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Indoor air quality is considered to be the fourth greatest pollution threat to Americans by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Even if you can never see, and can’t always smell, the chemicals inside your home, they are there.  It comes from cleaning products, drycleaning chemicals, plastic products like computer keyboards, furniture, paint, carpeting and more.

Some tips to help keep these contaminates from polluting your house are as follows:

Look for certifications. Certifications for low chemical emissions are in their infancy, but the more people who buy and request certified products, the more there will be.  Greenguard, part of Underwriters Laboratories, certifies furniture, paint, and other office and household products.  Scientific Certification Systems is another certifier.  And, for carpet, you can look for the “Green Label Plus” created by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

Choose unscented products. Many manufacturers make both scented and unscented versions of their products.  Always choose the unscented ones.

Avoid pressed wood. Pressed wood and wood composite materials are manufactured using strong glues that often contain volatile organic compounds.

Unwrap. When you buy new furniture, unpackage it outdoors and let it sit outside for at least one week to air out. Similarly, make sure to unwrap your dry-cleaning outdoors before bringing it into your house.

Ventilate. Try to paint in the spring and fall when you can comfortably leave your windows open for ventilation.  Same goes for new furniture or cabinetry.  Keep your windows open for a couple of weeks, if possible.

Paint first. It’s a good idea to paint your home first, then ventilate for several days before installing new carpeting and other textiles.  That’s because these products can absorb chemicals from the paint and re-release them into the air over time.

Buy used. Chemical emissions are at their highest when a product is brand new, so one solution is to buy used furniture that has already off-gassed in somebody else’s house.  (Unless that used furniture has just been refinished.)  Just be careful, because you want the latest safety features in things like baby cribs.  And you should look for furniture built after 1978, when lead paint was banned.

Blown in cellulose insulation is 2-3 times denser than fiberglass insulation. Studies comparing blown in cellulose insulation and fiberglass insulation show that cellulose insulation was 38% tighter and required 26% less energy. A Princeton University study shows, a group of homes with blown in cellulose insulation in the walls had an average of 24.5% reduction of air infiltration compared to fiberglass insulation, with only the walls insulated. A similar study, the Leominster MA Housing Project for the Elderly, found that a building with blown in cellulose insulation compared to a building with R-13 fiberglass batt insulation in the walls and R-38 fiberglass batt insulation in the ceiling, had 40% lower leakage.

Blown in cellulose insulation is treated for fire retardancy. If a fire occurs, the blown in cellulose insulation, combined with its fire retardants, can slow the fire from spreading and can create a “2-hour firewall”. Scientists at the National Research Council of Canada report that, blown in cellulose insulation increases fire resistance by 22%-55%. When Blown in Cellulose insulation does burn, it generally doesn’t emit toxic chemicals.

Another advantage of blown in insulation is that it easily flows around obstructions and penetrates odd shaped cavities and it easily conforms around wires, electrical boxes and pipes.

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According to the U.S. Fire Administration (Division of U.S. Department of Homeland Security), between 2002-2004, clothes dryers were involved in an estimated 15,600 U.S. structure fires, fifteen deaths, 400 injuries and $99 million in direct property damage, annually. The leading cause of clothes dryer fires was lack of maintenance (lint build-up in the exhaust system).
The unnatural compressed state of the flex hose reduces the aperture of the pipe by 18%. Include a couple 90-degree bends and the result will be an incredible airflow reduction and efficiency loss in exhausting the lint-laden air.  These lint filled hoses can become very dangerous if left uncleaned. Lint is very combustible. Having it sit right next to a heat source (your dryer) is an accident waiting to happen.
When clothes are given the appropriate amount of air, they dry quicker and are subject to less tumbling.   This results in less wear on the clothes and less use of electricity or gas.

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If you do not have insulation in your house, you could be throwing away lots of money on your heating bills. There are differences between rolled insulation and blown-in insulation. The following are benefits as to why you should consider having blown-in insulation installed:

1. Blow in insulation is adjustable. Depending on how much material is used, it can create a protection with an R value of 15-38.
2. Only virgin materials are used to create most blow-in varieties of insulation. This means there a reduced chance of allergies.
3. Blowing the material into the crevices allows for a tighter fit and seal. It can be directed around corners, beams, or wiring that may already be in the walls.
4. Installing blow in insulation is fast. A barrier, referred to as a blanket is stapled to all of the 2x4s to keep the material from floating away and adhering where it isn’t wanted. Then a small slit is cut into the blanket. A hose is inserted and measured amounts of the insulation are blown into place.
5. This type of insulation is extremely energy efficient. As it is blown in it expands and adheres to the surrounding surfaces. It fills even the tiniest of cracks as it does this.

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DRYER VENT CLEANING – Southeast Michigan

The State Fire Marshall advised home owners to clean their dryer vents. Most dryer vent fires start with a buildup of lint, which blocks air flow and ignites when it becomes too hot.

In 2003 there were 425 dryer vent fires resulting in 6 injuries and 1 death in Michigan alone. Debris can collect in the venting creating a kindling type situation. Clogged dryer vent causes house fire.

The State Fire Marshall suggests getting your dryer vent cleaned by a professional. When performing a dryer vent cleaning we perform the work from the dryer to the outside. This ensures safe airflow for your dryer also increasing the efficiency of your equipment.

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How Do I Choose the Right Air Duct Cleaning Service?

-Will the service provider guarantee an up-front price without any bait & switch?
-Can the cleaning team show proof of NADCA membership and certification?
-How long has the company been in the HVAC system cleaning business?
-Will the company provide customer references?
-Will the technician provide the means to conduct a visual inspection at any time
 during the cleaning?
-Does the company use only powerful vacuum trucks with a minimum of 15,000
 cfm’s?
-Will the company show before and after pictures of the inside of the ductwork on
 every job?

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Why Clean Your Air Ducts?

In addition to normal accumulation of dust and dirt found in all homes through regular use, there are several other factors that can increase the need for air duct cleaning:

• Pet Hair and Dander
• Allergens and Irritants
• Microbial Growth
• Excessive Household Dust
• Smoke and Cooking Odors
• Renovation or Construction Projects
• Asthma
• Pollen, Mold, Dust Mites

Fact -  The Department of Energy website states that “Heating and cooling can account for 50 – 70% of an average home’s energy bills.”

Fact - The EPA website states that “Attic insulation plays an important role in reducing the amount of energy you consume for heating and cooling, and in turn reduces your energy bills.”

•  We can help you cut your home energy bills.
•  We can help you keep your home more comfortable.
• We can help you make your heating and cooling systems last longer.

Amistee Air Duct Cleaning and Insulation can come into your home and offer you a free evaluation to let you know what exactly you need to do to save money by adding blown in insulation into your attic. Whether you are starting fresh in a new home or adding to your current insulation, Amistee will be able to help you. Amistee services the entire Metro Detroit area.

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