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5 Reasons to Use a Humidifier Ask any Michigander: the winters are tough. Between the icy roads, flu season, and the freezing winds, most people count down the days until spring. The health effects of winter are especially irritating. Colds are always coming and going, and for many, dry skin is an itchy, persistent problem.…
Continue ReadingYour 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…
Continue ReadingYour furnace is running, but the air blowing out of the vents sends a shiver down your spine. It’s a frustrating situation, and one that might not make a whole lot of sense. This is actually quite common, but in order to find out why your furnace is blowing cold air, some troubleshooting is required.…
Continue ReadingA thermostat is one of those household appliances that most people never think twice about. Common sense indicates that the furnace and air conditioning units are very important, but your thermometer is actually very important too. While any old thermometer will control the temperature in your home and keep your system running, smart thermometers can…
Continue ReadingWondering 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…
Continue ReadingThis past Thursday, President-Elect Donald Trump visited the Carrier plant in Indiana, where he made a deal to save roughly half of 2,000 jobs the company planned to ship overseas. As a giant in the HVAC manufacturer, this has made a big splash in the industry and means Great Dane will be able to stock…
Continue ReadingWe’ve all enjoyed this warm fall, but as December looms, Michiganders are prepping for another chilly winter. As the temperature drops, it can be tempting to crank the heat to stay warm — until you get your first heating bill! Thankfully, there are ways to lower your heating bill while still keeping your house warm.…
Continue ReadingMark your calendars: on October 1st and 8th from 9am-5pm, and October 3-7th from 8am-8pm, Great Dane will be hosting our annual open house! At this event, we’ll be offering special sales, giving customers the opportunity to meet with our HVAC professionals, and allowing visitors to experience our large interactive showcase. Of course, it wouldn’t…
Continue ReadingYou might not know it, but power surges alone cause an estimated $250 to $500 million a year in property damages. Household electronics like TVs and stereos are easy to protect by unplugging them during storms, but HVAC equipment is a different matter. A power surge can terminally damage your equipment, costing you thousands of…
Continue ReadingDTE Energy contacted Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Plumbing with concerns of a senior citizen in Clinton Township with no heat. The DTE representative had stated that another company was at her home, performing a fall furnace tune-up and had condemned her furnace for having high levels or carbon monoxide. Field Supervisor Joe Feger…
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