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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...
ADDING AIR CONDITIONING TO A BOILER HEATED HOME
IF YOU ARE A HOMEOWNER OR A HOMEBUYER OF A HOUSE WITH BOILER HEATING, YOU MAY THINK THAT AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT AN OPTION FOR YOUR HOME. Boiler...
Do You Need a Furnace Tune-Up? Here Are Some Sure Signs!
Getting a furnace tune-up should be on the yearly checklist of every homeowner in Grand Rapids, MI. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to...
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...
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...
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 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...
TYPES OF BOILERS AND HOW THEY WORK
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BOILERS? If you're unsure about how boilers work or the different options for adding boiler heat to your home or...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
10 REASONS TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER
WE ALL DEPEND ON MODERN PLUMBING TO MAINTAIN OUR LIFESTYLES. If you don’t believe this, think of the last time you had a plumbing emergency either...
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS – INSTALL A DETECTOR TODAY
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS A RISK FOR ANYONE WHO LIVES IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE AND HAS TO HEAT THAT SPACE. Many people don’t understand what carbon...
COTTAGE CARE – KEEPING YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME SAFE
IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OF A COTTAGE OR A SECOND HOUSE, OR YOU "FLY SOUTH" EVERY YEAR TO GET AWAY FROM THE COLD, YOU WANT TO SAFEGUARD YOUR HOME WHILE...
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...
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS – INSTALL A DETECTOR TODAY
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS A RISK FOR ANYONE WHO LIVES IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE AND HAS TO HEAT THAT SPACE. Many people don’t understand what carbon...
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...
Boiler Maintenance in Grand Rapids
Winters in Grand Rapids, MI, can be downright frigid. With temperatures in the low teens or even below zero, if you run into home heating problems,...
Can a Furnace Tune-Up Improve Indoor Air Quality and Help Prevent the Flu? || Ottawa County
For a long time, it was believed that the flu could only be spread through coughing and sneezing or touching a contaminated item. But research over...
Is Your Home Plumbing Ready for the Holidays?
Now is the perfect time to make sure that everything is okay with your plumbing systems. The weather is only going to get colder in Grand Rapids,...
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,...
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...
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...
BE PROACTIVE WITH WATER DAMAGE PREVENTION
IF YOU'VE EVER HAD A WATER LEAK IN YOUR HOME, YOU KNOW HOW FAST WATER CAN CAUSE DAMAGE. A leaky toilet on an upper floor can wreak havoc on floors,...
HOW IMPORTANT IS AN EMERGENCY BACKUP SUMP PUMP?
A SUMP PUMP IS A FRONTLINE APPLIANCE THAT HELPS KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE FROM WATER DAMAGE. It acts as the first line of defense against water leaks and...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BATHROOM FIXTURES
BATHROOM FIXTURES COME IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SHAPES AND FINISHES. Choosing fixtures is adding the final touch to any bathroom remodel or...
WHAT IS THE WATER QUALITY IN YOUR HOME?
HOW GOOD IS THE WATER IN YOUR HOME? IS IT CLEAN? DOES IT CONTAIN CONTAMINANTS LIKE BACTERIA OR FERTILIZERS OR METALS LIKE IRON OR LEAD? IS YOUR...