Summer Plumbing Tips: Preparing Your Vacation Home for the Season

Hello, home sweet vacation home owners! As summer is fast approaching, it’s time to pull back the curtains, shake off the dust, and get your vacation home ready for the bustling summer season. As your trusted neighborhood plumbing experts at Lake Michigan Heating Cooling Plumbing, we have some smart summer plumbing tips to help you … Continued

Common Boiler Issues and How to Troubleshoot Them

Greetings, homeowners! Your neighborhood boiler specialists at Lake Michigan Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing are back to unravel the mystery of common boiler issues and offer easy-to-implement troubleshooting tips. So grab a mug of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive in! Is Your Boiler Singing the Blues? Check the Pressure! Is your boiler behaving strangely? Check … Continued

National Clean Air Month: Improving Air Quality with Advanced HVAC Systems

May is National Clean Air Month, and as your trusted neighborhood HVAC experts, we at Lake Michigan Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing are here to offer tips on how to improve the quality of your home’s air using advanced HVAC systems. After all, clean air equals healthy living, and we’re all for that! Fight the Invisible … Continued

How to Reduce the Impact of Your Heating and Cooling and Plumbing Systems on the Environment

Hello, fellow Earthlings! In celebration of Earth Day, we’re bringing you a handy guide on reducing your home’s carbon footprint through your heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. We know that taking care of our planet is a shared responsibility. And our team of neighborhood experts at Lake Michigan Heating Cooling Plumbing is here to help you do … Continued

Spring Cleaning: The Importance of Regular HVAC System Maintenance

Spring is here, and you know what that means – it’s time to break out the shorts, sunscreen, and…HVAC maintenance? Ok, maybe it’s not the most exciting thing on your to-do list, but trust us, there are some major benefits to getting your HVAC system checked out this time of year. When it comes to … Continued

Preparing Your HVAC System for Summer

When the hot days of summer are here, it’s good to know your air conditioner is ready for the work ahead. As a homeowner, understanding your Grand Rapids, MI, cooling system and the importance of AC maintenance can keep things running at peak performance.  These easy tips can help you and your family enjoy a … Continued

The Benefits of Running a Humidifier and Furnace Together

When the temperature falls in Grand Rapids, MI, unfortunately our energy bills tend to go up. The dry climate that comes with winter temperatures can make it feel even colder in our homes, resulting in a furnace that’s always on.  An effective way to make your home feel warmer without having to run your HVAC … Continued

When All Things Plumbing Goes Wrong

It is that time of the year when holidays are over, and you are finally putting your feet up and catching a breather. Little did you expect things to take a sudden turn with the plumbing in your home.  As a long-standing, trusted provider of plumbing services in Grand Rapids, MI, let us tell you … Continued

The Efficiency of Furnaces and Boilers

You probably do not give much thought to your home’s heating system on any given day. But during the bitter Grand Rapids, Michigan winters, your home’s heating can be a daily concern, and a decrease in your boiler or furnace’s efficiency can spell chilly temps and higher utility bills for you.  Keep reading to learn … Continued

The Difference Between Steam Boilers and Hot Water (Hydronic) Boilers

Although steam boilers and hot water boilers operate using similar principles, steam boilers are more powerful. Both heating systems involve heating water or creating steam by burning fuel. The heated water is transferred through boiler piping by the use of a pump while steam is produced and transferred by convection thru the piping.  Continue reading … Continued