The temperature is dropping outside, but you still want to maintain a comfortable home. Is your furnace up to the task? Watch for these top warning signs your furnace is in need of a repair. Strange Noises Popping, rattling and banging sounds from your furnace are...
In the Troy and Rochester areas, whatever you can do to bolster your home against the cold can help you stay more comfortable, while lowering heating bills. To stay warmer for less this winter, follow these simple energy saving tips. Use your ceiling fans – Warm...
A hot water heater takes years to wear out, so you may not think about replacement until it breaks down or stops producing enough heated water. The current market has an overwhelming variety of options that may not have existed when you bought your last water heater....
You’ve been considering the purchase of a tankless water heater system for some time now but do they really work as well as some people say they do, or are they for limited applications? Here are things to consider . How the tankless system works Instead of...
You’ll need to replace your thermostat batteries periodically to stay in control over the heating and cooling systems in your home. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to call for HVAC repair when they notice that display has gone blank in their thermostat,...
Heat pumps provide evenly distributed heat by absorbing warmth from outside of your home functioning as a reverse air conditioning system. This type of heat is very comfortable, consistent, and not as intense as a gas or oil furnace. There is a maximum difference or...
It’s just about time to switch from the air conditioner to the furnace. Operating home heating equipment can be expensive and even dangerous without the right heating tips in mind. Use the following information to stay warm, comfortable and safe this winter. Get a...
The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating tells you how much value you get for every dollar spent on heating. Basically if you paid X dollars for oil or gas towards heating of your rooms, AFUE will tell you what fraction of the amount showed up in your rooms as...
The gas furnace in your West Bloomfield home has provided you and your family with years of dependable service, but lately you seem to have nothing but bad luck with it. Familiarize yourself with these basic gas furnace troubleshooting tips so you know when to call...
Federal standards for heating and cooling equipment are changing. The new 2015 HVAC efficiency standards will affect you whether you live in Clawson, Troy, or any of the other towns that experience typical Michigan winters. Planning now for the 2015 HVAC efficiency...
