When looking for a new indoor comfort system, the numerous HVAC terms and acronyms can be overwhelming and confusing. Before making your next purchase, familiarize yourself with some of the most common. 13 SEER: The minimum efficiency standard for air conditioners and...
Having your water heater go down is never fun. It can toil in silence for many years, keeping your house supplied with hot water until the morning you wake up and all that comes out of the shower is cold water. Routine maintenance, such as draining your tank...
If you’ve been considering making your home “greener,” you now have even more incentive to do so. The government is once again offering tax credits for energy-efficient systems for 2013 and 2012 — the credits apply to qualifying appliances and...
Finding out that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger can be a harrowing experience. But what does it really mean for your system’s future? Let’s take a look at what damage to your heat exchanger really means. Understanding the danger to your heat...
When Michigan’s weather hits hard with ice and snow, keeping your home warm isn’t your only concern. Packed snow, ice and falling icicles pose a risk to your gas meter and your gas appliances’ chimneys and vents. Check your meter and vents regularly,...
