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Common Air Flow Questions From Customers

On average, our technicians are in 150 Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan homes every day. We’ve noticed, some of the same homeowner questions keep coming up. Here’s our expert answers from Operations Manager James Olesen: 1. Should I open or close my basement registers? Open them in the winter so you can heat the basement, but, since basements are typically …

Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Air-Conditioning System

The end of summer is in sight, but plenty of hot days remain in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. There are a few things you can do to make sure you’re getting the best performance possible from your air conditioning system — at the lowest cost. While your unit is still working hard and running often, help it along with these …

Upgrading? How To Read The Underlying Messages In An HVAC Service Contract

Getting a piece of complex equipment serviced, repaired or replaced can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re dealing with unfamiliar terminology. You might feel at risk of being charged for unnecessary work or parts. Knowing a few basic terms can help put you back in charge.

What Your HVAC Contractor Should Check During Annual Service

Now is the time to make sure that your air conditioning system is ready to be put to the test — before the intense heat and humidity return to Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Annual maintenance of HVAC equipment is critical to keeping it running all summer. It also helps ensure that your system will be operating at maximum efficiency and …

Will Your A/C Make It Through Summer? Some Advice

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to get ready for outdoor activities — and for keeping cool indoors. If your home is more than 10 years old, you might be wondering if your air conditioning system will make it through another season. But should you replace it now or hold out? Air conditioners, like any other mechanical systems, last only …

In The Market for a New Air Conditioner? Give High Efficiency Consideration

While nobody wants the expense of replacing their air conditioning system, there are times when it is necessary. Old units reach the end of their useful life and need to be replaced by newer equipment. The good thing is that this gives you the opportunity to upgrade your air conditioning system to one of the newer, more energy efficient ones.

A/C Preventive Maintenance Time Is Now, Before The Heat Really Hits

Ever hear the old one about “out of sight, out of mind?” Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the inner workings of their A/C systems. That’s fine, until the A/C stops working. The aggravation of living without A/C can be avoided by scheduling an annual preventative maintenance checkup of your air conditioning system, before you need to …