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Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot light, newer furnaces use an electronic starter. With a pilot light, the regulator supplies a very small bit of…
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The air we breath is just as important to our health as the food we eat or the beverages we drink. Air quality is one of the most important and least thought about contributors to our health and well being. Your indoor air can be 2 to 5 timers more polluted than outdoor air, according…
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According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) you should consider having your ducts cleaned if you say yes to one or all of these criteria. If you have visible mold growth inside your ducts or other parts of your heating and cooling systems. You may not be able to easily inspect this because many sections…
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Drop off begins November 2 and goes through December 7.
For every furnace or AC sold we will donate a toy. Money donations are accepted at our front desk.
Continue ReadingA humidifier is a device that emits water vapor to increase the humidity in your home. A humidifier battles the symptoms associated with cold weather, it is especially beneficial here in Michigan. We are cold and dry and a humidifier will greatly improve your home comfort during the cold winter months. It can provide relief…
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We are your furnace experts at Answer Heating & Cooling. We suggest a few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about your furnace and when or how soon you will need a new one. How old is your Furnace? The average life expectancy of a furnace is 15-20 years. The closer to you…
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There are three different types of furnaces available. There are a few things that factor into which kind will work for you. You should consider your heating requirements, duct work and insulation, size of you home and number of floors, and your budget. One of the certified technicians at Answer Heating & Cooling can assist…
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What is a heat pump? How does a heat pump work? A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from in to out or from out to in. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the…
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An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service for it to run efficiently. We at Answer Heating & Cooling recommend getting your AC unit serviced and cleaned once a year. You should do this in the spring, to ensure that your unit will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer…
Continue ReadingOne of the more common and frustrating things that can happen to your Air Conditioning Unit is a freeze up. This is exactly what it sounds like, when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects…
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