According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), replacing your decade-old unit could save you up to 50 percent on your monthly utility bill.
Few things are more frustrating on a sweltering summer day in Alpena, than discovering your air conditioner is running but not blowing cold air. If your home feels stuffy or your AC vents are pushing out warm or lukewarm air, it could point to a range of issues.
It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Alpena home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.
As the temperatures begin to rise in Bloomfield, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?
If you’re thinking about upgrading your air conditioning system or just keeping an eye on HVAC trends, there’s a big change coming in 2025 that every Alpena homeowner should know about.
A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Michigan home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.
From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.
If you’ve noticed that your HVAC system is turning on and off more frequently than usual—often in rapid, repeated bursts—you may be dealing with a common but potentially serious problem known as short cycling.
The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.
If you are in the market for a new heat pump in , efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. Deciphering and Decoding You might have seen assorted abbreviations like HSPF2…