The easiest way to keep your home comfortable with a full house is to turn your thermostat down a few degrees before guests arrive, make sure every vent is open, and put in a fresh furnace filter. A crowd of…
The fastest way to lower your heating bill in a Michigan winter is to turn your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees for about 8 hours a day, change your furnace filter, and seal the drafts around your doors and…
Yes, a furnace can produce carbon monoxide (CO) if it’s malfunctioning, poorly vented, or has a damaged heat exchanger. CO has no smell, no color, and no taste, so you can’t rely on your nose. The best protection is working…
Yes, for most Michigan homes a whole-home humidifier is worth it. Once the furnace runs all winter, indoor humidity often drops well below the 30 to 50 percent range that’s comfortable and healthy, and a whole-home system is the most…
Every furnace reaches a point where repairing it stops making sense. The tricky part is knowing when you’ve actually hit that point, since a furnace rarely just stops working one day without warning. More often, it’s a gradual buildup of…
Most HVAC systems should be professionally serviced twice a year, once in the spring for your air conditioner and once in the fall for your furnace. This twice-a-year schedule catches small issues before they turn into breakdowns, keeps your system…
When your heating or cooling system suddenly stops working right, the first instinct is usually to pick up the phone. And a lot of the time, that’s exactly the right call. But there are a handful of simple things worth…
It’s one of the most frustrating things a homeowner can deal with in the middle of a Michigan summer. Your air conditioner is running almost nonstop, the compressor never seems to shut off, and the house still feels muggy and…
Summer isn’t over yet, but August is actually one of the best times to start thinking about your furnace. Waiting until it’s cold out means you’re competing with everyone else who forgot to check their system too. Here’s what to…
A boiler that is well maintained runs quietly in the background for decades, delivering reliable radiant heat without demanding much attention. A boiler that is neglected tells a different story: rising fuel bills, inconsistent heat, costly mid-season repairs, and, in…
