Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Home Performance Contractor for Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ecotelligent Homes is a home performance contractor serving the Ann Arbor area. Our goal is to help homeowners improve their home’s energy efficiency. We do this by conducting an energy audit that evaluates the home’s insulation, heating and cooling and duct system as well as renewable energy options.
The energy audit determines areas of the home that could benefit from updates to increase the home’s efficiency and create a comfortable temperature throughout the home. The audit will use a blower door test and thermal infrared scans to determine where there is air entering and exiting your home. Thermal scans can be used to see if insulation is missing too.
A2ZERO
The city of Ann Arbor launched A2ZERO to encourage residents to decrease their home energy use thus making the community greener and more sustainable. Part of A2ZERO will include Sustainability Concierge which will be a service to help home and rental owners who are looking for energy-efficient updates as well as electrification and renewable energy.
A2ZERO recommends working with a Michigan Saves contractor, like Ecotelligent Homes, to complete an energy audit, also known as a home energy assessment. The home performance contractor can assist in determining how to make your home more efficient as well as make the recommended improvements based on the audit findings.
Contact us:
Our address:
Ecotelligent Homes
24730 Crestview Ct.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Hours at Ecotelligent Homes for Ann Arbor, MI:
Monday – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
Home Performance Services
Following an energy audit of your Ann Arbor home, Ecotelligent Homes may suggest one or more of our services to achieve the goal of creating a comfortable home with even temperature distribution and lower energy costs. Ecotelligent Homes will install the recommended improvements and then conduct a quality assurance check to ensure that the upgrades have increased your home’s energy efficiency. We aim to provide you with a more energy-efficient and comfortable living environment.
Insulation
Proper insulation in your Ann Arbor home can help prevent uneven temperatures throughout your home and lower your carbon footprint. Ecotelligent Homes can install or replace insulation in your home to make it more comfortable with the following insulation options:
Spray Foam Insulation — For homes in Ann Arbor, Ecotelligent Homes recommends closed cell spray foam insulation due to its ability to eliminate drafts and resist water in addition to its high thermal resistance. The versatile spray foam is particularly useful for crawlspaces, basement rim joists and knee walls. Ecotelligent Homes uses a closed cell spray foam that is Green Guard Certified for indoor air quality, and our foam consists of a blowing agent that has a global warming potential of 1.
Cellulose Insulation — If your attic insulation needs to be updated, consider cellulose insulation. Ecotelligent Homes uses Michigan-made cellulose insulation meaning it has a lower environmental impact while creating a pleasant and even temperature in your Ann Arbor home. Cellulose insulation can also help keep pests and rodents away.
Crawlspace Insulation — Install closed cell spray foam insulation in your Ann Arbor home’s crawlspace to improve your home’s comfort. It will also better your home’s air quality by reducing dust in your home. The addition of crawlspace insulation will allow you to use this area of your home for storage too.
Attic Insulation — Ensuring your attic has proper insulation is key for your home’s overall temperature. Ecotelligent Homes uses cellulose insulation for attics in Ann Arbor. Attic insulation paired with air sealing will help your home be more energy efficient due to the insulation’s thermal resistance and the air sealing preventing unwanted air from entering and exiting the home.
Rim Joist Insulation — Rim joist insulation for your Ann Arbor home has many benefits. Using closed cell spray foam insulation for your basement rim joists can help prevent cold floors during Michigan’s winter. By pairing it with air sealing, you will eliminate unwanted drafts in your home as well.
Pole Barn Insulation — Use your Ann Arbor pole barn year-round by insulating it with spray foam. Pole barn insulation can make your pole barn more enjoyable in the winter by retaining heat. It also serves as a deterrent for pests and rodents that might be seeking shelter from Michigan’s snow!
Air Sealing — Ecotelligent Homes will conduct a blower door test during your energy audit to determine where unnecessary air is entering and exiting your home. We will then make necessary improvements to eliminate these drafts, thereby enhancing the comfort of your Ann Arbor home. Common areas that require air sealing are rim joists, windows, and bathroom exhaust fans.
Heating & Cooling
Ecotelligent Homes provides heating and cooling services to ensure your home has an energy-efficient HVAC system. We will help select the right HVAC system to keep your Ann Arbor home pleasant year-round.
Air Source Heat Pump — An eco-friendly way to heat and cool your Ann Arbor home is an air source heat pump. Air source heat pumps move warm air in during the winter and remove the hot air from your home in the summer.
Duct Sealing — Ann Arbor homes can experience leady ductwork, which can result in energy waste and reduced indoor air quality. Duct sealing is the process of detecting and sealing leaks in your home’s duct system to improve indoor comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Renewable Energy
After you have completed energy-efficient upgrades on your Ann Arbor home, consider renewable energy options. Ecotelligent can help determine which of the following renewable energy options is best for your home.
Geothermal Heat Pumps — Geothermal heat pumps are a highly efficient heating and cooling option for your home, utilizing the ground as a heat exchanger to keep your Ann Arbor home comfortable. Depending on your yard’s landscape, Ecotelligent can recommend a horizontal or vertical geothermal field.
Solar — A solar energy system can help your Ann Arbor home reach zero net energy by creating electricity from the sun’s rays. Useable all year in Michigan, solar panels are best to install after energy-efficiency updates have been made to your home.
Electrification — Electrification starts with changing your Ann Arbor home’s energy sources from fossil fuels to electricity. Electrification will help improve your home’s carbon footprint by replacing your fossil fuel-sourced power to electricity that is or soon will be renewably produced by solar or wind.
Healthy Home
Ecotelligent Homes wants your home to be safe in addition to comfortable. Due to this, we offer the following healthy home services.
Indoor Air Quality Testing — Your Ann Arbor home can have poor indoor air quality due to pollutants and contaminants such as asbestos, lead and more. Ecotelligent Homes can ensure your home is safe with indoor air quality testing to prevent long-term health risks from air quality issues.
Asbestos Abatement — Ecotelligent Homes provides licensed and certified asbestos abatement services for Ann Arbor. Asbestos, commonly found in vermiculite insulation, can stay suspended in the air for up to 72 hours, underscoring the need for licensed contractors to conduct its removal. After the abatement process, our team works with a third-party contractor to conduct air quality testing to ensure the area is safe.
Mold Remediation — Removing mold from your Ann Arbor home is necessary to prevent its reoccurrence and maintain a safe living environment. Ecotelligent Homes will identify any moisture-related issues in your home, which can be the cause of mold growth, and suggest a solution to prevent its reappearance.
If you are interested in getting an energy audit for your Ann Arbor, Michigan, please fill out our contact form or call us at 248-291-7815">248-291-7815 to get started. Learn about the energy rebates available for your Ann Arbor home.
THE ECOTELLIGENT DIFFERENCE
Ecotelligent Homes is a home performance contractor, which means we are a one-stop-shop and we manage the project from start to finish. We follow a three-step process when assessing and improving the comfort and energy efficiency of your home.
We can identify the source of your comfort, health and efficiency issues and present you with a solution to resolve the problem at its root.
Our licensed and insured team will install your improvements to industry-leading standards.
Our quality assurance check confirms the quality of our work and its impact on your home’s energy efficiency, comfort and health.