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…
The air circulating through your home passes through your HVAC system dozens of times each day. Every time it does, whatever is in that air, dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other contaminants, has the opportunity to either get…
Your air conditioner will almost always show warning signs before it stops working completely. The most common signs that your AC needs repair are weak or warm airflow, unusual noises, strange odors, short cycling, excess humidity, water leaks around the…
Most homeowners think about mold only after they find it. By that point, the problem has usually been developing for weeks or months, quietly feeding on the moisture that has built up somewhere out of sight. What most people do…
If your furnace turns on, runs for a few minutes, and then shuts off before your home reaches the temperature you set, you are dealing with a furnace issue known as short-cycling. It is one of the more disruptive furnace…
Most homeowners are no strangers to extreme seasonal temperatures. Winters can be long and cold, summers bring genuine heat and humidity, and the cost of keeping a home comfortable year-round adds up fast. Geothermal heating and cooling offers a fundamentally…
