It’s likely to happen with every old furnace, you’ll wake up on a Michigan winter morning and find that the heat is no longer running and your home is ice-cold. You turn the thermostat up and nothing happens. Your furnace has stopped working. If you’re lucky, it’s a simple, inexpensive fix. But if the furnace […]
Do you have a new addition that needs heating and cooling? Are there rooms such as 3-season porches and attics that are not sufficiently heated and cooled? Even if your home has central heating and cooling, a ductless mini-split heating can be a good option in certain situations. A mini-split system consists of a small […]
Your home’s sump pump is one of those plumbing systems that you probably don’t think about very often, unless it’s raining heavily and there’s a chance of flooding. A sump pump is designed to turn on automatically when the basement or crawlspace begins to take on water. If it malfunctions and doesn’t turn on, water […]
Whether you’ve noticed a small drip, or a major leak, damage from a leaking water heater can quickly cause damage to walls and floors, as well as leading to the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew. First, if you see moisture near your water heater, it may not actually be coming from the water heater. […]
A central air-conditioner will typically last 12 to 17 years. Of course, there are several factors that determine how long an AC will last, including how much the AC has been used every summer and whether it has been professionally maintained on a regular basis. Here are 5 factors to consider when making a decision […]
Does your shower start out nice and hot, then quickly turn cold after just a few minutes? If the problem is only happening while taking a shower, it could be the shower mixer. A shower mixer is the valve that mixes hot and cold water in your shower to obtain the desired water temperature. Temperature […]
With energy costs rising steadily, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce energy loss and maximize the efficiency of their home’s heating and cooling system. Even homes that are well insulated and have newer, ultra-efficient central heating and air conditioning systems, as much as 20 to 30 percent of the conditioned air never makes […]
Spring is a good time to take a look around your home to find any plumbing issues that could lead to expensive repairs down the road. Problems like hidden water leaks and slow drains can grow from small problems to extensive damage if left unchecked. Here are some areas we recommend inspecting regularly. Kitchen Plumbing […]
Power failures caused by storms or damage to the electrical grid are more than just an inconvenience, they can cause expensive damage your property. When the power goes out you lose heating and air conditioning, well pumps, refrigeration, and sump pumps – to name just a few essential electrical appliances in the average home. The […]
A central air conditioner will often provide clues that it is not working properly. By paying close attention to the symptoms of a malfunction or underperforming AC and addressing the small issues right away, you can avoid an unexpected and costly breakdown in the future. 1. The AC is Making Strange Noises If you hear […]
