Is your water heater failing to provide enough hot water even after turning up the thermostat? Here are some possible causes. 1. The Dip Tube Is Broken Cold water enters the water heater through the dip tube where it is forced to the bottom of the tank for quick heating. When the tube is broken […]
Running a central air conditioner during the hot, humid summer months can take a big chunk out of the household budget. If you’re noticing that energy use rises even more than normal while running your air conditioner, there are several steps you can take to lower your home cooling cost. 1. Seal Air Leaks – […]
One of the most important considerations when adding a new addition to your home is how you are going to heat and cool the additional space. Sometimes an existing furnace or air conditioner just isn’t large enough to handle the requirements of the added air volume. Even if you replace the central heating and cooling […]
Even if your home has central air conditioning, a ductless mini-split system could be a good option in many situations. New additions, three-season porches, garages and other spaces not connected to central heating and cooling systems are all good candidates for ductless heating and cooling. How Does a Ductless Mini-Split System Work? A mini-split system […]
Traditional tank-style water heaters have been around for over hundred years and work by using a gas burner or electric heating element to keep a large volume of water heated so there is enough water to supply an entire household. Keeping a large tank of water heated continuously takes a lot of energy. In addition, […]
As one of the most-used plumbing appliances in the average home, it’s not uncommon to experience toilets that malfunction at some point. Here are a few of the common toilet issues and how they can be repaired. 1. Overflowing toilet bowl – Just about all of us have experienced the panic that sets in when […]
The under sink garbage disposal is a wonderful appliance that most of us take for granted. It will keep grinding away food waste for many years without complaint. How long your disposal last will depend on a number of factors. One of the most important factors is the quality of the unit. Some brands are […]
During Michigan’s hot summer months, humid air can keep your home’s central air conditioner working overtime to keep the air inside cool and comfortable. While one of an air conditioner’s main purposes is to remove moisture from the air to reduce humidity, in some cases humidity can still remain at unhealthy levels, leading to air […]
Storing and heating a large volume of hot water takes a lot of energy. In most households, heating water is second is right being heating and air conditioning in energy usage. Thankfully there are ways you can improve your water heater’s efficiency so it heats more efficiently. By changing some habits and installing a few […]
Your central heating and cooling systems air delivery system is a complex system of metal tubes in the walls, floors, and ceilings that carry conditioned the air from the furnace and central air conditioner to each room. If even one section of air duct is poorly sealed and leaks into unheated or cooled areas such […]
