Rich Wasvary
Visit us at the fair
<p><span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of year again, fried dough, rides, and games at the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. But while you are having all that fun do not forget to stop by and visit our booth B-31. Learn all about how mold and moisture can have an effect on your home and health. We can work with you on the solution to these tough problems. Stop by we will be there until 10pm each night!</span></p>
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2012-08-22T00:00:00.05Z
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2012 Energy Conservation Code Raises Energy Standards
2012-04-25T00:00:00.05Z
Tim Snyder
An Energy Conservation Code has been set in place that will help to improve existing home performance.
<p><strong><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/2012/medium/des_1335369326.jpg" alt="2012 Energy Conservation Code Raises Energy Standards - Image 1" width="250" height="167">Hyde Park , NY</strong> - Developed by the Washington, DC-based International Codes Council, the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will be used by federal agencies like the National Park Service, Department of State, U.S. Forest Service and the Veterans Administration. The IECC will eventually be used by many state and municipal building departments all across the country.</p>
<p>Even though the 2012 IECC focuses on new and commercial construction, green building experts, such as Dr. Energy Saver®- a nation-wide network of energy specialists, predict that this new building code will have a major impact on upgrading the energy performance of existing houses. Alex Wilson, founder of BuildingGreen, Inc. and executive editor of Environmental Building News, is certain that the new code will have a major impact on home energy performance.</p>
<p>“Simply having code language finalized doesn't mean that a code is in force,” Wilson explains. “But any time a new building code is adopted, designers, builders, and building owners change their practices. I’m hopeful that we will see a residential version of this code in the not-too-distant future.”</p>
<p><strong>Highlights from the new Energy Conservation Code that will impact existing home performance</strong></p>
<ul><li><strong>More airtight construction.</strong> Blower door tests are already performed on houses during a standard home energy audit, to measure and detect energy-wasting air leaks. The IECC calls for mandatory blower door testing on new buildings. In colder climate zones, airtight construction techniques should yield a blower door reading equivalent of just 3 air changes per hour (at 50 Pascals pressure). This tight construction standard reinforces the need to stop energy-wasting air leaks with expert air-sealing work.</li>
</ul><ul><li><strong>Higher insulation levels.</strong> The new code stresses the importance of insulation in all areas of a building, from basement to attic. For existing houses, the best opportunities for insulation upgrades are in basement, crawl space and attic zones.</li>
<li><strong>Well-sealed ductwork.</strong> Leaky ductwork wastes energy by increasing HVAC system run time. The IECC proposes a maximum leakage of just 4cfm (cubic ft./min.) for every 100sq.ft. of floor area. Even though it’s easy to seal ducts when a house is first built, this work is often neglected or entirely omitted. That’s why duct sealing improvements remain very important for existing houses.</li>
</ul><ul><li><strong>More efficient lighting.</strong> Recognizing advancements in efficient lighting technology, the new code calls for at least 75% of a new building’s lighting to be “high efficacy.” Thanks to the widespread availability of low-watt compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and even more efficient LED lights, this standard is just as easy to achieve in existing houses as it is in new construction.</li>
</ul><p><span>Contact Dr. Energy Saver today to schedule your home energy audit or estimate for any of their services, which includes: home insulation, air sealing, crawl space encapsulation, <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com">duct cleaning in Hopewell Junction, NY</a> and more!</span></p>
2012-04-25T00:00:00.05Z
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Make Every Day Earth Day With Dr. Energy Saver
2012-04-16T00:00:00.05Z
Pat Baldo
With Earth Day nearing, Dr. Energy Saver shows you that you can save energy while simultaneously reducing your energy bills.
<p class="Body"><img style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/2012/medium/earthday_1334583521.jpg" alt="Make Every Day Earth Day With Dr Energy Saver - Image 1" width="250" height="161">For more than 40 years now, we have set aside April 22nd, Earth Day, as a time to increase awareness and appreciation of the earth’s natural environment. Around the globe, individuals, communities and businesses volunteer in large ways and small to protect our resources, to foster learning and educational activities, all in the effort to save our planet.</p>
<p class="Body">Whether focusing on recycling, saving energy, indoor air quality, water pollution, sustainability and a myriad of other topics, people are eager to take action to help out around this time of year. They join community clean-ups, turn out the lights, walk vs. drive, and engage kids in workshops and festivals to do their part. And it all helps.</p>
<p class="Body">But not for long. To be effective, actions and results, need to be sustained for the long haul. Saving energy is topping the list of environmental protection because its effects are felt in so many ways. Dr. Energy Saver® focuses on saving energy <em>all the time.</em> Not for a day, or a week. All the time. It’s your prescription for lower energy bills®. As home-energy experts, Dr. Energy Saver shows you what you can do in your home to save energy while simultaneously reducing your energy bills, and improving your comfort and health . . . every day of the year.</p>
<p class="Body">We aim to provide you with cost effective solutions. In order to do just that, we first like to conduct a home energy audit. Here, we utilize a blower door test and evaluate your whole home—quite different from the typical audit performed by other companies. We then are able to properly diagnose the cause and recommend the best solution. Sometimes our homeowners are surprised to see what’s really causing the problem!<br><br>Once complete, we prioritize a list of solutions customized for your home!<br><br><span><a target="_blank">Contact</a> Dr. Energy Saver today to schedule an estimate for any of our many services including a <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/home-energy-audit.html">home energy audit in Hopewell Junction</a>, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, and more!</span></p>
2012-04-16T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/3630-weatherization-and-home-health-crawl-spaces-air-sealing-ductwork-in-new-york.html
Weatherization and Home Health: Crawl Spaces, Air Sealing, Ductwork in New York
2012-04-09T00:00:00.05Z
Pat Baldo
Weatherization is a key to having a healthy home and decreasing your energy bills.
<p class="Body"><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3312/medium/grassedit_1333740043.jpg" alt="Weatherization and Home Health Crawl Spaces Air Sealing Ductwork in New York - Image 1" width="250" height="134">Energy efficiency and a healthy home are so intertwined that a conversation of one demands inclusion of the other. After all, considering the time we spend inside our home, we are bound to be affected by its conditions. And affected we are. Total-home weatherization is the best defense against potential health hazards and problems. Here’s a look at how the connection between home health and energy efficiency works. We at Dr. Energy Saver offer the resources and tests to identify and solve your home’s specific problems.</p>
<p class="Body">Many homeowners may not realize the link between their home’s condition and unnecessary expenses such as: medical bills, high energy bills, illness, and more! As a company offering a whole-house approach to energy efficiency, comfort and health—Dr. Energy Saver performs a <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/home-energy-audit.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">home energy audit</span></a> to first identify the sources of your home’s problems and discomfort. Next, we suggest the repairs or upgrades to better seal and ventilate your home, decrease the moisture and relative problems, and make way for adequate duct function.</p>
<p class="Body">One of the greatest contributors to an unhealthy home and family is the existence of damp and musty environments such as those in basements and crawl spaces, poorly managed rainwater or groundwater, and plumbing leaks are sources of excess moisture in the home. Moisture leads to mold and mildew growth which can cause irritations of the skin, nose and throat, and respiratory problems such as asthma, allergies, and nasal and sinus congestion.</p>
<p class="Body">Weatherization defense to control moisture includes <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/insulation/crawl-space-insulation.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">crawl space encapsulation</span></a>; diverting water from the foundation via drainage techniques, sump pump installation and dehumidification.</p>
<p class="Body">It’s clear that a more energy-efficient home leads to a healthier one. Understand the connection, make the necessary adjustments, and reap the rewards.</p>
<p class="Body">Federal and state initiatives continue to implement an integrated, whole-house approach to addressing the connection between energy efficiency and health allowing more homeowners than ever to benefit. <strong>Indoor air quality</strong> is a great concern for leading organizations and we aim to improve the quality of the air in your home.</p>
<p class="Body">Contact us today to learn more about weatherizing your home for year-round health, comfort and energy efficiency.</p>
<p>We proudly offer crawl space encapsulation, air sealing and ductwork in Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park, Beacon, Saugerties, and more!</p>
2012-04-09T00:00:00.05Z
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Free Home Energy Audit in Dutchess County, NY Through February 2012
2012-02-17T00:00:00.05Z
Zach Stachura
Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County is providing free home energy audits through February 29th, 2012.
<p><strong><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/2023/medium/energy-audit-edit.jpg" alt="Free Home Energy Audit in Dutchess County NY Through February 2012 - Image 1" width="250" height="166">Hyde Park</strong><strong>, NY –</strong> Dr. Energy Saver® Dutchess County is offering free whole-house energy audits to homeowners through February 29, 2012—a service that can cost anywhere between $100 and $500.</p>
<p>A whole-house energy audit is sometimes referred to as a home energy checkup or a home energy assessment. Through various tests, inspections and calculations, a complete energy audit evaluates all of the features that factor into your home’s overall energy performance.</p>
<p>Upon the completion of a home energy audit, the homeowner will see the precise areas where energy dollars are being spent and where they can be saved.</p>
<p>Once the sources are identified, these energy specialists will also prioritize and perform the necessary repairs and upgrades.</p>
<p>These experts are your trusted authority in energy savings, repairs, and home comfort. The price of $225 per audit will re-instate March 1, 2012.</p>
<p>Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County is your resource for a <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/home-energy-audit.html">home energy audit in Beacon</a>, Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park, Saugerties, and all surrounding cities and towns!</p>
2012-02-17T00:00:00.05Z
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Bed Bugs: Protecting Yourself From The Monster Under The Bed
2012-01-19T00:00:00.05Z
Jacques Bouchard
Bed bugs are a growing problem that's spreading across Ohio, New York, and the rest of North America at a rapid pace. Keep this tough-to-kill pest out of your home with these simple precautions.
<h3><em>How Bed Bugs Get In Your Home – And How To Prevent Them</em></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1057/medium/bed-bug.jpg" alt="Bed Bugs Protecting Yourself From The Monster Under The Bed - Image 1" width="250" height="166">For a period of about 50 years, bed bugs were all wiped out in North America, and pest control companies were beginning to consider them a thing of the past. However, recent times have shown a reemergence in many areas – particularly New York and Ohio – and a promise of many, many more infestations to come.</p>
<p>Bed bugs are <em>extremely</em> difficult to completely eliminate. These little monsters have no natural habitat in the wild – they only exist in human dwellings, and only feed on humans. To continue their species, they've had to develop extraordinary survival skills.</p>
<p>The best way to protect yourself from bed bugs is to keep them out of your home in the first place. You can do this by checking for bed bugs at the points where their infestations spread. By taking precautions in these four key areas, you can help to reduce your chances of having a bedbug problem in your home.</p>
<p><strong>1. Bed Bugs In Hotels, Motels, and Similar Locations</strong></p>
<p>It's believed that bed bugs were brought back into the United States from overseas travelers, and were first seen in upscale hotels. Today, they can be found in almost any place that offers overnight lodging (hotels, motels, hostels, inns, B&Bs, resorts, etc.).</p>
<p>Protect yourself by inspecting the bed and sheets, and areas nearby before settling into your room. Telltale signs include dark, specked stains on cloth surfaces, a musty odor (often described as being similar to the smell of coriander), and bedbugs located along cracks and crevices. Keeping luggage in an airtight plastic tote, when possible, is also very effective at keeping bed bugs away from your things.</p>
<p>Since these pests like to hitchhike into your home through clothing, it's a good idea to wash all clothes right away in hot water when you get home. There are plastic bags in the marketplace that can be put directly in the laundry, dissolving away during the cycle.</p>
<p><strong>2. Bed Bugs In Apartments & Rented Spaces</strong></p>
<p>Residents of low-income housing, senior living centers, dorm rooms, and similar housing areas are at particularly high risk of moving into a bedbug-infested home. Bed bugs have been known to live for a year or more without a meal, and can survive in the nooks and crannies of a vacant room.</p>
<p>Did the previous residents move out because of an infestation? It doesn't hurt to ask your landlord – or better yet, get it in writing.</p>
<p><strong>3. Used & Antique Furniture Infested With Bed Bugs</strong></p>
<p>What do you do with your furniture after a bed bug infestation? Pest control experts all over North America are warning homeowners to be wary when buying furniture from estate sales, secondhand stores, and, especially, yard sales. Keep in mind that legitimate furniture sources can still become populated with stored along with infested furniture overnight.</p>
<p>If you choose to buy used furniture, be sure to check all nooks and crannies for a potential infestation before bringing it into your home.</p>
<p><strong>4. “Brushing Shoulders” With Bedbugs In Public</strong></p>
<p>Bedbugs are known to hitchhike in folds of clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, suitcases, and similar areas. From here, they can be easily transferred to other individuals in public areas.</p>
<p>If you are living or traveling in an area with a high risk of bedbugs (such as New York City), it's a good idea to do a quick check of clothing and luggage before entering your home. Bedbugs have been found waiting in many high-traffic public areas, including theaters, libraries, taxis, buses, and even in changing tables in restrooms.</p>
<p>This article brought to you by Expediant – your source for <a href="http://www.moldybugs.com/">pest control in New York</a>, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, and areas nearby. To schedule a pest inspection or to meet with a professional pest management expert, contact us by phone or e-mail today!</p>
2012-01-19T00:00:00.05Z
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Clogged Gutters: Three Little-Known Issues That Are HUGE!
2012-01-19T00:00:00.05Z
Jacques Bouchard
While many homeowners maintain their gutters, they often find themselves at a loss when asked why they actually do it. This article explains the value of this vital home maintenance chore.
<h3><em>A Little Maintenance Can Help Prevent Roof Damage, Foundation Issues, And Pest Infestations</em></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1057/medium/Gutters.jpg" alt="Clogged Gutters Three LittleKnown Issues That Are HUGE - Image 1" width="202" height="304">When was the last time you had your gutters maintained? If it's been a year or more, your home may be nurturing several serious problems – ones that will potentially develop into a home improvement nightmare!</p>
<p>Managing water and moisture is one of the most important ways that you can maintain the integrity and value of your home. Gutters represent an important part of that moisture management system by collecting water from your roof and directing it as far away from your home as possible.</p>
<p>Gutter maintenance is not a DIY job! A professional will not only clean debris from your gutter system, but also inspect the system for cracks and leaks, and will check to make sure your system is pitched properly to eject water from your home.</p>
<p>But why clean the gutters in the first place? When asked directly, many homeowners do not have a clear answer. What follows are three excellent (and often unknown) reasons to clean your gutters:</p>
<p><strong>1. Preventing Roof-Damaging “Ice Damming”</strong></p>
<p>During the winter months, gutters and downspouts clogged with debris will collect water, which will then freeze into a barrier. As the eavestroughs become weighed down, they will become warped out of shape. Bent, warped gutters will not be pitched correctly, and will therefore be ineffective at directing water away from your home.</p>
<p>As a ridge of ice builds up against your roof, new water will become backed up, pooling up against the ice barrier. This water can then find its way up under the shingles of your roof, which leads to significant water damage.</p>
<p><strong>2. Avoiding Foundation Flooding & Damage</strong></p>
<p>One thing your gutters and downspouts accomplish is to direct this water away from your home, where it would otherwise pool around your foundation.</p>
<p>For an average house, an inch of rain amounts to about 500 gallons of water on your roof. If allowed to pool around your home, this water will contribute to any basement flooding issues your home may have.</p>
<p>On top of that, water is heavy! As the soils around your foundation become wet, it can add thousands of pounds of pressure to your walls – and there's nothing in your basement pushing back. If the soil pressure bearing down against your walls exceeds your walls' ability to bear it, they will begin to lean in at the top, slide in along the bottom, or bulge in the middle. Any additional moisture in the soil will be a contributing factor to this pressure, and can exacerbate a problem that already exists.</p>
<p><strong>3. Preventing Pest Infestations</strong></p>
<p>Give pests warmth, moisture, and a place to live, and they will gladly move right in. That being said, it's not uncommon to have ants, termites, or other pests nest directly in the debris present in your gutters – and spread from there into your home.</p>
<p>And since improperly maintained gutters will often mean pooling water around your home, there will also be a great environment for pests right around the base of your house. Moist soil around your home is particularly enticing to several termite species, who will gladly move into your home as soon as they discover a way in.</p>
<p>Along with maintaining your gutters, it's also a great idea to perform routine pest inspections on your home. Pests such as termites and cockroaches can sometimes infest a home for years before they're discovered – damaging your home and creating an unhealthy environment as they live, breed, and die in your living space.</p>
<p>All content provided by Expediant, your local experts for pest control or <a href="http://www.moldybugs.com/">mold remediation in Massachusetts</a>, Connecticut, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. To schedule a pest control inspection or pest control appointment with our professionals, contact us by phone or e-mail today!</p>
2012-01-19T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/2657-dr-energy-saver-dutchess-county-owner-featured-in-poughkeepsie-journal.html
Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County Owner Featured in Poughkeepsie Journal
2011-11-16T00:00:00.05Z
Zach Stachura
Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess Country owner, Richard Wasvary, has recently been interviewed for an article published in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Wasvary shares about saving energy during the winter months.
<p><strong><img style="float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/2023/medium/window-winter-edit.jpg" alt="Dr Energy Saver Dutchess County Owner Featured in Poughkeepsie Journal - Image 1" width="250" height="181">Hyde Park, NY</strong> - Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County’s owner, Richard Wasvary, has recently been interviewed for an article in the Poughkeepsie Journal entitled, “Keep Out Cold This Winter.”<br><br>Wasvary explains ways in which homeowners can conserve energy during the winter months, the time of year homeowners tend to use the most energy. He advises homeowners to invest in a hot water heater jacket, which will insulate the heater. Additionally, Wasvary cautions homeowners to repair air leaks by caulking around windows and putting door sweeps in front of doors. <br><br>Though seemingly small, these are effective ways to reduce energy bills during this winter season. To find all of the ways heat is escaping your home, Wasvary suggests scheduling a Whole House Energy audit. This is a diagnostic procedure where his team thoroughly inspects a home to identify problem areas, and suggest repairs/upgrades.<br><br>The Poughkeepsie Journal was established in 1785, making it New York’s oldest newspaper and the second oldest newspaper in the nation. It has won numerous awards over the years as it continues to provide news to Dutchess Country and the Mid-Hudson Valley areas.</p>
<p>Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County is an expert <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/insulation.html">insulation contractor in Poughkeepsie</a>, Pawling, and other nearby areas! They also offer other valuable services including air sealing, HVAC, and more!</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20111113/LIFE07/311130008/Keep-out-cold-this-winter?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CLIFE">Keep Out Cold This Winter</a> article online at the Poughkeepsie Journal.</p>
2011-11-16T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/2248-dr-energy-saver-franchise-founders-to-present-at-hvac-comfortech-2011.html
Dr. Energy Saver Franchise Founders To Present At HVAC Comfortech 2011
2011-09-08T00:00:00.05Z
Samantha Gray
HVAC Comfortech will have many distinguished speakers this year, including the Dr. Energy Saver network founders-- Larry Janesky and Tom Casey, Jr.!
<p><img class="left" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/2012/medium/comfortech-edit.jpg" alt="Dr Energy Saver Franchise Founders To Present At HVAC Comfortech 2011 - Image 1" width="147" height="80">Dr. Energy Saver® founders, Larry Janesky and Tom Casey, Jr. are preparing to make waves at this year’s HVAC Comfortech—as part of HVACR Week. We at Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County are so thankful to be a part of a franchise that truly aims to help others and improve our own abilities.</p>
<p>Larry and Tom will be hosting seminars, Larry’s class entitled “The Highest Calling” is named after his most recent published novel.</p>
<p>We want to invite you to attend this spectacular week! Where you can learn of influential products and services, hear from distinguished speakers, and network with fellow contractors.</p>
<p>HVAC Comfortech is being held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN from September, 21-23, 2011.</p>
<p>Read more about <a href="http://www.drenergysaver.com/blog/2011/09/dr-energy-saver-founders-host-classes-at-hvac-comfortech-2011/">Dr. Energy Saver at HVAC Comfortech</a>.</p>
<p>We are your local Dr. Energy Saver trained and prepared to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient! Contact us today for a free estimate for our many services including air sealing and <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/heating-cooling.html">HVAC in Poughkeepsie, NY</a> and nearby locations!</p>
2011-09-08T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/1713-managing-your-hvac-system-for-even-household-temperatures.html
Managing Your HVAC System for Even Household Temperatures
2011-08-26T00:00:00.05Z
Samantha Gray
Several experts predict continual high energy costs and fuel shortages, which can be a problem for many! As heating and cooling accounts for around one half of a household's energy budget, it's critical that your home's heating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit works efficiently.
<p><img style="float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/medium/thermostat-edit.jpg" alt="Managing Your HVAC System for Even Household Temperatures - Image 1" width="300" height="199">Many homeowners tend to overlook cost effective options that over the long term can save energy and put money back in your wallet. By properly insulating your attic, verifying that your ductwork is intact, and by regularly changing the filters on your furnace, you can greatly reduce your home's heating and cooling costs.</p>
<p><strong>Energy Management Systems</strong></p>
<p>Several years ago, homeowners were not so concerned about the cost of electricity, natural gas and heating oil. The cost to heat or cool your home was low enough that homeowners didn't have to worry or be concerned about high monthly utility bills. But today many things have changed and the ongoing demand for energy has continuously caused fuel prices and electricity to skyrocket.</p>
<p>Many experts have predicted ongoing fuel shortages and a continual rise in utilities. Because your home's heating and cooling accounts for nearly one half of the energy budget, it's vital for your home's heating and air conditioning (HVAC) units to work as efficiently and effectively as possible.</p>
<p><strong>Is every room in your home the same temperature?</strong></p>
<p>There are several energy management and room by room temperature control systems on the market today. These units are specifically designed for homes that have forced air; both heating and cooling. These units solve one of the biggest and most complicated comfort problems homeowners face-- maintaining proper and comfortable temperatures in every living space in your home. They help eliminate cold and hot spots and uneven and uncomfortable temperatures in the downstairs and upstairs-- basically enforcing superior temperature control.</p>
<p><strong>Hot Spots, Cold Spots</strong></p>
<p>Un-insulated or leaky ductwork is one common reason homeowners suffer from comfort problems. If your home is having issues, and you request a home energy audit, an energy professional will closely examine and inspect the ductwork system that releases and distributes air throughout your home.</p>
<p>Leaky ductwork in your attic allows hot attic air to be sucked into your ducts during the hot summer months, and forces air into your upstairs living space. Having a professional properly seal and insulate your ductwork allows cooled air to remain cool and heated air to remain warm; delivering the right comfort you and your family deserve. This is exactly what you should expect from a properly functioning HVAC system.</p>
<p><strong>Independent Airflow Control</strong></p>
<p>The right airflow allows and controls air movement, while conditioning all the right rooms. The end result is a higher quality of comfort and energy efficiency in every living space in your home.</p>
<p><strong>Financial Incentives</strong></p>
<p>The United States federal government offers homeowners financial incentives to purchase energy efficient materials for their home. Such items are energy efficient windows, solar panels, added or new insulation, wind turbines and heating alternatives. These incentives or loans are for homeowners to finance energy efficient upgrades that concentrate on energy conservation.</p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>
<p>If you’re a homeowner and your home is showing any of these symptoms, it is best to contact an energy professional for more information and to schedule a home energy audit. A professional can evaluate the situation, determine what suits your needs, discuss cost worthy and effective options that will meet your specific needs, and perform the tasks in a time effective manner.</p>
<p>Contact the experts at Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County today for a free estimate for <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/">wall insulation in New York</a>, and other services to help maintain even temperatures throughout your home!</p>
2011-08-26T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/1615-department-of-energy-releases-campaign-to-save-money-by-saving-energy.html
Department of Energy Releases Campaign to Save Money by Saving Energy
2011-07-27T00:00:00.05Z
Tim Snyder
The Department of Energy has released an awareness campaign to coincide with the staple message of the Dr. Energy Saver franchise-to save money by saving energy. Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County is proud to have the support of the Department of Energy and its most recent initiative.
<span style="font-weight: bold;"><img width="300" height="200" alt="Department of Energy Releases Campaign to Save Money by Saving Energy - Image 1" style="float: right; margin: 5px;" src="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/images/house-grass.jpg">Hyde Park, NY</span> - A new awareness campaign undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) echoes what Dr. Energy Saver® has been advocating since the company's inception in 2009. The DOE's "Save Money by Saving Energy" initiative emphasizes the benefits of investing in energy-saving improvements thus enabling homeowners to spend less on utilities allowing them to spend more on other things that family members enjoy. <br><br>In addition, the DOE is promoting home energy audits, using programmable thermostats to reduce heating & cooling costs by more than $100/yr., and plugging in power strips to cut energy losses from phantom loads. The DOE describes the home energy audit on their Energy Savers Website: <br><br>"A home energy assessment, also known as a home energy audit, is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An assessment will show you problems that may, when corrected, save you significant amounts of money over time."<br><br>Dr. Energy Saver®, a nationwide network of contractors with expertise in assessing and improving home energy performance, is also dedicated to making home energy savings accessible to every homeowner interested in saving energy and money on utility expenses. <br><br>Larry Walters, the CEO of Dr. Energy Saver&reg, points out that homeowners who have invested in energy-saving improvements are able to enjoy benefits that go beyond saving money. <br><br>"There's no doubt that lower utility costs are a major incentive for making energy-saving improvements," explains Walters. "but we also like to point out that homeowners can expect other rewards, like improved year-round comfort and a healthier, safer home. Air sealing and insulation upgrades greatly reduce the likelihood of damage from mold and ice dams," Walters continues, "and surveys done by the National Association of Home Builders have shown that "greener" homes have greater resale value."<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County</span><br><br>Like the DOE, Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County has a full-featured website where homeowners can learn more about the different features, components and conditions that govern home energy performance. From basic lighting upgrades and weatherstripping details to low-e glass energy efficient windows, ice damming solutions, tankless water heaters and <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/insulation/attic-insulation.html">attic insulation</a>-- the territory of home energy performance is fully covered. <br><br>In fact, the book authored by company founders Larry Janesky and Tom Casey does an excellent job of explaining the "whole-house" approach to energy savings that building scientists advocate as the optimum strategy for improving home energy performance. <br><br>Contact the experts at Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County to learn more about how to save money and save energy to make for a more comfortable home environment! These experts are your resource for <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/free-estimate.html">a home energy audit in Hyde Park</a>. <br><br><br>
2011-07-27T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/1600-dr-energy-saver-dutchess-county-offers-home-energy-audit-special-for-a-more-comfortable-home.html
Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess County Offers Home Energy Audit Special for A More Comfortable Home!
2011-07-18T00:00:00.05Z
Valyn Daconto
Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess is offering a home energy audit for half of its normal price- only $225! Home energy audits diagnose your homes energy loss and save you money every month on your energy bills.
<div><b><img alt="Dr Energy Saver Dutchess County Offers Home Energy Audit Special for A More Comfortable Home - Image 1" style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; " src="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/images/home-audit.jpg">Hyde Park, NY</b> - The energy experts at Dr. Energy Saver® Dutchess County are offering a reduced price for their home energy audit - a process proven to evaluate and define key comfort and energy depleting areas within any home. These specialists aspire to offer affordable solutions for homeowners investing in a more comfortable and energy efficient home.
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<div>As utility bills are skyrocketing and people search for ways to save money, Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess is offering a home energy audit at the special price of $225 - half of the prior price of such a home evaluation. This is a successful route in order to create a more comfortable and efficient home. A home can now be a "greener" place from the HVAC system to attic insulation and window replacement to the water heater.
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<div>A home energy audit is uniquely designed to thoroughly evaluate a home to identify all problem areas, to which these experts recommended and provide solutions. Additionally, a homeowner can expect to save money on utility expenses.
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<div>Contact these local experts now as this special price is a limited time offer.
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<div>Dr. Energy Saver Dutchess is your local home energy audit expert in Dutchess County NY. They assist homeowners in saving money on utility bills, while making changes in homes that benefit the environment as well. Contact Dr. Energy Saver for a <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/">home energy audit in Fishkill</a> and its surrounding areas today.
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2011-07-18T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.expedianthomesolutions.com/about-us/blog/1593-getting-your-ducts-in-a-row.html
Getting Your Ducts in a Row
2011-07-11T00:00:00.05Z
Parker Delmolino
Who knew your duct system could be energy inefficient? The problem is not very many people do. Fixing or replacing your leaky ducts can protect your family and save you money.
<img width="250" height="318" alt="Getting Your Ducts in a Row - Image 1" style="float: right; margin: 5px;" src="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/images/air-ductwork.jpg">Most homes generally have two duct systems; supply and return. Supply lines help deliver the air produced by your furnace or air conditioner into the various rooms in your home. Returns on the other hand, take air from your room and send it back into the furnace/air conditioner to produce more heat/AC. <br><br>These ducts work together to continuously cycle air throughout your house until it reaches the temperature that you have set on your thermostat. <br><br>Leaky ducts are often left unidentified until it is too late. Thus, the result is reduced comfort, a lack of energy efficiency, poorer indoor air quality, and safety concerns.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Comfort</span><br><br>Having a leaky ductwork will reduce the overall comfort that your home can provide, because such problems allow air to escape from your home. Thus, some of the heat/AC that you are paying for is not reaching your rooms. This means that it will take longer for your room to reach the temperature on your thermostat. <br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Energy Efficiency</span><br><br>Not only does leaky ductwork cause discomfort, but it also means you are unable to enjoy the heat/AC that you are paying for. This also makes your furnace/air conditioner run longer than necessary to reach the temperature that you have set on your thermostat. Running your furnace or air conditioner for too long will increase the system's ware and increase your energy bills. <br><br>Not only will the heat/AC be unable to reach the rooms in your home, but air from your room will be unable to circulate back into heating/cooling system. This will make the machine work harder in order to produce its own air to be blown into your room. This too will increase both ware and energy bills.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Indoor Air Quality</span><br><br>A leaky duct may allow bad air, either from your crawlspace or attic, to enter your duct system and be circulated throughout the rest of your house. <br><br>Pressure imbalances may occur, which will leave some rooms under positive pressure, while others will be under a slight vacuum. If pressure imbalances like this happen, unhealthy air like dust, dirt, pollen, and other allergens, can be sucked into your home. Some of the allergens that are sucked into your home can cause your home to smell. If your basement or crawlspace has a musty smell, then that smell can be carried throughout your entire house. The source? Mold!<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Safety</span><br><br>Back drafting can be aroused in rooms that are affected by pressure imbalances, which can happen within furnaces, wood stoves, gas ranges, and other combustion appliances. This can place your family at a higher risk of carbon monoxide exposure. <br><br>Allergens can be dangerous to your family's health, when airborne allergens can trigger allergic reactions in certain people. Allergic reactions are different for everyone, but some can be very harmful to your family's health. Doing something as simple as getting your ducts checked can help prevent your family's chances of getting sick and having allergic reactions.<br><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Recap</span><br><br>It is estimated that up to 40% of the energy usage of your furnace/air conditioner is wasted by a leaky duct system. In addition, leaky ducts can contribute to a decrease in overall comfort, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and safety. <br><br>One of the best ways to prevent the effects of leaky ducts is to contact a local ductwork specialist. Dr. Energy Saver® Dutchess County offers free <a href="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/">ductwork estimates in Hyde Park</a> and its surrounding areas. If you have any questions about duct installation or how fixing your leaky ducts can save you money, contact <img alt="Getting Your Ducts in a Row - Image 2" src="http://www.drenergysaverdutchess.com/"> today.<br><br><br>
2011-07-11T00:00:00.05Z