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Heating and cooling efficiency are a major concern for many homeowners throughout the Louisville area and with heating and electric bills slowly rising every year, many homeowners desperately search for ways to lower their energy bills without forcing their families to live uncomfortably during the warmer and cooler months of the year. So, what can homeowners and builders do to ensure their homes are properly insulated, prevent air and duct leaks, and maintain a comfortable balance for their families – and their checkbooks?

With the winter quickly approaching, you’ve probably seen multiple offers for heating tune-ups. Cleaning or replacing your heating unit’s filter is one of the pieces that should be incorporated as a part of the maintenance. With all of the attention that indoor air quality receives and its influence on respiratory illness and allergies, you may think that replacing your air filter in your HVAC unit will help improve the situation. The reality, however, may actually be quite different.

Every new home should be built to comply with the current building and energy codes, however, many new homes built in the greater Louisville area and especially those out in the remote country areas simply do not comply. Many new construction projects don’t get inspected correctly (or at all) and building codes are often not enforced as written.  

Your home in Louisville, Kentucky should be comfortable and safe while contributing to your wellbeing. Unfortunately, mold and mildew inside your home can affect its structural integrity, indoor air quality and significantly influence your health.