Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

The bitter chill of winter is right around the corner, and with it comes potential issues for keeping your home warm during the coldest months in Grand Rapids, MI. We’ve created a detailed checklist covering what to look for and what you need to do before Jack Frost arrives! Seasonal Issues Winter brings with it … Continued

WHEN IS IT TIME FOR FURNACE MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPS?

When you live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to say that winters get cold is an understatement. From October on through March, your furnace is the most important and frequently used appliance you own. A sudden malfunction can be more than inconvenient when temperatures drop. It can cause discomfort in your home or office and even … Continued

THE BENEFITS OF GETTING YOUR BOILER/FURNACE A TUNE-UP

Every home heating system accumulates dust, dirt, and other particles that affect its performance and efficiency. This can cause your utility bills to soar. A professional furnace or boiler tune-up eliminates the grime and ensures that all components are in good working order so when it’s time to turn up the thermostat on the first chilly morning of … Continued

TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AN OWNER'S DILEMMA

To Repair Or Replace, An Owners Dilemma While there are no set rules, deciding whether to repair your current furnace or boiler or upgrade to a more efficient model, is not an easy choice, and every situation is unique. Here are a few scenarios to help you decide whether you should repair your system or … Continued

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE LAKE MICHIGAN HEATING, COOLING, AND PLUMBING SERVICE CLUB

Do you care about your heating and cooling equipment? Of course you do. Your HVAC system keeps you cool and dry in summer as well as warm and comfortable during winter. Without it, you’d find life at home becomes miserable pretty quickly, particularly when extreme weather rolls through the area. Since caring for your heating … Continued

HOW CAN I FIX MY FROZEN PIPES?

Frozen pipes in the winter can be a significant hazard. If they burst, they will need to be replaced and if they burst and you aren’t aware of it, it can cause many damages to your home that will need repairs. When water freezes in a pipe it expands, it can spill several hundreds of … Continued

3 TIPS TO GET YOUR FURNACE READY FOR THE WINTER

Getting your furnace ready for winter is a crucial step towards making sure your furnace operates safely and efficiently. Follow these three tips for making sure your furnace is ready for the winter months. Professional Inspection The first step to furnace preparedness is getting an annual furnace inspection and maintenance check. Unless you are a … Continued

REPLACING GALVANIZED PIPING

AMERICAN HOUSES CONTAIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF PIPING, AND SOME OF IT IS BETTER THAN OTHERS. A very common type of piping in older houses is galvanized piping. Here we will explain what that is and why it can cause problems for homeowners. WHAT IS GALVANIZED PIPING? Galvanized pipes are steel pipes that have gone through the process of … Continued

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY?

When people think about indoor air quality, they think about pollution – outdoor pollution, including smog and ozone.  While these are dangers to human health, most people spend the vast majority of their time indoors. Restoring and maintaining indoor air quality should be a focus for them if they are concerned about their health. What are the health benefits … Continued

AGE IN PLACE SOLUTIONS

AS THE BABY BOOMER POPULATION MOVES INTO RETIREMENT AGE, BOOMERS ARE BEGINNING TO THINK MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY WILL NEED IN THEIR HOMES TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR CHANGING MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY. People do not want to give up their beloved homes just because they’re getting older, but age does present new challenges. Because easy-to-use bathrooms are even … Continued