There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the term “R-Value”. Many homeowners just go with the flow or never ask the question of “what does it mean”. Let us help clear up this frequently asked question. R Value is most commonly put to the building material called insulation. R-Value is the ability for a product to resist heat flow. The R-Value of insulation measures how well the insulation resists the transfer of heat if the temperature on one side of the insulation is higher than on the other side of the insulation. The higher the R-Value, the better the material or insulation is working. In the state of Michigan the code has recently been raised from R-30 to R-49. R-49 is 17.5 inches of loose fill attic insulation.
Call Amistee Insulation to help you insulate your new or existing home. This will help with comfort and money savings in the winter and summer alike. Call 248-349-8877.
Air Duct Cleaning – Attic Insulation – Dryer Vent Cleaning – Duct Sealing & Lining
Author: Amistee Air Duct Cleaning and Insulation
Detroit MI Commercial Duct Cleaner – Amistee Commercial Duct Cleaning Goes National
With a higher demand for qualified cleaning technicians in the country, Amistee Air Duct Cleanings commercial duct cleaning division has gone national on many occasions to satisfy its clients. Trips out of state to take on larger hospital duct cleaning projects and commercial building air duct cleaning has been long over due.
Amistee and its commercial air duct cleaning division in Michigan has been recognized as an industry leader for many years. The professional solutions it has given clients like The Henry Ford Health System, Comerica Park, Magna International and many more has made it to “go to” commercial duct cleaning contractor.
If you have a facility in need of a comprehensive analysis contact Amistee by filling out a “contact us” form for a response by one of its commercial air duct cleaning representatives.
Dryer Duct Cleaning Metro Detroit – Metro Detroit Dryer Duct Cleaner Amistee
Failure to clean dryer ducts is the leading cause of dryer duct fires. This is a simple step homeowners can take to protect their homes and families.
Many of the new homes being built in Michigan are putting the laundry dryer in hazardous places and away from outside walls (bedrooms, second story hallways, bathrooms and kitchens). Although these locations are typically more advantageous for the homeowner, they are much longer dryer duct runs. The longer the run the harder it is for the laundry dryer to exhaust the fumes causing dangerous buildup.
An easy fix to this worrisome problem is to get your dryer vent cleaned annually by Amistee Dryer Vent cleaning in Michigan. Call Amistee today at 248-349-8877 or go directly to the “contact us” page and contact Amistee via the internet.
http://www.amistee.com/amistee-duct-cleaning-contact_us.htm
Amistee Duct Cleaning near Allen Park, Michigan – Air Duct Cleaning in Metro Detroit
Duct and vent cleaning should come across every home owners mind during some point of their home ownership. Recently, Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Allen Park Michigan was cleaning air ducts at a 40 year old home in Allen Park Michigan and found that the return air ducts were over 75% blocked. This is not an uncommon find for many homes that are over 30 years old.
Over the years the heating and cooling system is pulling in air and depositing the contents into the air ducts. This particular home was full of original construction debris and a “carpet like” material which was actually pet hair and dander. The current homeowner was highly allergic to pets and wondering why she could not sleep at night. Since the cleaning took place our customer has contacted our Amistee Air Duct Cleaning office and commented that she has never slept so well.
Go to the Amistee contact us page within the website to have an educated air duct cleaning specialist contact you and provide you with a free quote.
Insulation Contractors in Michigan – Attic Insulation in Novi MI
Properly insulating and air sealing your attic space will help reduce your energy bills. This is a fact. Attics in Michigan are usually one of the easiest places in a home to insulate, especially if you would like to to add to existing insulation. One of the easiest and least expensive types of insulation is called “Loose Fill” insulation. This type of insulation is either a fiberglass or cellulose type of material.
Loose fill attic insulation is typically less expensive to install than the traditional “batt” or “rolled” type of insulation that most people are familiar with. If properly installed, loose fill insulation will provide better coverage meaning better energy savings.
To get an idea on how much money your up front install price would be and discuss your potential savings, call Amistee Insulation located in Novi Michigan today at 248-349-8877. Amistee Insulation in Novi services the Metro Detroit area for its consumers insulation needs.
What to Expect From an Air Duct Cleaning Contractor – Bloomfield Hills MI
As a consumer what should you really get when you are paying to have your air ducts cleaned? I am pretty sure that no one wants to get scammed and everyone wants to get a good value for their money. Over the years we have seen many companies come and go that offer far from superior service and leaving the homeowner with their hands up in the air thinking “how did this happen to me” Know that Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Michigan does not only “follow” NADCA standards but we are a member of NADCA as well. Go to the “contact us page” within our website for our customer service reps to kindly contact you within 1 hour of our business hours. Here are a few tips to ask before hiring a company.
1.) Is the duct cleaning contractor going to make access ports and doors to ensure the system is properly cleaned? Amistee does.
2.) Is the company going to inspect your ducts before they start cleaning to make sure you do not have any asbestos wrapped ductwork? (we typically only see this on homes built before the 70’s)
3.) Is the duct cleaning company going to use proper equipment? (no portable equipment that is not HEPA filtered or inferior to truck mounted)
4.) Is the air duct cleaner going to protect your home from their equipment? Amistee uses clean tarps, corner guards and shoe covers ALWAYS
5.) Is the duct cleaner going to agitate your ductwork with a tool like an air whip or brush? The vacuum is not enough. There must be some sort of cleaning method that will dislodge the debris. Amistee will access every vent and piece of ductwork.
6.) Will the contractor seal everything up? This seems self like common sense but we see companies that CHARGE EXTRA! Amistee does not
7.) Will the duct cleaning company follow all NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) standards? Amistee does and has won Safety Awards year after year.
8. What type of guarantee does the duct cleaner offer? Amistee has a true guarantee. Your happiness is our number one goal.
Call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Novi to clean your air ducts at 248-349-8877.
Duct Cleaning Equipment – Air Duct Cleaning in Allen Park Michigan and Metro Detroit
At Amistee Air Duct Cleaning, duct cleaning is the main vein of the business. This is why equipment is such a main focus for the company. Amistee will only clean residential homes with its giant power vacuum trucks that move anywhere between 15,000-17,000 CFM. This is 15,000-17,000 cubes of air moving every minute through your duct system pulling debris and dirt with it. When a vacuum truck pulls into your driveway a large suction hose will be ran from the truck to your furnace room (basement, crawlspace or attic). When our technicians make an access point in your ductwork and turn the vacuum truck on to clean your ductwork, the air starts getting pulled outside to our truck. Inside of your ductwork by the access point, it is moving so much air that it is similar to 200-250 mile an hour winds going through your ductwork.
Many duct cleaning companies use a variety of equipment to perform a cleaning. Think logically, can a portable vacuum do the same as a large vacuum truck? Some competitors even mount portable equipment into the back of a van or cube van and call it truck mounted! Call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning today to get the quality you deserve and get your air duct cleaned in Allen Park MI and Metro Detroit the right way. We guarantee it. We are not happy until you are happy, I promise.
Household Dust and Air Duct Cleaning – Duct Cleaning Contractor in Rochester Hills Michigan
No matter how much I clean, the dust always comes back! Does this sound familiar to you? Many people wonder how the household dust builds up or even gets there. Most of the household dust originates outside and comes in through windows and doors when opened. The other portion of the dust is from other conditions inside the home. These conditions include dirty ductwork, dirty carpets, pets, construction projects and many other factors.
Indoor household dust is usually a hodgepodge of gross stuff. Dead skin cells, airborne particles, soil, dander and even toxic substances (lead, arsenic, and chemicals from furniture and carpet) top the list. It is always a good idea to clean your carpets on an annual basis using a reputable company. We have found that companies like Chets Carpet Cleaning in Madison Heights, Burg Enterprise in Macomb and Prestine Clean Carpet Cleaning in Royal Oak have offered great service for our customers. After cleaning your carpets it is always a good idea to evaluate your duct system and decide whether or not it should be cleaned. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends cleaning your air ducts every 3-5 years. We have some customers that clean their ductwork in Michigan annually and others that wait more than 5 years. This all depends on you and your families health.
For a free estimate to have your air ducts in Michigan cleaned call Amistee Air Duct Cleaning today at 877-349-8877. Its time to get rid of the unwanted household dust in your ductwork.
Birds in Dryer Vent – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Michigan
In Michigan it is not uncommon to have birds try and build nests inside of your homes venting. In the springtime birds are migrating and making Michigan their homes. Unfortunatly for you, they may choose your home as their new home. You will first notice your dyer taking much longer to dry your clothes. This will increase your electric/gas bill and become a fire hazard for you and your family. Have Amistee Air Duct Cleaning in Novi Michigan out to clean your dryer vent and get your dryer back to working order. It may be necessary to add a dryer vent cap so that this problem does not happen in the future. A few signs that you may have a bird include:
1.) Your dryer may be taking much longer to dry your clothes
2.) You may hear the noise of an animal inside of your venting
3.) You may smell an odor coming from your laundry room that is unpleasent
4.) You notice unusual activity or notice pieces of “straw” at the exterior of your dryer duct
Call Amistee today to clean your dryer vent and prevent a fire! Call 248-349-8877
Air Duct Cleaning in Michigan – Apartment Fires
Air duct cleaning by Amistee Air Duct Cleaning is very important when a building has any kind of fire. The soot and burned carbon penetrates the duct system allowing a smoke/fire smell to linger if not properly cleaned. Amistee air duct cleaning in Michigan has teamed up with the largest fire restoration contractors in the country to provide you with the best specialized air duct cleaning. Amistee Air Duct Cleanings national disaster team will travel to your location to restore your buildings air ducts and get your business up and running. Amistee will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of what needs to happen to your duct system that many others can not. Amistees most recent project was a 15 story high rise that caught fire over night affecting the entire building. Amistee was able to restore hundrands of individual air duct systems. Call Amistee today at 248-349-8877 to service your facilities air ducts in Michigan or surrounding states.
