GRmetro Heating and Cooling Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heater repair’

3 Tips to Avoid Furnace Repair

Monday, December 20th, 2021

If your furnace needs to be repaired, then there’s not much a simple tip or trick will do. Professional repairs performed by experienced technicians will be the best things you can get for your heating system, hands down. This blog post isn’t about avoiding furnace repair in that sense. It’s about avoiding heater repair in Rockford, MI before it becomes a pressing issue. If your heating system is in good shape, and it seems to be running well, then think of it this way—you’ll need heater repairs eventually. This blog post is for you!

Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that homeowners do that lead to furnace problems. Neglect, DIY fixes, and even the layout of your furniture could be negatively impacting the heat in your home. Today, we’ll cover three things you can do right now to better treat your system and avoid repairs in the future.

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Is Your Heater Running Efficiently?

Monday, November 9th, 2020

We get it, your first response to this blog post is probably, “how should I know, at least my heater is running!” Well, that’s great! The most important aspect of heating is that you feel the heat throughout the winter. After all, what’s the point of a heater if it doesn’t keep you comfortable?

That being said, nobody should be tasked with paying exorbitant amounts of money for stable heating month after month.

We’re not going to play games—we can help you with your efficiency problems. As members of this community and the local experts on heating repair in Rockford, MI, we think there are some seriously helpful upgrades that homeowners can make to their heating systems. Don’t just take our word for it, and don’t just let us sell you an upgrade. Keep reading to see why we’re the team to trust when it comes to quality heating work.

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5 Furnace Myths to Dispel Today

Monday, October 26th, 2020

Furnaces are the most common heater in America. So common, in fact, that we spend months of our time here in the winter repairing and replacing them. They’re responsible for keeping homes comfortable and cozy in Michigan, and we’d like to keep things that way.

Unfortunately, we run into strange misconceptions and myths that homeowners believe all the time. These lead to some pretty odd furnace practices, to the point where homeowners might start actively hurting their heating efficiency during the winter. We’d like to stop that by addressing these myths head-on and allowing homeowners to take control of their heating future.

If your furnace in Grand Rapids, MI needs our help, make sure you get the right things addressed. Don’t just look up every problem online and listen to what anyone has to say. Take the advice of licensed and certified professionals—like us!

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Heating Season Problems: What’s That Smell?

Monday, September 28th, 2020

We’ve all been there—the chill of fall begins to make us shiver so we start turning on our heaters for the year. The excitement fills you as you get ready to feel nice and cozy, only to smell a certain strange odor in the air as your heater turns on. What the heck is that smell?

Well, we’re not actually in your living room so we can’t specifically tell you about your smell, but we can talk about the general smells that heaters make. Some of them are natural smells that signal your heating system is turning on for the first time in the year. Others signal that you need help with HVAC in Grand Rapids, MI. Keep reading as we discuss the different smells a heater can make and talk a bit more in detail about what you’re experiencing.

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Is Routine Heating Maintenance Worthwhile?

Monday, January 21st, 2019

You depend on your heater to keep your warm and cozy during the winter, which as we know, can be quite cold here in Michigan. But, did you know that your heater also depends on you? Waiting until something goes wrong to schedule HVAC services in Rockford, MI can put a lot of strain on your system and consequently reduce its service life. Your heater requires annual maintenance to boost efficiency and reduce the need for repairs. Don’t let your heater down… be proactive and pick up the phone!

Routine heating maintenance is definitely worth your while, so it is important that these services are scheduled at least once a year, if not more. If you are not yet convinced, keep reading. Below, we have listed some of the benefits of investing in professional maintenance services. 

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Is Your Heater Short Cycling?

Monday, November 26th, 2018

servicing-furnaceIf so, then you have a  problem of some sort on your hands. The tricky thing about short cycling in particular, though, is that there are multiple potential causes of the problem, and not all of them are terribly serious. However, the problem could be serious, so just assuming it’s nothing to worry about can really come back to haunt you when you discover that real damage has been done. That is why, in today’s post, we’ll explore short cycling a bit more closely.

We’ll take a look at what short cycling is, when to be concerned, and what you may be able to do to resolve the problem on your own (in one particular scenario, anyway!). So read on, and remember that routine heating maintenance is the best way in which to keep any problems with your heater to a bare minimum. Let the heating technicians on our staff keep your heater in Grand Rapids in the best working condition possible, and we’ll also repair it when anything does go wrong.

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You Know That Your Heater Is In Trouble If…

Monday, October 15th, 2018

dog-under-blanketIs it early in the heating season? Yes. Is your heater working its way through the coldest weather of the year already? No, of course not. Is it too early, then, to be talking about heating repairs in Grand Rapids, MI?

Absolutely. Not.

We sincerely hope that, by this point, you have already had your heater tuned up for the year. If you have not, however, we cannot recommend strongly enough that you do so ASAP. This is the best way in which to ensure that your heater is ready for all of the hard work heading its way. Even exceptional maintenance, unfortunately, is not going to make your heater 100% reliable.

That is why it is so important that you learn to spot some common warning signs that your heater is in trouble. After all, the sooner you have your system repaired when trouble arises, the better. Contact a member of our staff immediately if you notice any of the following red flags in your home.

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