A HVAC system has a network of ducts that cool and heat your home. Ensuring these ducts are sealed properly is extremely important, or you will be inviting problems. Improperly sealed ducts can not only increase your cooling and heating costs, they also can pose...
When it comes to the HVAC equipment in your Beverly Hills home, you want to know it’s been professionally installed and serviced. Selecting an experienced HVAC contractor means that installed equipment will be sized and fitted to your home’s unique floor...
As temperatures and humidity levels rise during the summer months here in the Warren and Troy areas, proper ventilation strategies can greatly improve your home’s indoor comfort level while reducing energy usage and utility bills. Installing appropriate attic,...
Your HVAC system is one of the most expensive and important parts of your home. Naturally, replacing it is a big job and a big decision. Here are four things you need to think about before replacing your HVAC system. Do you need to replace it? There’s a right time for...
If you live in an older home, you most likely have an air conditioner that isn’t as efficient or effective as you might like. With a two-stage cooling system, you’ll be able to save money on your energy bill while remaining cool throughout the hottest...
There is a great deal of truth to the old adage that “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.” In fact, high humidity in your Southeast Michigan home will not only decrease home comfort, but can actually damage structures or even indicate an air conditioning problem....
Deciding between a warranty or maintenance plan is often tough for homeowners. Both are ways to protect yourself against HVAC breakdowns, just in different ways. A warranty plan won’t prevent problems, but will cover a nice chunk of the expenses of fixing it. A...
When most people think of air pollution in the Auburn Hills or Rochester Hills area, they think of smog, chemicals from industrial areas and other problems with the outdoor air. Indoor air pollution, however, is often worse than any outdoor pollution and it can cause...
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently accepted a joint settlement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and several groups, including the Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International. The settlement comes as...
One of the big killers of a water heater is corrosion. Although lime deposits inside the tank can be considered a type of corrosion, the unknown types that most homeowners do not know about are galvanic corrosion and rust. These kinds of corrosion will render a water...
