Oakland County, MI Blog

The most sophisticated air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps are pretty much worthless if your thermostat stops working. It’s the boss of the system so-to-speak because it tells the HVAC systems in your Waterford, MI or Oxford, MI home to turn on and off at the right time. Modern digital thermostats are marvelous devices in and of themselves, but when the screen goes blank, it’s a good sign something is wrong. Let’s look at some

“Buyer beware.” “Not worth the paper it’s written on.” Those are just a couple of negative things you might hear about warranties. While there is some truth behind those scare tactics, when you deal with a reputable HVAC company like Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a warranty should be looked at as a good thing.  PART OF THE BUYING PROCESS A warranty is especially important when you are buying and installing a new air conditioner

Here’s something that might surprise you: An air conditioner (or refrigerator for that matter) doesn’t create cold air. Instead, it removes heat from the air and makes it colder. While you may feel like that is a distinction without a difference, Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing thinks it’s important to know the process of how heat is removed from your Waterford, MI or Oxford, MI home to make it cool and comfortable. MUCH MORE THAN

It’s a phone call Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing often gets during the hot summer months: A Waterford, MI or Oxford, MI homeowner has just come home after a long day of work, maybe in the hot sun, only to discover their Daikin air conditioner is not keeping the house cool, even though the fan is running. Our HVAC technicians are always ready to help, but before making the call let’s talk about some things

Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing almost always gets a reaction of surprise and disbelief when we tell people indoor air quality (IAQ) is often unhealthier than outdoor air quality. That’s not a good thing because most of us spend 80% to 90% of our time indoors which worries health experts. Let’s look more closely at why indoor air quality in your Waterford, MI or Oxford, MI home is such a challenge. Natural Air Purification Pollution