Heating season is upon us in Michigan, and it’s time to start looking towards a cozy and comfortable future. Winter will be here in a jiffy, so you’ve only got a few months to prepare for all the frigid temperatures we’re about to endure. That’s why the autumn season is the perfect time to invest in maintenance! Our team isn’t as busy repairing malfunctioning heaters and addressing “no heat” calls by customers since temperatures haven’t dropped to much yet.
That being said, if you’re one of the many members of our community wondering what the point of maintenance is, then you’re in the right place. We think it’s important to talk about why maintenance is a vital service and what brings customers back to us every fall.
If you’re looking to have your heating system last for the next two decades, then you’re going to need routine maintenance!
The summers here in Grand Rapids can be relentless. You will have to continue using your air conditioner to ensure that you and your family can stay safe from the boiling hot Michigan sun. With all the hard work that your air conditioner will be doing throughout the summer, you might already get the feeling that your electricity bills will not paint a pretty picture for your finances.
Our air conditioners are coming out in full force this year because of the record-breaking temperature increases. We’re excited, because we’ve been training for this summer and we’re happy to help any homeowners we can with their air conditioners. Whether it’s repair or replacement, our team has the necessary training and expertise to get the job done right. We’re ready and waiting to help with whatever you need!
Your air conditioner can make some pretty scary noises. No, it’s not supposed to make scary noises, but it can and it will if it gets neglected or runs into a problem. In fact, noises can be the easiest way to tell that something is wrong and your first sign to call a professional for help. Before you start wondering whether or not your AC is making a good or bad sound, remember that any uncomfortable or loud noises are not good. Your AC is supposed to work in the background of your home, and if it’s in the foreground then something isn’t right.
It’s June, and that means summer is pretty much entirely ahead of us. You can look forward to all the fun outdoor activities, the yummy foods you’ll be making over a campfire or grill, and finally seeing some friends for the Fourth of July! However, you can probably also look forward to strange noises coming from your air conditioner, high energy bills, and a panicked call on the hottest day of the year as you’re stressed out and confused.
Many homeowners can’t be bothered by their air conditioners until something goes wrong. We get it, life is too short to be worried about a machine in your home, and we’re firm believers of seizing the day and doing what you enjoy! However, for the homeowners that are a little more down-to-earth and want some help, this type of thing comes up a lot. People often ask us about the most common problems that we encounter, and we’d like to shed some light on them.
Refrigerant leaks are not normal. When your heat pump or air conditioner is set up on the first day you get it, it’s charged with enough refrigerant to theoretically last its entire lifespan. Only when something goes wrong, like through constant weathering or a repair need that crops up, does your system need more refrigerant. So, if you’re noticing that your system requires refrigerant recharges every few months, you’re likely suffering from a leak.
Water heating technology is always improving. Back in the day, you’d be lucky if you could garner enough hot water for one warm bath, let alone showers for the whole family. The times are changing and this is overwhelmingly a good thing if you’re a homeowner. However, with more technological advancements in the water heating business, come more options that homeowners know less and less about!
You might be reading this and thinking, “why would we need to talk about refrigerant, it’s freezing outside!” And while that might be true in regards to AC refrigerant, heat pumps are still chugging away making sure homes are warm with the help of refrigerant. Refrigerant is vital when your heat pump is heating your home, and if you’re suffering from a refrigerant leak, then you could see major problems in staying comfortable.
Heat pump technology still hasn’t caught on as much as we wish it did. Sure, many homeowners are diving into their first heat pump purchase, but we still have lots of homes that would be better off with a heat pump instead of a furnace and central air conditioner. The truth is that homeowners like what they’re used to, and it’s hard to change when you don’t know what that change might bring. You could say people are a bit afraid of what they don’t know.