Get ready for cooler weather here in Kalamazoo—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.
Insulation is a critical component in the construction of homes and buildings. Insulation materials, whether fiberglass, cellulose, or foam, are designed to trap air and reduce heat transfer. This trapped air helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature, lowering energy consumption and enhancing comfort.
Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home!
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Michigan. At Better World Builders, we take energy efficiency seriously.
Before shopping for a new unit, let your Better World Builders specialist perform an honest assessment to see whether AC replacement or repair would be more cost-effective. That way, you’re guaranteed the maximum mileage from your current one.
Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).
What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Kalamazoo? The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air…
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Kalamazoo home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.
On average, adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people.
Add it all up, and you just can’t stress enough the importance of good indoor air quality.
If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help.