Best Eric Gans Certified Home Energy Auditor Podcasts (2024)

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Every Day Homeowner with a Condensation Problem 6:04

4M ago6:04

6:04

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 home. Despite numerous consultations with experts, the problem persisted, causing discomfort and energy inefficiency. The host, an experienced energy auditor, was approached to he…

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Navigating the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEEHR) 4:36

4M ago4:36

4:36

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 homes more energy-efficient. We explore how the program's $4.5 billion fund is helping low- and moderate-income households afford crucial upgrades like heat pumps, electric stoves…

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A Summary of the HOMES Rebates Program That Any Homeowner Can Understand 6:08

5M ago6:08

6:08

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 a window contractor. I did not know or understand anything about the whole-house approach or how it could change how I think about comfort and energy use in my home. When some of …

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Intro to the Inflation Reduction Act for Homeowners 4:22

6M ago4:22

4:22

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 whopping $8.8 billion earmarked specifically for Home Energy Rebates. It is a significant investment in Home Energy Rebates and should highlight the importance of getting these improveme…

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3 Building Science Principles Every Homeowner Should Know 11:30

7M ago11:30

11:30

Thank you for listening! 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 Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on You…

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12 Years of Replacement Window Knowledge in 8 Minutes 7:36

8M ago7:36

7:36

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 contractor and a homeowner who fixates on personal comfort in my living space. I like to share my experiences with home comfort and remodeling so that you can make decisions that are li…

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Intro to the Different Parts of an Energy Audit 20:23

8M ago20:23

20:23

Understanding what an energy auditor does has to be absorbed in small chunks. I have been doing it for five years and am still learning new things and making mistakes. I hope this intro to the different parts of an energy audit can help you to get better at what you do or maybe even decide that this is something you want to do. Don't let the idea t…

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How Much Insulation Do Maryland Homeowners Need? 9:51

9M ago9:51

9:51

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 measure insulation through a slightly different lens. Rather than focusing on which insulation is better, achieving the recommended R-value for specific areas of your home's shell is mor…

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3 Reasons Energy Audits Just Work for People! 6:56

10M ago6:56

6:56

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 consultant will be able to walk you around your home and illuminate issues that you have likely been walking right past for many weeks, months, or in some cases YEARS! Don't wait …

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Your Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home - PRO LIST 17:27

10M ago17:27

17:27

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 Maryland homeowners attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort. This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your l…

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Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home 12:18

10M ago12:18

12:18

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 attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort. This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your living space, wh…

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Learn About the Tools You Need to Be A Home Energy Auditor 2nd Part 24:28

10M ago24:28

24:28

With over 2000 energy audits under my belt in Maryland, I have tried several different tools and created a few neat tricks to make the job easier and more enjoyable. This Home Performance Company Startup episode walks through several of the things I use and do to make it happen. I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I ha…

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Learn About the Tools You Need to Be A Home Energy Auditor 1st Part 11:52

10M ago11:52

11:52

One possible obstacle contractors will face is the up front cost of the equipment required to conduct an home energy audit. In this episode, I briefly describe some of the tools that we use in the field and explain why they are important. I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want.…

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What is Whole-House as a System? THE BASICS 18:17

11M ago18:17

18:17

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 least one of the things on the list that might be neglected. I was once an unsuspecting homeowner (and contractor simultaneously) living in uncomfortable houses and paying for new HVA…

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The Basics About Crawl Spaces for Cold and Humid Climates 13:54

11M ago13:54

13:54

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 explain to them in easy-to-understand ways the benefits of insulating it right. 00:00 How Can this Episode Help? 02:48 Recent Crawl Space Visit 04:52 The Reason this Encapsulated Crawl S…

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Home Energy Rebates Update & How to Get Prepared 13:04

11M ago13:04

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Learn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/ Learn more https://www.ericgans.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117 If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150 I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going …

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The Truth About What a Good Website Really Is 12:03

11M ago12:03

12:03

Learn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/ Learn more https://www.ericgans.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117 If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150 I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going …

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How an Energy Audit Solved the Case of the Peeling Drywall Tape 3:19

11M ago3:19

3:19

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 correct diagnosis and reappear. I used this podcast episode to touch on a few key points related to a recent situation that unfolded between May and June 2023. The homeowner in Rockville Mary…

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New Replacement Windows vs. Air Sealing 13:49

11M ago13:49

13:49

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 windows only reduce drafts by 6% compared with other, less expensive retrofit plans, including sealing the attic and other important places like the top of the foundation wall in a …

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5 Reasons Home Inspectors Need to Become Energy Auditors 11:17

12M ago11:17

11:17

I think home inspectors should strongly consider getting certified to be an energy auditor. Not only will it grow exponentially over the next ten years it is also easier to do and can be more rewarding financially. Sorry this one is a little late! Been busy!! 2:53 1 Already doing inspections! 3:41 2 The Number of Tasks is Less = Less Work 4:13 3 Le…

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Today I Wanna Talk To You About Air Leakage 11:57

12M ago11:57

11:57

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 YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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5 Things Home Performance Contractors Do 13:51

12M ago13:51

13:51

Check out five things home performance contractors do to see if they interest you. 00:00 Show Premise Summary 00:37 Start of the Show 01:14 Thing #1 Looking at Houses in Three-Dimensional Ways 03:27 Thing #2 Unbiased HVAC System Evaluations 06:12 Thing #3 Blower Door Testing 09:20 Thing #4 Air Sealing and Insulating Houses 10:11 Thing #5 Whole Hous…

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Episode 10: 5 Signs (to check yourself) You Need a Home Energy Audit 12:11

12M ago12:11

12:11

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 comprehensive home energy audit is worth the investment. In order to decide if you need a comprehensive home energy audit, it is helpful to have a general idea of it's overall func…

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5 Skills You Need & Can Learn to Be a Home Performance Contractor #4 10:28

12M ago10:28

10:28

Learn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/ Learn more https://www.ericgans.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117 If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150 I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going …

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Episode 9: 5 Reasons To Get An Energy Audit After You Buy A House 16:43

1y ago16:43

16:43

If you just bought a home - congrats! Chances are very high that you got a home inspection during the process, and it has a list of things you need to do to keep it up to "code". But I am willing to bet that the list lacks many essential items to make your home super cozy and energy efficient. Here is a link to the podcast file: https://residential…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Change to a Home Performance Contractor #3 9:56

1y ago9:56

9:56

I run through five reasons you should consider changing your home improvement business to a home performance company. It is less stressful for one. I don't have to deal with some of the problems that come with the aesthetics of exterior remodeling. Those were the problems that would keep me up at night. I don't think you can prepare for all the pos…

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Episode 8: Choose Your Energy Auditor Wisely 16:23

1y ago16:23

16:23

This week we discuss the importance of choosing the right energy auditor to maximize your available incentives. We touch on encapsulating your attic compared with not and some of the advantages you get - going either way. Overall, it was a fun episode with several good nuggets of information, including a little bit about roofing. Learn more at home…

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Episode 7: Raccoons in the Attic! 21:52

1y ago21:52

21:52

In this episode Kyle and Eric discuss raccoons in an attic and how that can drive up an energy bill. We also get into the benefits of getting your HVAC ducts checked through a home energy audit. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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Home Performance Could Have Saved My Replacement Window Business #2 12:16

1y ago12:16

12:16

I left the hotel business in 2006 to help run a replacement window company with a high school friend. We did some fantastic things with the company and had some great experiences. In 2015 we had to shut the doors. I lay awake at night for months in a cold sweat with fear and anguish. I had no idea it taught me valuable lessons and created a pathway…

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Introduction to the Show #1 17:06

1y ago17:06

17:06

Are you wondering how to become a home performance contractor? I want to help those looking to enter the home performance field for whatever reason. There will be a massive push for contractors to switch lanes, and I can help you understand what is required to make the shift. I want current energy auditors to understand what it takes to start a suc…

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Episode 6: Retrofitting 101 28:29

1y ago28:29

28:29

In our fourth week together, Eric and Kyle dive into the show and revisit some of the exciting things that happened to us related to Home Performance in the past week. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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Episode 5: Whole House Fan Problematic Discussion 21:34

1y ago21:34

21:34

2023 should be the year you start looking at your home and comfort in three-dimensional ways. You can make intelligent, inexpensive upgrades with the proper guidance. As a certified home energy auditor, I see the same problems repeatedly. The most important thing to understand is that many of the issues I point out to homeowners are hiding in plain…

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Episode 4: 6 Reasons for Hot Upper Floors During Summer Months 15:42

1y ago15:42

15:42

Maryland homeowners turn to their HVAC contractors when the temperature inside heats up. But, it stops there after HVAC people install the machine and controls. They have very little to do with the comfort level in your home. It's a good practice to focus on the shell around your home. A well-sealed and insulated shell can play a big part in adequa…

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Episode 3: Intro to How Eric & Kyle Got into Home Performance 49:56

1y ago49:56

49:56

In this third podcast episode, Eric and Kyle team up to discuss how they got into the industry, which leads to healthy conversations about air sealing, blower door testing, HERS Rating, the hospitality industry, and replacement windows. Join us to talk about building science and learn new ways to think about how you improve your home. Learn more at…

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Episode 2: How to Unlock Valuable HVAC Rebates in Maryland 16:42

1y ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, we're shining a light on a little-known program that's making a big difference for Maryland homeowners. The Pepco Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program offers comprehensive energy audits and financial incentives to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. Despite the program's potential to save homeowners hundre…

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Episode 1: 5 Unobvious Things You Can Do for A Cozier Home 17:01

2y ago17:01

17:01

Fall is the time for not only pumpkin spice and raking leaves, but also to take the opportunity to button up a few key places around your home while the weather is nice. Learn about 5 things you can do around your house to make for a more comfortable winter and save energy at the same time! The 5 Things 1. Target Recessed Lights 2. Seal the Attic F…

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