Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Referrals Are the Best Compliment

August is the National Month of Friendship. The best advice you can get is from your friends, right? Here's a story of how a friendly referral changed a homeowner’s life with a more comfortable, happy, and energy efficient home.

A homeowner in Enfield, CT met us at the South Glastonbury Farmers Market and came to our booth interested to know more about air sealing and window replacement. She also mentioned that she had been experiencing ice dams for quite some time. Ice dams cannot only damage your roof, but the interior of your home. After hearing their story, we knew Dr. Energy Saver (DES) could help save them money and increase the value of their home too.

What are Ice Dams? 

First, let’s start with a little lesson on ice damming. For each cubic foot of air that leaks out of your home (due to poor air sealing and insulation), a cubic of air enters the bottom of the house. This makes your lower levels cold and drafty. Heat from the house in the attic melts the snow on the roof where it freezes at the eaves causing this destructive ice damming. This is not ideal and it can be fixed!

Our Solution

We created an airtight seal and added insulation into their attic and basement. By using a two-part spray foam insulation, we stopped the leaks and sealed the house along the rim joist. (This is where a lot of the drafts form over time.) 

Did you know? Our insulation comes from recycled newspapers? It protects from insects and critters and it’s flame retardant. It is a “greener” choice than the most commonly used fiberglass and insulates better because we offer a larger layer of insulation. Your house stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Problem solved!

Additional Referral Work

Lastly, these homeowners were so happy with the work we performed, that they asked us to replace their old inefficient windows with energy efficient ones. They were able to customize by choosing a different style and color too! These windows have a warranty like no other. The homeowners were so impressed with our service and quality that they referred another neighbor to us! 

That’s what it’s all about! Neighbors helping neighbors.

If you are a past customer and would like to refer a friend, follow this link for our “Give to Get” program and receive $50 when the referral signs! OR, if you would like to know more about any of our services, please call for a Free Home Energy Evaluation today!