After nearly a decade weatherizing people’s homes along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, we have a lot of experience with home energy improvements, including which solutions work best and why. We share our knowledge with you in our blog, offering useful information about what you can do to increase the health, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency of your home.
Learn what you can do to improve your crawl space, attic, and other spaces in your home to save money on heating and cooling all year long. Enjoy better indoor air quality which promotes healthier living and experience a higher level of comfort in your home with our ideas and services.
Do you have a question about home efficiency and comfort improvements? Contact us or call (410) 822-1390 today!
If your primary goal is to save money on energy bills, prioritize insulation and air sealing. Then, focus on HVAC equipment and air ducts.
Learn the top causes of cold floors above a crawl space (open vents, insulation gaps, air leaks) and the proven fixes that will keep them warm.
Not sure if that ceiling or wall crack is serious? Learn the warning signs (wide, growing, leaking, stair-step) vs normal settling and when to schedule a professional inspection.
Thinking about adding insulation to your house or installing a heat pump? You may qualify for rebates and incentives to help cover the cost!
BGE is currently offering rebates for energy-saving home improvements through the EmPower Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program. You could save up to $10,000 on crawl space encapsulation or…
Check your home’s risk level for moisture issues and flooding. Schedule a foundation inspection with Total Home Performance today! We specialize in coastal homes!
Installing a heat pump? Ask these questions before you sign a contract to avoid a faulty installation. Call Total Home Performance today for a free heat pump estimate.
Seeing cracks in your foundation? Find out what they mean and when you should be worried. Schedule a free foundation inspection with Total Home Performance today.
Get the most out of your investment in home performance upgrades like insulation or a new HVAC system by working with a contractor that understands building science. Request a free estimate today!
Find out what causes problems like a heat pump not heating enough or blowing cold air, and easy DIY fixes. Plus, when to call a professional.
If you have a crawl space with a dirt floor, it needs to be insulated. Insulating the crawl space will keep your entire house more comfortable and reduce energy loss, saving you money on your energy bills.
But insulation alone isn’t enough.
Insulating your attic is one of the most effective ways to save money on your heating and cooling costs. But for attic insulation to be effective, you need to have enough of it.
At Total Home Performance, we’ve been insulating houses in Maryland and Delaware for over 16 years. We know what works best for local homes, so you get the…
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your attic insulation, you’ve probably heard about spray foam.
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective insulation materials available today, and it’s becoming increasingly popular. But is it the right fit for your attic?
Let’s take a closer look at what spray…
Learn the 9 most common reasons why your heat pump isn’t cooling and how to fix them. Schedule a free heat pump assessment today with Total Home Performance.
Have you noticed your floors sloping or feeling bouncy when you walk across them?
It’s easy to brush it off as an old-house quirk, but sagging floors are usually a sign of a deeper structural problem that could get worse (and more expensive) if it isn’t fixed fast.
Does it feel hot and humid in your house all the time, even with the AC on? Indoor humidity is a common problem in Maryland and Delaware, especially near the coast. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it every summer.
At Total Home Performance, we help our customers find the root cause of indoor humidity problems and solve them…