11 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement

February 1, 2024

Are you wondering whether it’s time to replace the water heater in your Michigan home? If so, there are several signs you can look for that indicate it’s a good idea to replace the unit. 1. The Water Heater Is Old You can buy water heaters in a variety of styles, such as heat pumps, storage tanks and tankless models. The average lifespan of a water heater with a storage tank is around 10 to 15 years. Tankless heaters usually last up to 20 years. An average heat pump water heater lasts 13 to 15 years. To avoid possible breakdowns,...

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Choosing The Right Thermostat For Your Home

January 18, 2024

The thermostat is a crucial component of your home’s heating and cooling system. This device is vital for setting comfortable indoor temperatures. In addition to establishing indoor comfort, proper thermostat practices are also critical for your household budget. According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family spends over $2,200 on energy expenses. Half of that amount goes directly to heating and cooling costs. However, the same report showed that families can save as much as 10% on annual heating and cooling costs by choosing to turn back the thermostat 10%-15% for eight hours each day....

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UV Lights and Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Science

January 18, 2024

If you’re searching for an effective solution for improving your home’s air quality, installing HVAC UV lights is a good choice. Although some UV light units can be somewhat expensive, installing one in your home will provide major benefits and help keep your family healthy. Read on to learn about how UV lights work, how they can improve indoor air quality and the other benefits they can provide. What Effect Do UV Lights Have on Indoor Air Quality? Germicidal UV lights can be installed inside any existing HVAC system, and they work to prevent the system from circulating bacteria, viruses...

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Do Your Due Diligence When Searching for the Right HVAC Company

January 9, 2024

When your HVAC system is working as expected, you probably don’t think too much about who to bring in to fix the system should it need repairs. But if you’re a new homeowner or new to the area, waiting until your HVAC system breaks isn’t always the best time to find a reliable and reputable company. Your Detroit heating experts at C & C Heating & Air Conditioning want to help you choose the right company to meet your needs before they become urgent. Get Referrals The first place most people should start is by asking their friends and family...

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Maximizing Heat Pump Efficiency in Winter

January 4, 2024

A heat pump is a device that transfers energy from one area to another in order to warm up a designated space. During the winter, a heat pump can function as a heater that extracts warmth from sources outside and transfers it inside the home. In the summer, this process reverses and can transfer heat outside in the same way that an air conditioner cools down the home. Because heat pumps move heat instead of generating it, the operational costs are often significantly lower than traditional heating methods. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), modern heat pump models can...

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How to Determine the Right Thermostat Temperature

December 17, 2023

Several factors come into play when you are deciding on the ideal thermostat temperature for your Roseville home. You have to consider everything from your budget to the average temperatures during any given season. Exploring these factors, as well as information about choosing the right thermostat and keeping it in good working order ensure that you make the best choice. Choosing the Best Thermostat Once you determine the best temperature for your home, you want to have a thermostat that can maintain it. This means choosing one that is fully compatible with your HVAC system. You also want to pick...

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Keeping Your Cool When Choosing an HVAC Company

December 13, 2023

As we move into winter, it’s more important than ever to make sure that your HVAC system is up to the task of keeping your home warm. It wasn’t that long ago that homeowners turned to the Yellow Pages in order to find a reputable HVAC company in their area. But these days, anyone can print business cards and pamphlets to make it appear as though they are professionals. So how do you ensure that you’re hiring the right team to handle repairs, maintenance or installation? A house is generally the largest financial investment most people make. This means it’s...

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8 Reasons Why Your Furnace Is Making a Banging Noise

December 12, 2023

Furnaces are made up of a variety of mechanical components, from the thermostat that controls the system to the fan that circulates hot air through your ducts. Like any other mechanical device, furnaces occasionally make noise when they’re operating. However, anything other than a low hum can signal a problem with your heating system. If you hear banging noises coming from your furnace, it might be time to call in a professional. Here are eight potential reasons why furnaces make banging sounds. 1. Fuel Supply Issues Fuel supply issues within furnaces can significantly contribute to it emitting disconcerting banging noises....

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High-Efficiency vs. Mid-Efficiency Furnaces: Choosing the Best Heating Option

December 4, 2023

If you’re in the market for a replacement furnace, you have a wide variety of different options to choose from. When trying to decide which new furnace is the best option, one of the most important things to focus on is energy efficiency. In this guide, we’ll discuss the differences between mid-efficiency and high-efficiency furnaces and also show you the different ways you can save with a high-efficiency furnace. Furnace Energy-Efficiency Ratings All furnaces directly convert gas to heat energy at a one-to-one ratio. However, some of the heat energy that a furnace produces is wasted because the unit can...

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Is a HVAC Maintenance Agreement Worth It?

November 18, 2023

If the time has come for you to purchase a new system for your home, the option of getting a maintenance contract is likely to come up. If you are wondering if doing so is worth it, let’s go over exactly what a maintenance contract is and the reasons why you might want to consider having one. What Is a HVAC Maintenance Contract? A maintenance contract, put simply, is an agreement with an HVAC professional for the regular maintenance of a home’s HVAC systems. This agreement, in essence, puts the services of the technician on call for repairs, emergency services,...

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