To maximize your energy savings this upcoming winter you should use your programmable thermostat wisely. If you simply set and forget your thermostat, you are missing out on many opportunities to save energy and money. If you do not yet have a programmable thermostat,...
Airtight homes are great for energy efficiency, but they have a problem removing indoor pollutants. The solution to this problem is proper home ventilation. There are three primary ways to ventilate your home; here is a look at each one. Natural Ventilation Fresh...
Have you been putting off adding additional insulation to your Detroit-area home? Are you noticing gaps around your windows and doors as the temperature starts to drop? Now is the time to tackle your home’s insulation issues. Not only will additional insulation...
In Southeast Michigan, indoor air quality can be harmful to your health just as much as polluted air outside is at certain times of the year. Mold spores, pollen, dust, humidity and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are all irritating to a person’s health and can also...
When germs get into your house, they can continue to spread and reproduce by getting circulated throughout your air system. To help eliminate this threat to the health of you and your family, have a UV light system installed. UV lights emit a low level of UV...
A carbon monoxide detector can save your life in the event of a failed furnace heat exchanger or a clogged vent for any gas fired appliance. It provides you with peace of mind knowing that you are protected against a dangerous threat that can be almost impossible to...
With the blazing heat of summer here, you’ll be using your HVAC system more and more. That’s why it’s important that you’re sure you are getting the most efficiency out of your system as possible. These six strategies will help keep your...
The level of comfort you experience in your home is determined most profoundly by your heating and cooling systems. You probably don’t give your furnace or air conditioner a second thought unless it fails on you. However, by maintaining a habit of seasonal service...
Energy efficiency is a hot topic these days. When people shop for cars, they look first at the miles per gallon; when they buy light bulbs, they get high-efficiency compact fluorescent bulbs. But the energy savings created by a few more miles per gallon or a few light...
A heat pump is an alternative to conventional furnaces, air conditioners and central HVAC systems. Essentially, a heat pump works by removing the heat from the air in one location and redistributing it to another. In the winter, the system will draw thermal energy...
