This time of year, homeowners in Grosse Pointe and St. Clair are preparing their homes for winter weather. One crucial step on your fall home improvement list should be calling your heating contractor to schedule your furnace inspection. Furnace inspections are...
The purpose of a zoning system is to make every part of your home more comfortable, regardless of differing internal (cooking and baking, showering, running electronics and other heat-generating activities) and external (sun, wind, precipitation and humidity) factors....
It’s a surprise to many people when they learn that indoor air pollutants can be worse than breathing outdoor air, even in the heart of a smoggy city. The following three pollutants are largely to blame, but fortunately, there are ways to mitigate each one. Mold The...
Maintaining clean air within your Detroit Metro area home is essential for the health of your family. A great way to fight microorganisms floating around in your air is to install a UV light system within your HVAC equipment. Indoor Air Quality vs. Microorganisms It...
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are well known for their economic benefits. Although saving money is an important factor when deciding on a heating and cooling system, there are several other benefits of a geothermal system that you should know about. Reduced...
Your heat pump is valuable. It keeps your house or business cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It’s an investment in your comfort—and thieves want to get their hands on it. Recently, there’s been a spate of heat pump thefts across the country and right here in...
Finding the best air filters to suit household needs can be confusing, given the array of products available. Flat filters or pleated ones, which are best? What exactly do those efficiency ratings mean in terms of healthy indoor air? The key to choosing the best air...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it undetectable and extremely hazardous. Thousands fall ill and hundreds of people die from exposure to this toxic gas every year according to the Centers for Disease Control,...
Balancing humidity continues to be a growing concern among home owners everywhere. If you’ve noticed a decline in your home’s indoor air quality, unbalanced humidity may be to blame. There are several ways to go about balancing humidity in your home that...
If your water heater just isn’t cutting it anymore, it may be a good idea to look into getting it replaced. Homeowners have several water heater options to choose from, each varying in cost and efficiency. By examining the traits of water heaters more closely,...
