Home performance and insulation, northern VA, D.C.
October 3, 2017
If you live in northern Virginia or the greater DC area, you know how crazy the weather here can be. If temperatures soared in your home this summer, chances are you’re in for a cold winter as well. Here’s why —and what you can do about it.
Thermal reading of heat loss around a door, Home Energy Medics, Northern VA, and DC
September 26, 2017
If you live in an older home, or if you have noticed things such as drafts, musty smells, water stains, and a general inability to maintain a comfortable temperature indoors, it’s time for an energy audit.
Stop the Duct Sweats with the experts at Home Energy Medics!
August 28, 2017
Most people understand the concept of humidity — you walk outside, and the air is so heavy it feels as if you can drink it. When the air is thick like this, it’s usually near 100% relative humidity, or the maximum amount of moisture it’s able to hold. The warmer the air is, the more moisture it will hold.
Keep your upstairs cool with help from Home Energy Medics!
August 23, 2017
The height of summer is upon us, and although it’s great to enjoy the sunshine, you might already be longing for cooler days when the upstairs of your home won’t feel like a furnace. If you sleep upstairs you know just how difficult sleeping in the sticky heat can be. Your air conditioner is running over time so why exactly is it still so hot up there?
Protect your attic and your home with Home Energy Medics!
August 2, 2017
Many homeowners are surprised to discover something quite a bit more sinister is lurking up there — mold. Whether it’s on the sheathing or growing among the rafters, attic mold is a serious problem that requires attention. Looking into preventing and addressing any existing mold will give you peace of mind and improve your home’s indoor air quality.
Energy Audit with Home Energy Medics
July 27, 2017
Summer’s here, and the temperatures outside are certainly reflecting the change in season. Is your Northern Virginia or Washington, D.C. home able to handle the heat or are you in for a long few months? Find out and make upgrades that will improve your home year-round!
July 21, 2017
By Angela Woolsey/Fairfax County Times. Originally published here.

It took a water leak, a termite invasion, the intervention of city officials and the hard work of numerous volunteers, but Teresa Oliver is now finally back home.

April 18, 2017

Summer is coming. It's already cooling season. So how do you save money on cooling costs? You've paid for all that cool air already, so it doesn't make much sense to waste it now.

A simple enough premise - it's the application that gets complicated. We (and most building science experts) strongly recommend air sealing and insulation as high priority measures to make your home use less energy, make you more comfortable, and make the planet happy.

April 14, 2017

Using a blower door--a device that sucks the air out of your house to simulate an especially windy day--is the best way to identify where your house leaks. For many of us, a thousand little pin pricks may add up to a hole in your house the size of a window left open 24 hours a day, 365 says per year.

By using a blower door in coordination with air sealing, we can identify the biggest leaks and get them sealed.

This video from Green Building Advisor shows how it's done.

June 21, 2017

Here's an interesting video from our friends at Energy Vanguard that shows how much air can leak through simple things like light switches.

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Home Energy Medics makes homes more comfortable by providing comprehensive evaluations and unparalleled customer service to the Northern VA area. Here, Eddie & Gabbie describe their home energy audit experience and why going with Home Energy Medics was the right decision.

Eddie & Gabbie C., Centreville, VA