UV Lights Can Help Keep Your HVAC System And Indoor Air Fresh And Clean

UV Lights Can Help Keep Your HVAC System And Indoor Air Fresh And CleanDid you know that there are several different ways to improve the air quality in your home? A combination of filtration and cleaning methods will work together to maximize the purity of your indoor air. A combined system, containing a particle air filter, electronic air cleaner and UV lights system, will provide maximum filtration and health in your Detroit Metro area home. Read More »

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R22 Freon Is Being Phased Out — Will It Affect Your AC?

Get ready for some big changes to your Southeast Michigan HVAC system. Since 1993, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has been working with manufacturers of the air conditioner refrigerant Freon to come up with formulas that are less damaging to humans, animals and the environment. R22 Freon, that has been in use for many years, is near the end of its service as the prime refrigerant in A/C and heat pump systems. Since 2010, manufacturers have not been able to use R22 Freon in new appliances. Currently, all existing R22 Freon is recycled and reused to prevent as much environmental damage as possible. Read More »

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Standby Generators Take The Hassle Out Of Power Outages

Standby Generators Take The Hassle Out Of Power OutagesA power outage can wreak havoc on your day. Simple tasks like showering and making breakfast turn into huge ordeals. If you have very young children or elderly people in your household, power outages can even be dangerous. Read More »

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Understanding Mold In The Home — 7 Factors To Consider

Mold in the home can be a very serious matter that can affect the health of your family as well as the structure in which you live. Mold can be a trigger for allergies and asthma and can even make healthy people sick. This is why it’s important to understand how to eliminate mold in your home. Read More »

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Considering A New Programmable Thermostat? Get Smart

Considering A New Programmable Thermostat? Get SmartProgrammable thermostats have become very popular over the last couple of years because of the energy savings they provide. But just because a thermostat is programmable does not mean that it will provide maximum efficiency and usability. In order to get the most out of your investment, make sure you choose a “smart” model. Read More »

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Have Your Air Conditioner Checked Now, And Be Ready For The Peak Of Cooling Season

Have you ever had your air conditioner conk out on you in the middle of a heat wave?  The best way to make sure you stay cool in the summer is to schedule a professional maintenance on your air conditioner every year. Early spring is usually the best time, since this will ensure optimum performance throughout the cooling season. An HVAC professional service technician will check air conditioner and get it ready for the cooling season. Read More »

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If Indoor Air Is Aggravating Allergies, These 3 Tips Will Help

If Indoor Air Is Aggravating Allergies, These 3 Tips Will HelpAllergy season is starting up with the shift toward warmer weather. In Southeast Michigan, allergies can come from pollen and dust both outside and inside your home. These conditions can aggravate indoor allergies and asthma. If your family suffers from seasonal allergies or asthma, improving your indoor air quality can help you breathe easier and cut down on symptoms. Read More »

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HVAC Efficiency — 3 Essential Factors To Consider

When it comes to smooth system performance, there are several components that must work in tandem in order to make your home comfortable without costing you an arm and leg. The good news is that you can increase HVAC efficiency and enjoy home comfort at a reduced cost. Read More »

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If Heating And Cooling Costs Are On The Rise, Inadequate Insulation May Be To Blame

If Heating And Cooling Costs Are On The Rise, Inadequate Insulation May Be To BlameIf you are watching the bills rise for heating and cooling your home, it may be because your house is not as energy efficient as it should be. While poor energy efficiency could be occurring for other reasons, one of the most likely is that you have inadequate insulation. According to experts, installing proper insulation in a home with poor or insufficient insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs by 30 to 50 percent. This makes a lot of sense when you consider that inadequate insulation will cause the heating and cooling systems to work harder and expend more energy, and 50 to 70 percent of the energy usage in a home is from those systems to begin with. Read More »

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Considering A High-Efficiency A/C Upgrade? Get An Expert Opinion

Deciding whether to upgrade your air conditioning system can be overwhelming. As you contemplate a change, you begin to ask around, do some research and find you’re more uncertain than ever. With the hot and muggy southeast Michigan summer only months away, now’s the time to consult an HVAC expert about a possible high-efficiency A/C upgrade.  Read More »

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