Home Comfort Explained

This House Had Two HVAC Systems… But the Master Bedroom Felt Like an Oven

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Fix Drafty Windows or Replace Them? Maybe Neither!

Are your windows getting the blame? Physics is the name of the game! Before you rush to replace them, watch this eye-opening episode of Home Comfort Tactics. Join Eric G

Homeowner Interview: A Cape Cod Transformation - Revelations About Home Comfort

Tired of shivering in your Cape Cod house? Looking to get to the bottom of the problem once and for all? Discover how one homeowner transformed his drafty Cape Cod into

How to Unlock Maryland Insulation Rebates Through BGE & PEPCO

Discover how Maryland homeowners can tap into thousands of dollars in energy-saving rebates through BGE and Pepco's rebate programs. In this video, Eric Gans from Ho

Every Day Homeowner with a Condensation Problem

This podcast episode from "Home Comfort Tactics" delves into the story of a homeowner in Rockville, MD, named Alex, who faced a perplexing condensation issue in their new

Navigating the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEEHR)

In this episode of Home Comfort Tactics, we dive into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHR) program, a cornerstone of the Inflation Reduction Act to make

A Summary of the HOMES Rebates Program That Any Homeowner Can Understand

What you may find a little different about my approach to explaining the Inflation Reduction Act HOMES Rebate program is that I try remembering when I was a homeowner and

Intro to the Inflation Reduction Act for Homeowners

Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376): Two years ago, the United States government introduced the Inflation Reduction Act, a bold move with a whopp

3 Building Science Principles Every Homeowner Should Know

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12 Years of Replacement Window Knowledge in 8 Minutes

I am a Certified Energy Auditor in Maryland.  I have had several revelations over the past several years, and this important one is about replacement windows. I am a cont

How Much Insulation Do Maryland Homeowners Need?

If you live in Maryland and want to learn more about the insulation R-values you need in the different areas of your home, this video podcast can help. You need to measur

3 Reasons Energy Audits Just Work for People!

Getting a home energy audit is one of those things that many do not fully comprehend the benefits of until the assessment is complete. At that time, a well-trained energy

Your Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home - PRO LIST

Continue your journey to better home comfort with part two of my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable. I have helped hundreds of Mary

Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home

Start your journey to better home comfort with my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable. I have helped hundreds of Maryland homeowners

The Basics About Crawl Spaces for Cold and Humid Climates

As an energy auditor, certified through the local Maryland utility, I am responsible to help homeowners figure out solutions for their damp or cold crawl space and explai

What is Whole-House as a System? THE BASICS

This episode of Home Comfort Tactics shares several exciting and interesting ways you can think about your house as a system.  Chances are that your house will have at le

How an Energy Audit Solved the Case of the Peeling Drywall Tape

We learn to get to the root of the problem in grade school, and it can apply to many aspects of our lives including issues around the house that don't get the correc

New Replacement Windows vs. Air Sealing

I will tell you right now - this study proves that you should not replace your windows if you want to make your home more comfortable! This study shows that replacement w

Today I Wanna Talk To You About Air Leakage

Air leakage in your home is the number one reason for comfort problems and high energy bills. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTube

Episode 10: 5 Signs (to check yourself) You Need a Home Energy Audit

Performing a home energy audit without proper testing equipment or training is not possible, however every homeowner can look for these five signs to decide if getting a