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Blown Insulation to Cut Energy Bills – Michigan

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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.

The BBB Looks at Duct Cleaning Scams

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And here’s a closer look at the dirty business of air duct cleaning scams, and how you can avoid them, with Michele Mason of the Better Business Bureau:

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Beware of Duct Cleaning Scams

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When you’re investing in air duct cleaning service for your home, you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting for your money.

Do you want a cheap quote that will leave you with unfilled expectations, or a fair price from Amistee promised to you right up front?

There is a reason Amistee has an A+ rating on the BBB and is a Super Service Provider with Angie’s List.

Our mission goes far beyond selling our service. We want to answer your questions and give you the tools necessary to make an intelligent decision about having the air ducts cleaned in your home or business.

Amistee’s Google Sucess Story

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Amistee Air Duct Cleaning was chosen from hundreds of applicants as Google’s next Success Story.

http://youtu.be/j8WGMiwlu2Q

Google is one of the top choices when performing online searches.  Amistee felt that Google would be a great avenue that potential customers could use to see “how we came to be.”

Amistee Air Duct Cleaning is more than just a company, we are a family.  We treat all customers as a friend; and respect every home that we walk in to, as it was our own.

Amistee takes enormous pride in servicing clients and addressing their needs.  Our goal is to make each home a healthy, happy environment.

Take a moment to watch Amistee’s Google Adwords Success Story and visit our website (www.amistee.com), to enjoy our Air Duct Cleaning video.

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See how Amistee can Freshen the Air you Breathe!

CALL AMISTEE TODAY:

1.877.349.8877

How do I Choose the Right Contractor?

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When looking to hire a contractor, how do you know you are getting Quality service?

Will you get honest and up-front answers?

Will the company stand behind their work?

Trust – It is the most important word in the service Industry.  At Amistee Air duct cleaning we make Trust and customer service our top priority.

A few things to keep in mind when looking to hire a contractor for a job at your home:

1.  Have you seen any of the company’s work?

2.  Is the price of the project in line with the market?

3.  Do research your project before you get quotes.  Find out, at least generally, the correct way your project should be completed.  Find out what industry standards are; and what is a “no-no” under any circumstances.

4.  Do get competitive bids.  Calling two or three contractors is usually sufficient

5. Don’t take the lowest bid offered; thinking you will be getting the best deal.  Be leery of any contractor eager to bid lower than everyone else. It is common practice for less-reputable contractors to have “hidden costs” they spring on you later in the project.

6.  Don’t get too obsessed with negotiating. Contractors often pay high insurance and overhead costs, especially if they have employees. They want to work for you, but if you want a high-quality product, keep in mind that a reputable contractor with good references will walk away from your project if he thinks you are under-valuing his skills.

Your home is your castle; your safe haven.  You deserve the best service and trust from all who enter.

Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Novi, guarantees their work and stands behind their service.  Our technicians are fully trained and background checked for your peace of mind and safety.

Amistee will ALWAYS give you Up Front pricing and answers to all of your Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent and Insulation questions.

Call today to get your questions answered; and schedule your Duct Cleaning appointment.  248-349-8877 or Toll Free 877-349-8877.

Is that Smell coming from my Air Ducts?

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There are so many questions to ask when wondering why the air inside of your home is not as fresh as it should be.  This is where Amistee Air Duct cleaning steps in.  It’s difficult to tell where that smell in the Air Ducts might be coming from.

Your home should be your haven, your comfort zone; a place to relax at the end of the day.  With all of the changing seasons in Michigan, many people stay inside to enjoy the air conditioning or warmth during the winter.

Has the house sat unoccupied for a while?  Have you heard noises inside of the ductwork?  Do you have pets or did the previous owner?  Are you experiencing unusually high dust inside of your home?  Are your allergies more severe?

Amistee has encountered things inside of the ductwork from ordinary to strange and everything in between.  How does a full pair of snow boots end up inside of the ductwork, Pet hair, Animals?

Most interesting is our Air Duct pets.  These are the little guys who find a home inside of someone’s ductwork.  They might be looking for a warm place in the winter or just the smallest opening in the ducts.

But Heating & Cooling Air Ducts are not the only “duct” to be affected by animals.  We experience a large number of birds that build nest inside of Dryer Vents.  The dryer duct opening is the perfect size for a nest and the birds will stay warm with each use of the dryer.  The long term concern is the dryer slowing down and not working properly.  After Amistee completely cleans out a bird nest from the Dryer Vent, we can install a vent cap or bird cage to prevent future feathered residents.

The strength of our vacuum truck and powerful cleaning tools can remove all visible dirt, debris and items from inside of your Air Duct System or your Dryer Vent.  Amistee Air Duct Cleaning provides service to residential and commercial customers.  No job is too big or too small.

Whether you live between Monroe to Flint, or Jackson to Harrison – Amistee Air Duct cleaning is just a phone call away 248-349-8877, Novi Michigan.  We can bring your home back to life with a cleaning of the Air Ducts.

Breathe clean, live happy..

Commercial Duct Cleaning in Michigan

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Many people think that air duct cleaning is just relevant in the residential market.  They forget that almost all commercial buildings in Michigan use forced air systems which in turn has air ducts.  These systems also need to get cleaning because the air ducts get dirty and send the dirt and debris into the conditioned environment or workspace.

Amistee can clean any type of duct system and has had many years doing so.  When a fire or flood has happened in a commercial building the building owners have called upon Amistee Air Duct Cleaning to get the air ducts back into working order.  Amistee has cleaned all types of commercial air duct systems from Comerica Park where the Detroit Tigers play to local food establishments looking to provide clean air for their patrons.



Sometimes when we are cleaning a duct system our technicians will need to physically get inside of the ductwork to hand scrub every square inch to ensure that it is clean.  For your commercial needs call our main office at 248-349-8877 to have one of our commercial inspectors come to your facility and provide you with the best options for your facility.

Attic Insulation Saves Money

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Many people in Michigan are really watching where their money is going.  No one wants to spend money just to spend money.   Making an investment to add more insulation into their homes attic will save money on monthly utility bills and pay you back every month.  Attic insulation creates a blanket over the ceiling of your home keeping the conditioned air inside not allowing it to penetrate into the attic space.   Some Michigan residents can see a savings of 20% just going from R-30 to R-49.

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.

Why is dryer vent cleaning so important?

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Annual dryer vent cleaning will reduce the amount of time it takes to dry a load. A dryer with a blocked vent can take 3 to 4 times as long to dry costing upwards of $3.00 per load compared to $.75. If your dryer is unable to let the hot air escape properly it will produce an unsafe amount of heat. This becomes a huge fire risk.

Amistee Duct Cleaning provides southeast Michigan with professional dryer vent cleaning with certified and trained technicians. Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE 877.349.8877.

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Here is some additional information from the State Fire Marshall.

Reminder to Consumers: Be Fire-Wise and Clean Dryer Vents

Contact: Maura Campbell (517) 373-9280

Agency: Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

December 13, 2005 – The Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety (BCCFS) is reminding homeowners the importance of cleaning out their dryer’s vent. Most dryer vent fires start with a buildup of lint, which blocks the flow of air and ignites when it becomes too hot. In the most recent year that data is available, 2004, there were 425 dryer fires resulting in 6 injuries and 1 death in Michigan.

“Most often, poor venting causes the problem. Homeowners try to make the most of the tight space typical in a laundry room by pushing the dryer as close to the wall as possible, this leaves little room for the pipe to come out and turn, which creates a trap for lint to collect,” said Andy Neumann, State Fire Marshal. “Dryer lint has a high flash point, meaning it ignites easily even at low temperatures.”

Also, dryer venting tends to sag, if it is not guided through the rafters with rigid ducting. The curves will stop the lint from blowing out. Lint becomes trapped in the ribs of ducting, creating pockets of potentially flammable debris. This creates an even more extreme problem when the heavy winds are blowing. Debris, such as tree bark can become lodged inside, mixing with the lint, and creating an easily ignitable pile of debris

“There are no safety devices in household dryers that will detect a lint fire in a dryer vent and shut the appliance off,” said Virgil Monroe, Chief, BCCFS, Electrical Division. “Additionally both gas and electric dryers have a fan, which could cause a fire to spread once ignition occurs.”

The easiest solution: clean dryer vents regularly or have them professionally cleaned. Make sure that the dryer is operating properly. Make sure that the filter has been cleaned each time a new load of clothes is dried; also, check the outside exhaust to see that air is escaping normally. If there are any signs that the dryer is hotter than normal, the temperature control thermostat might need servicing.

“One of the first signs that there may a problem is the dryer will be hot, however the clothes will not be getting dry,” said Tennison Barry, Chief, BCCFS Mechanical Division.