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Halloween is Fun … Scary HVAC Sounds Are Not

October 9, 2020

Scraping, squealing, banging, and hissing, OH MY! Are those the eerie sounds of Halloween ghosts and goblins? Nah, those are some of the scary HVAC sounds that can come from the furnace in your Waterford, MI home, and might make you more scared than watching all those horror movies on TV. When to get concerned Everyone knows furnaces, or any type of forced air heating system, is going to make some noise. Over time you

A Guide to Understanding HVAC Filter Maintenance

September 18, 2020

You may have heard this before but it’s worth hearing again. Regular filter changes are the single most important factor in HVAC maintenance for your Waterford, MI home. Based on what our Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing technicians hear from our customers, there is still some confusion about the types of filters and how often they should be changed. Let’s spell out some of the specifics. How often to change This can depend on the

Cleaning an Outdoor AC Unit

August 21, 2020

Homeowners are always asking our Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing technicians how they can help with air conditioning maintenance at their Waterford, MI home. The best answer is to keep the outside compressor clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation. The good news is this is a pretty simple task for most homeowners. Here are some tips to help. Assure adequate air circulation Air conditioners and heat pumps require good air movement to efficiently

How to Inspect AC Drain Pan and Condensate Drain Line

August 11, 2020

Have you ever spilled a glass of water and wondered how 12 ounces can make such a big mess? Now let’s think for a minute about your air conditioner. To keep your Waterford, MI home comfortable it removes the summer humidity from the air. Depending on conditions the A/C removes five to 20 gallons of water from the air every day. For comparison’s sake, twenty gallons equals 2,560 ounces or 213 glasses of water EVERY

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat To?

August 7, 2020

Here we are in the dog days of summer, and I bet you’re complaining about how large the electric bill is because you’re running the air conditioner to keep your Waterford, MI home comfortable. Have you considered that you could be part of the problem because of the temperature your thermostat is set at? How cool is too cool? Clearly a comfortable temperature is a very subjective thing, but there are some guidelines we can

4 Ways a Thermostat Can Save You Money

July 28, 2020

It’s a question I’ve heard asked about a thousand times in many different ways, “The electric bill is killing me during the air conditioning season. Please tell me how I can save money?” The most important device when it comes to saving a great deal of money in your home is the thermostat. Before you say, “Duh…really Zak,” let me explain myself. Comfort level Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing knows it’s easy to fall into

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Halloween is Fun … Scary HVAC Sounds Are Not

A Guide to Understanding HVAC Filter Maintenance

Cleaning an Outdoor AC Unit

How to Inspect AC Drain Pan and Condensate Drain Line

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat To?

4 Ways a Thermostat Can Save You Money

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