Fix Drafty Windows or Replace Them? Maybe Neither!

Season 1 - Episode 28
December 30, 2024

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 Gans, certified energy auditor, as he unravels the surprising truth about windows and home energy efficiency with Teresa, a homeowner questioning everything she thought she knew.

Learn why windows account for only 10% of air leakage and why focusing on attics, basements, and crawl spaces is the key to stopping drafts. Dive into the science of the stack effect, which turns your house into a giant chimney, and discover how a blower door test can pinpoint hidden air leaks. This conversation will change your thoughts about your home and its energy efficiency.

Don't miss out on expert tips to improve comfort, save energy, and cut costs—often without replacing your windows! 💡 ➡️ Watch now to uncover the hidden sources of drafts in your home and take control of your comfort!

Blower door test.

If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com.

Unlock Your Home's Full Potential - Hometrust Remodeling, Your Trusted Partner in Maryland Home Performance

If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150

Here is a group for homeowners looking for more information about the Inflation Reduction Act Rebates https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesrebatesprograminfo

If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com.

Unlock Your Home's Full Potential - Hometrust Remodeling, Your Trusted Partner in Maryland Home Performance

If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150

Here is a group for homeowners looking for more information about the Inflation Reduction Act Rebates https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesrebatesprograminfo
 

If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com.

Do you have a question for Eric? Contact me directly eric@hometrustremodeling.com. I am here to help.

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