A person replaces an air filter in a ceiling vent—an essential HVAC system task, especially during summer. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

Tips to Get Your HVAC System Ready for Summer

March 9, 2022

As we finally pull out of the cold winter season, it’s time to get your home prepped for the long summer months ahead. One of…

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What Is a SEER Rating?

March 4, 2022

The Department of Energy developed the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) evaluation or rating system for air conditioners in 1992. This rating system evaluates how…

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A rectangular pleated air filter with a metal frame and a MERV 10 rating, designed for effective air filtration and labeled with replacement part information on the side. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

MERV Filters and HEPA Filters: What’s the Difference?

February 9, 2022

If you’ve ever shopped for an air filter for your heating and cooling system, you’ve probably seen the terms MERV and HEPA. At first glance,…

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A man and a woman stand outside by an air conditioning unit; the woman holds a tablet and they both look at the screen. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

Determining the Best Size HVAC System for Your Home

February 2, 2022

It’s important to get the right size HVAC system for your home in southeast Michigan. Having the wrong size will cost you dearly and will…

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Two men kneel beside an open furnace unit in a utility room; one is pointing at components inside while the other observes, discussing how furnaces work. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

A Look at How Furnaces Work

January 18, 2022

We all depend on our furnaces to keep our homes toasty warm when Mother Nature does her worst, but the average Michigan homeowner doesn’t always…

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A smoke detector is mounted on the ceiling in a modern, blurred living room, helping protect against hazards like furnace malfunctions or carbon monoxide leaks. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace

January 11, 2022

While a furnace can keep your home toasty warm during the winter months, it is important to make sure you and your family do not…

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A delivery person uses a hand truck to move a large boxed appliance through a front door in Ann Arbor, MI, with a protective cloth covering the floor—ideal for safe furnace installation. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

A Homeowner’s Guide to Furnace Buying

January 4, 2022

As a homeowner, there are many decisions that you’re going to need to make regarding your home and how it operates. One of these decisions…

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A man uses a large vacuum hose to clean an air vent in the ceiling of a living room, following winter tips to keep the furnace running efficiently. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

7 Tips to Prepare Your Furnace for Winter

December 20, 2021

When the weather gets cold outside, the last thing you want is for your home’s heating system to be struggling. You’ll likely need to rely…

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Close-up view of several old, rusty metal pipes with joints, likely showing signs of furnace rust, arranged on a light wooden surface. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

Why Is My Furnace Rusted?

December 14, 2021

Your furnace is the heart of your home. What happens if it stops working? You could suffer severe damage to your property or even a…

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A person uses a caulking gun to apply sealant along the edge of a window frame, improving energy efficiency and helping to conserve heat during winter. | C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

6 Ways to Conserve Heat this Winter

November 10, 2021

As the weather gets colder and colder and the winter approaches, you’re most likely going to be spending your time indoors more and more often….

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