How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

November 29, 2024
How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill.

Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm. Let’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive. Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis. Staying warm can be a costly proposition.

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5 Ways Michiganders Can Lower Heating Bills

October 22, 2024
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Rising fuel costs and plunging temperatures can take a huge bite out of your home heating budget in Southeast Michigan.  At Great Dane Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing, we understand how crucial it is to keep your home warm this winter without breaking the bank, and we are here to help! Whether you need heat pump…

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What Happens During a Fall Heating Tune-up

September 11, 2024
A mom and daughter smiling at each other in front of the fireplace holding their mugs of hot cocoa.

We make heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance the easiest task on your fall to-do list. You schedule a date and time for a tune-up and leave the rest up to us!

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What Does a Boiler Do?

April 1, 2022
Father and son looking reading a book about boilers in your home.

Boilers offer numerous benefits when you adhere to necessary maintenance practices. They offer you an efficient way to heat your home or business.

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Is Radiant Floor Heat Right For You?

January 10, 2022
Radiant Floor Heating.

If you need a heating system for new construction, an addition, or just a room or two, radiant floor heat is an efficient, cost-effective choice for your Clinton Township home. If you plan to scrap your existing heat system and install radiant floor heat throughout your home, the process is a bit more involved and costly.

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What About a Smart Thermostat?

October 8, 2021
What About a Smart Thermostat?

The best improvement you can make in your Michigan home this year is a smart thermostat.

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How Do Smart Thermostats Save Money?

May 17, 2021
Smart Thermostats Save Money.

Smart thermostats allow you to program temperature changes according to your schedule. You won’t have to worry about wasting energy on heating or cooling your home when you are away or asleep at night

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What Does AFUE Mean?

February 26, 2021
What does AFUE mean?

If you have a furnace or boiler as the main source of heat in your Clinton Township home, you’ve probably heard the term AFUE mentioned before. But what exactly does it mean, and how does it pertain to your Michigan home?

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Do I Need to Replace My Furnace Filter?

February 8, 2021
Man Removing Dirty Air Filter.

Here at Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Plumbing, we are always happy to assist with any of your furnace needs—all the way from installation and repairs to maintenance and questions on how to continue taking proper care of your furnace.

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Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

January 28, 2021
Homeowner sitting on couch with laptop, reading why his furnace won't stop running.

Is the furnace in your Clinton Township home running nonstop? Don’t stress—this occurrence happens in many households here in Michigan, but it can typically be corrected. All you have to do is investigate the cause and troubleshoot accordingly.

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