Posts Tagged ‘heating and air conditioning’
Three Reasons to Replace Your Old A/C
As a homeowner, the thought of replacing your A/C probably gives you hives. However, if your unit is getting older, now is the time to plan ahead. Before you’re faced with a broken unit, consider these three reasons to replace your old A/C unit. Help Protect the Environment Air conditioning units, like all technology, continues…
Read MoreHousehold Changes to Get the Most From Your A/C
Like most people, you probably know various energy conservation habits to get the most from your A/C units for the least amount of money. Making these important changes to your house can help to maximize efficiency. Let’s go over a few household changes that are guaranteed to help you get the most from your a/c…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Heating and Cooling Options for a Sunroom?
Sunrooms are a nice addition to any home, giving you a nice halfway point between being indoors and being outside. In Michigan, they’re particularly nice in the summer for enjoying a warm evening without swatting away mosquitos. However, Michigan homeowners also have to deal with extreme temperatures in the winter and summer. Without any temperature…
Read MoreWhy Is My Furnace Making a Strange Noise?
A loud noise from your furnace is more than just an annoyance: it also may be a sign of a serious problem. Unusual noises from your furnace can mean the unit is somehow damaging itself, or even posing a danger to your home and anyone nearby. As such, don’t ever ignore noises from your furnace!…
Read MoreWhen Should I Replace My Furnace?
Furnaces tend to last long enough that we sometimes forget we ever have to replace them. However, even the most durable furnace should be replaced eventually. Replacing a furnace is certainly expensive, but it’s important to view these expenses in the long-term. When you take into account costly repairs and higher energy efficiency, buying a…
Read MoreShould You Install a Zone Control System in Your Home?
If you haven’t heard of them before, zone control systems may sound like something out of Star Trek. In all seriousness, they’re not that complicated: a zone control system is a unit that allows you to control the heating and cooling for individual rooms (zones) in your house. The appeal is easy to see. Most,…
Read MoreYour Furnace and You: How to Save Hundreds or More This Winter
Your Furnace and You: How to Save Hundreds or More This Winter By February, Michigan homeowners have already been paying several months’ worth of winter energy bills. To keep their homes comfortable despite the freezing temperatures, many people can easily spend three figures on their energy bills. While it may seem like there’s nothing you…
Read More5 Signs Your Furnace Could Use a Tune-Up
Wondering if you could use a furnace tune-up? The odds are your system could benefit from a review by a technician. With a tune-up, an expert can make sure everything is working properly, nothing is damaged or risking breakage, and that your system is optimized for maximum efficiency. In brief, tune-ups avert costly breakdowns and…
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