If you’re concerned about the new HVAC efficiency standards, you’re not alone. Efficiency minimums have been a source of confusion over recent months. The short answer is: We don’t know right now when and if the standards will be raised. The standard is currently...
It’s an odd concept that, sometimes, the best isn’t necessarily what’s best for us. This may be a concept we have to get our heads around when deciding on a furnace replacement, however. Factors both inside and outside the home should be borne in mind when deciding...
From Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills, homeowners have been confused by what appears to be a new rating on the air filters sold by some retailers. There’s only one thing to do when the box in the store doesn’t show a MERV value: walk away without making a purchase....
Air filters are often the unsung heroes of heating and cooling performance. Find out how a small investment in these simple yet important components to your forced-air system can boost home comfort, and protect and drive heating performance this season and cooling...
Heat pump icing up? It’s not always a cause for concern. In winter conditions, it’s normal for the coil to have a light coating of ice or white frost, and the unit is designed to switch to defrost mode periodically to melt any excessive accumulation....
The quality of your furnace installation will be intertwined with the home comfort experience and monthly energy bills of your Berkley home for years to come. However, a new furnace replacement is only one component of the entire home system that affects efficiency...
Letting a geothermal system myth stand in your way of exploring your home heating and cooling options could stop you from learning more about these highly efficient systems. The most common myths include: They don’t use renewable energy. These systems use an...
One of the most essential pieces of equipment for a home emergency preparedness plan is a generator. It can keep the heat and lights on and perishables cold during power outages due to inclement weather, fallen trees or other events. Take a few moments to weigh the...
Is your Bloomfield Hills home heating unevenly and uncomfortably from room to room? Are your Farmington heating bills uncomfortably high from month to month? These are two common signs of aging ductwork systems that many homeowners must contend with...
Air purifiers are the subject of some debate when it comes to improving indoor air quality. Manufacturers make claims that their purifiers use the latest technology to remove pollutants from the air, but consumers report mixed results. The truth is that air...
