Author: Scott Bilodeau

From dust and mildew to drafty rooms and windows, there are common problems dealing with home maintenance. Learn about these common problems and solutions. Problem: Drafty Rooms Solution: Air sealing helps stop drafts and improves comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Plus, air sealing reduces your utility...

Home Energy Audit Why get an energy audit? The GreenHomes America Comprehensive 26 Pt. Home Energy Audit Report pinpoints sources of high energy consumption. Additionally, our audit report provides details on and health and comfort issues. For example, our audit reviews potential air leaks, insufficient insulation, moisture, defective ducts, gas...

Who is GreenHomes America? GreenHomes America has been in business since 1981 and is the largest contractor network provider of home performance solutions in the country. Our network of carefully screened contractors operate throughout the country and have served over 10,000 families. We educate homeowners and contractors alike...

The term energy audit means a lot of things to various people throughout the energy efficiency industry across the country. For example, many free or walk-through audits provide a visual inspection of the home. However, walk-through audits rarely include diagnostic testing. Furthermore, homeowner recommendations are...

Explore the commonly asked questions about icicles and ice-damming. What causes icicles on your roof? Icicles form on the edge of your roof in the winter time. They form when the snow sitting on your roof melts. The resulting water runs down the edge of your roof...

Finding a certified energy auditor is not easy. Frequently, the expectations between the auditor and homeowner do not match. As a result, the recommendations presented to the homeowner do not address or resolve the homeowner’s concerns. Why work with a certified energy auditor? From utility companies to HVAC contractors,...

Are your energy dollars literally dripping off the roof? Big icicles and ice dams are typically caused by poor or missing insulation and air leakage from your house into your attic. In the winter, this warms the roof and causes the snow to melt faster that...