Each summer in Michigan, your air conditioner is likely to combat both heat and humidity, especially if you are near one of the many lakes, rivers and other waterways crisscrossing the state. Fortunately, air conditioners, besides cooling the air, are built to remove...
Heat gain is unwanted heat that gains access to your home through solar radiation from passive light, poorly sealed windows and doors, loose duct fittings or through heat buildup in the attic or leaks around pipes in the basement. The heat raises the temperature in a...
You already know a high-efficiency A/C can lower your summertime electric bills. That’s important considering Southeast Michigan’s warm, muggy summers, whether you’re in a bigger, higher-cost town like Troy or a small community like Lake Orion....
Central air conditioning can represent quite an investment for most homeowners here in the Royal Oak and Bloomfield Hills areas and all across the country, so prolonging the useful life of your A/C is important. On average, an air conditioner compressor unit will last...
If you’re planning on taking a summer vacation, you may want to review a few of these tips on how to prepare your home before you go. Alleviate a ton of worry by doing these three things before going on holiday. Don’t turn A/C off Although it may feel like...
It’s starting to get hot in Michigan. With the A/C turned on full blast in homes from Auburn Hills to St. Clair Shores, many homeowners are wondering how to reduce their electricity bills this summer. We’ve all seen the Energy Star ratings on new appliances —...
If you have had any problems with your air conditioning system in the past few years, you may be aware of the R-22 (Freon) phaseout required by the Environmental Protection Agency. As mandated, the production of Freon will continue to diminish over the coming years...
Is there a spot in your home that is hard to cool or heat? Is your older home without the ductwork that is required for a cooling system? A ductless mini split system can be the best way to make your entire home comfortable and enjoyable. What is a ductless mini split...
Shopping for a new cooling system can be a challenging process since it’s not something you do very often. The most important A/C features to consider are the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) rating of the systems you’re considering and the...
The long, hot Novi and Royal Oak summers can take a serious toll on your air conditioner, reducing its efficiency and inviting common air conditioning problems that can be expensive to repair and result in considerable inconvenience and discomfort. In addition to...
