Proper home ventilation is essential to maintaining good indoor air quality, but it also helps you reduce the energy costs of your Metro Detroit area home. Circulating the air inside your home reduces your cooling load and the frequency with which you need to run your...
Power outages at your Rochester home are always an inconvenience. But while a short power outage can be an annoyance, a long-term outage that lasts several hours or days can endanger your house and its inhabitants. When severe storms or rolling blackouts disable power...
The purchase of any appliance for your Berkley or Birmingham home should be done with both your wallet and the environment in mind. Goals for every homeowner must include upgrading major appliances like the water heater to models that use as little energy as possible....
Choosing the right HVAC contractor for the job is essential if you want your equipment to perform efficiently after being installed or repaired. The experience and know-how of a contractor could make the difference between a shoddy installation or repair and one that...
As summer temperatures rise, people across the country count on their air conditioning systems to keep homes cool and comfortable. Regular maintenance helps prevent common problems associated with A/C usage. One of these common problems is moisture damage....
Shopping for a new heat pump? There are so many things to consider—price, type, installation costs, rebates, consumer reviews and more. Another important consideration that should not be overlooked is the unit’s efficiency rating. Efficient heat pumps use less energy,...
Did you know that the air conditioner in your Berkley home is like a big refrigerator? Instead of cooling an insulated box, an A/C cools large spaces. When you have a better understanding of how your air conditioner performs, it is easier to understand the repairs it...
Don’t throw away your money by wasting energy in your southeast Michigan home when you’re not there. If you’re heading out on vacation, be sure to take care of your home maintenance before you go. Consider the following tips: Turn your thermostat up...
There are many helpful tips and tricks that Lake Orion homeowners can use to reduce air conditioning bills, but the easiest one is probably the one which is overlooked most often: maintaining your air filter. You can reduce energy consumption by as much as 15 percent...
Did you know that your house has an “envelope?” That envelope includes your walls, roof, floors and ceiling — areas that, if not properly sealed, lend themselves to drafts. When the rest of the house is toasty, but you feel cold air as you walk past...
