Oakland County, MI Blog

How to Winterize a Water Softener The beautiful state of Michigan is also known as the hard water state, so chances are high that you have a water softener in your Waterford area home. A water softener could be the most easily overlooked for preventative winter care. Harsh winter weather can be very harmful to your water softener, especially if it’s exposed to the elements or located in unheated space. Water inside the unit may

How to Prepare Your AC System for Winter Like most of the lower 48 U.S. states in 2022, the Waterford and Oxford, Michigan areas had a warmer than usual summer. We definitely enjoyed the sunny days and all the outdoor activities that go along with warmer weather. Now, however,  it’s time now to turn our attention to the coming winter months, which are forecasted to be drier, but colder than is typical for the area. This

This is National Fire Safety Week, and Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing wants to remind you that a properly maintained furnace will keep you warm and safe all season long. So if you have an annoying beeping coming from your furnace, it’s time to give us a call or check out some of the causes below. It’s important to remember that even a well-maintained furnace will still make slight noises when coming on, shutting off and

No matter who you ask in the HVAC industry, every HVAC professional and manufacturer will agree HVAC maintenance is a must do for homeowners to get their heating systems ready for the cold months ahead. Having comprehensive furnace maintenance will help ensure your heating system continues to work when the temperatures begin to drop. No one wants to be without heat in the middle of the freezing winter months.   Why Is HVAC Maintenance Important? A

Having annual AC maintenance by a reputable HVAC company is a must have to keep your air conditioning equipment running at its best. If the AC equipment is not properly cleaned and cared for, issues will result causing bigger problems and will likely cost you a lot of money you probably don’t want to spend.  Every HVAC industry expert will tell you regularly scheduled AC maintenance is necessary to keep your system running efficiently at

Trying to stay ahead of the game when paying your utility bills can be frustrating for most homeowners. It may feel like you are underwater and every time you break the surface, you are pulled under again. While we can never make those utility bills disappear, Kotz Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing can help you stay afloat with our regular AC tune-up services and plumbing maintenance programs. We can also help you avoid costly repairs