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Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you’re having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What’s a heat exchanger? How can you tell if that’s what the issue is? What should you do about it? Don’t ignore the possibility. A cracked heat exchanger in a gas…
A furnace is crucial to comfort in cold Michigan winters, yet it is often ignored when it comes to home maintenance. Usually your furnace is in a basement, closet or other low traffic area of your home, making it easy to overlook. To avoid costly, inconvenient, and possibly dangerous emergency repairs, you should always remember…
Is your energy bill too high this time of year? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things that you can do at home to save you money. Some of these are bigger projects but most are simple things that you can do in your day to day…
A new furnace is a big investment and can be a heavy cost for any homeowner. It may be hard to make the decision to replace your current furnace, but every furnace will need to be replaced at some point in a home’s life. How do you know when it is time to say good-bye…
Before starting any kind of routine maintenance or cleaning make sure you have taken the proper safety precautions, such as turning your appliance off. If at any point you question what you are doing or think you might damage your furnace or hurt yourself, do not proceed. Call us and we will be happy to…
For our busy Michigan residents, a programmable thermostat makes it easier for you to keep your home comfortable and energy efficient throughout the day and the year. These thermostats are WiFi connected, so you can monitor your systems remotely from your computer, smart phone or tablet. If you are on vacation or just at work…
Part of our job here at Answer Heating and Cooling is to make sure you are educated and can make the right decisions! Here are the definitions for some of the most commonly used terms and phrases in the HVAC world. Air Handler The indoor component of your air conditioner or heating system that moves…
Geothermal is a significant investment for any Michigan homeowner, and you never know if you might move before you reach your payback period. What most people want to know is how much value will a geothermal system add to the value of their home in Freeland, Midland or the surrounding areas. Geothermal is an amenity…
The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At Answer Heating & Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously. In Freeland and Saginaw, we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on…
One way to save money this summer is learn how to battle heat build up or heat gain in your home. By taking a few steps you can minimize the amount of heat that gets trapped inside. This trapped heat can cause your AC to work harder and less efficiently. Here are a few…