An unfortunate disadvantage of attached garages is that they can reduce the indoor air quality of your home. This happens when airborne contaminants in your garage seep into your home’s living areas through small holes or cracks in the walls. These harmful substances...
When it’s time to choose a new or replacement furnace for your home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the technical details. Here are three factors that can make choosing a furnace as simple as possible. Efficiency Furnaces are assigned an Annual Fuel...
An unavoidable truth about winters in the Detroit area is that they require homeowners to spend a considerable amount on home heating. You can’t avoid seasonal heating expenditures, but there are many ways to take charge of your heating costs and keep winter utility...
Is there anything more important than the quality of the air your family breathes? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that indoor pollutants like dust, mold spores, pollen and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) pose a significant health risk. Your...
Those sticky notes come in handy for a myriad of reasons, and this winter, when your furnace is out of sight and out of mind, post a sticky note on your refrigerator to remind yourself to check your furnace filter every four weeks and replace it at least once every...
Whether or not you live in a cold climate, your furnace is an important part of your home.Like most other household items, your furnace won’t work forever. At some point, furnace repair or replacement will be necessary. The important question is: Which option is...
Keeping your attic well maintained and free of excess moisture is essential for environmental health, construction durability, and energy efficiency within your home. Key factors that contribute to the quality of an attic space include ventilation, insulation, roofing...
Are you having trouble with your heat pump? If you are unsure of the actual problem, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to see if it will address the issue with your heat pump. Proper maintenance and upkeep is crucial for a heat pump owner, because poor...
Conducting an energy evaluation is the first step in determining how to make your home more energy efficient. Use the following guide to help locate and eliminate problem areas when evaluating your home’s energy needs. Air leaks Unsealed cracks and openings are...
Hybrid heating systems, also known as dual-fuel systems, combine the advantages of electric heat pumps and gas furnaces in order to maximize energy savings. Much like a hybrid car which uses electric and gas power, a hybrid heating system uses an electric heat pump...
