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Save Energy and Money Today:
According to the US Department of Energy;
Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. Did you know that
the typical U.S. Family spends more than $1,600 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. And electricity generated
by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars.
The key to achieving savings in your home is a whole-house energy efficiency plan. To take a whole-house approach, view your home as an energy system
with interdependent parts. Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced
utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a
higher price when you sell.
In addition to using thermography during an energy audit, you should have a scan done before purchasing a house; even new houses can have
defects in their thermal envelopes. You may wish to include a clause in the contract requiring a thermographic scan of the house. A thermographic scan
performed by a certified technician is usually accurate enough to use as documentation in court proceedings
It is the desire of Michigan IR to help you decrease your monthly energy bill and to help improve the overall comfort and health of your home. This Website
and our Blog have been designed to provide tips on energy savings and indoor air quality. We would also like to help you understand the importance of
receiving an infrared inspection and how the initial cost of an Infrared inspection will save you time and money. After Michigan IR performs an inspection we
will provide you with a detailed report which you can use to develop a strategic energy plan for your home.
and our Blog have been designed to provide tips on energy savings and indoor air quality. We would also like to help you understand the importance of
receiving an infrared inspection and how the initial cost of an Infrared inspection will save you time and money. After Michigan IR performs an inspection we
will provide you with a detailed report which you can use to develop a strategic energy plan for your home.
| 3588 Plymouth Road #222 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-660-2669 |
Make Your House Healthy, Safe, and Efficient
| Save up to 20% of your heating and cooling costs* by properly insulating your home. The First Step to properly insulating your home is finding the leaks and missing insulation. Michigan I.R. will evaluate your home and give you a detailed, easy to follow report which you or a contractor can use to seal the leaks, make you more comfortable and save you money on your energy bills. *Source: US EPA |
| The pictures above show interior views of missing insulation. Each of these wall 'were insulated' but as we can clearly demonstrate the insulation is insufficient. |
| The pictures above show exterior views of homes which were insulated. Improper installation and sealing show a lot of heat loss when looked at with an IR camera. |
Most doors we look at have air leakage on the
bottom but sometimes the door is as big a problem
as the draft.
The door on the left is a 1950s wood paneled door.
As you can see the door provides very little
insulation and should be replaced.
The door on the right is a 1980s era door. When
compared to the surrounding area the door is doing
an adequate job of keeping the cold air out but
there is a significant draft at the bottom.
bottom but sometimes the door is as big a problem
as the draft.
The door on the left is a 1950s wood paneled door.
As you can see the door provides very little
insulation and should be replaced.
The door on the right is a 1980s era door. When
compared to the surrounding area the door is doing
an adequate job of keeping the cold air out but
there is a significant draft at the bottom.
| Get $250.00 off* our $299.00 inspection *DTE is offering a $250.00 rebate for qualified customers that get an audit and take energy saving measures. Read the requirements here |