The HVAC industry has plenty of contractors to keep prices competitive. However, if you have several HVAC quotes, how do you decide between them? There’s a difference between choosing the best HVAC quote and choosing the cheapest HVAC quote. As the old saying goes,...
Fall will soon be here in Oak Park and Royal Hills, and along with back-to-school busy-ness, raking leaves, and turning back the clock, it’s also time to tackle fall maintenance for your home. In addition to taking care of these tasks now so that your home is...
Even though the worst heat of the summer is over in Troy and Birmingham, you may still need your A/C for hot weather that can occur periodically until we’re deep into fall. Each time your cooling system runs without routine maintenance, it wears out a little...
With summer upon us, and plants pollinating in full bloom, those with allergies may be suffering more than they need to inside their own homes. Prairie ragweed, prickly lettuce and primrose are some of the major allergen-producing plants in Michigan. Other common...
Even if you’ve sealed your home with caulk and weather stripping to stop air leaks, you still may have problems that are zapping your energy efficiency. Among the chief culprits may be ductwork problems. Before energy conservation became important in home...
If you live in Warren or anywhere in the Southeast Michigan area and have a new air conditioner, you have the option of entering into a service contract or a maintenance agreement with an HVAC professional. This contract allows you to pay a flat fee in exchange for a...
The majority of American homes have central air conditioning, and yet few homeowners know how their system works. Understanding the basics about how an A/C works can help you troubleshoot common air conditioning problems and communicate more effectively with your HVAC...
Your air conditioner’s main job is to lower the temperature; a byproduct of this process of cooling air is to condense, capture and drain away moisture inside your home. By doubling as a dehumidifier, your air conditioner can make the air even more comfortable,...
Purchasers of high-efficiency equipment such as furnaces, central air conditioning systems, water heaters, stoves and fans can claim tax credits valued at up to 10 percent of their new equipment. But that credit is only available for equipment installed between...
If your split-system air conditioner malfunctions or runs into problems after a storm, you may be tempted to simply exchange one side of the unit. Unfortunately, if you do not match A/C sides your unit will not work as it should and if you live in Farmington, Oak...
