Understanding the Different Types of UV Lights For HVAC

July 10, 2024

Your home is your comfort zone, and you want to ensure it’s a safe and cozy place. One way you can maintain a healthy environment in your home is by improving the air quality. How Do UV Lights Work With HVAC? UV lights are installed in the ductwork or air handler. When germs and bacteria are exposed to UV light, they absorb the UV rays, which disrupts their DNA. These UV lights prevent viruses, bacteria, and mold spores from reproducing, thereby improving your indoor air quality. What Are the Different Types of UV Lights for HVAC Systems? The two types...

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How the Air Conditioner Defined Modern America

July 9, 2024

Most of us have never known a summer without the cool breeze of a modern air conditioner. Even if we didn’t have central heating and air conditioning in our youth, we still remember gulping down the cool air from a window unit or mini split. But before air conditioning was a staple in every home, America was a different place, and people coped with the heat in a variety of ways. In New York, people put their mattresses outside on the fire escapes to catch breezes as they slept. In Detroit, we went on vacation to cooler parts of the...

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The Environmental Impact of Heat Pumps

June 25, 2024

If you’re shopping for a new HVAC system in Roseville, MI, you’ve likely encountered heat pumps in your search. And no doubt, whoever introduced them to you extolled their virtues, including energy efficiency and environmental benefits. However, you may not know exactly how and why heat pumps achieve those benefits. So, here’s an overview of how heat pumps impact the environment. By the end, you’ll understand exactly why heat pumps are an excellent choice for the environmentally conscious homeowner. Heat Pumps and CO2 Emissions One of the biggest environmental benefits of heat pumps is that they operate exclusively on electricity....

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Summer HVAC Maintenance Essentials

June 14, 2024

Now that summer is quickly approaching in the Greater Metro Detroit, MI area, it’s time to start thinking about summer HVAC maintenance essentials. Once the temperatures really start to creep up, you’ll be happy knowing that you can rely on your cooling equipment to keep you and those who live with you comfortable. Maintenance can not only keep you comfortable in extreme weather but also increase the overall efficiency of your system. Test Your Air Conditioner Before the temperatures start to get hot outside, turn your air conditioner on to see if it works. Some people wait until a heat...

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Remember Your HVAC Tech on June 22

June 11, 2024

As you’re sitting back in your cool home or office this summer, you might wonder what life would be like without air conditioning. For those of us in Detroit, summer days when the temperature reaches over 90 degrees aren’t an everyday occurrence. But if you and your family head down South to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Disneyland, you know how important the AC can be. Can you imagine a business conference in August in Atlanta without air conditioning? And, while we average about 83° F in July here in southeast Michigan, it’s still nice to have...

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12 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

June 1, 2024

Summer is a notable time of year when it comes to indoor air quality (IAQ), Here we’ll discuss 12 ways to improve indoor air quality this summer for homes in the Detroit, Michigan area. Many people suffer from grass and weed allergies, and summer air pollution can make the symptoms even worse. Allergens and pollution exist indoors too where you may be prone to higher concentration levels. Learn more about a dozen ways you can ensure that your family breathes easier this summer. 1. Test Your IAQ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing your IAQ every other year. One...

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Common Thermostat Issues and Solutions

May 24, 2024

The heating and cooling system in your home usually has a thermostat which is its’ control center. If your thermostat encounters any issues, you are sure to have a bad day at home. Besides, having a malfunctioning thermostat especially during extreme seasons can be a nightmare to anyone. For this reason, it is important to understand some of the common issues your thermostat might have, so you may know how to go about them. 1. Temperature You will know that your thermostat has issues when the temperature is not adjusting normally. A thermostat in good condition will automate when cooling...

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The Demand for AC Units with Higher SEER Ratings is Spiking

May 14, 2024

Has the high cost of living got you looking for ways to save money? Or, are you more concerned with how your energy use affects the environment? Either way, homeowners have started inspecting the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating on their home air conditioning units. If you’re looking to improve your utility bills or reduce your carbon footprint, here are some reasons the SEER rating matters. SEER Rating If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning system, you may notice the SEER rating on the yellow EnergyGuide sticker located on the AC unit. The SEER rating is...

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Improving Indoor Air Quality For Asthma Sufferers

May 5, 2024

Indoor air quality issues can negatively affect asthma sufferers, but many people in Greater Metro Detroit have turned to for help. As an HVAC contracting team, we have seen plenty of cases where improvements to customers’ systems have relieved their asthma symptoms. Here is a look at how indoor air quality concerns can drive asthma issues and how HVAC services frequently reduce those problems. Indoor Air Quality Factors That Affect Asthma Several indoor air quality factors can drive asthmatic responses. The most obvious is airborne irritants that float into a person’s breathing passages and get asthma attacks going. In many...

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Water Heater Safety Tips

May 1, 2024

Modern water heaters are impressively safe devices. Still, there are steps you should take to keep you, your family and your home even safer. All Water Heaters Schedule Annual Maintenance Don’t take a break-fix approach to your water heater. Schedule maintenance on an annual basis. Basic care can make a big difference when it comes to safe operation. That care includes flushing the tank, testing the thermostat and valves and replacing the anode rod as needed. Monitor for Recalls While modern water heaters are very safe, there are exceptions due to manufacturing errors. You should check yearly if the manufacturer...

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