Get expert tips on AC maintenance, thermostats and cost cutting tips for home heating. Our blog is a combination of resources that our clients have found useful in improving their homes plumbing and HVAC.
I don’t consider myself an old guy, but I still have trouble deciphering many of today’s text messages. You know something like, “BRB, have to chat with my BFF. He leaves me ROFL. TTYL.” (Translation: Be right back, have to chat with my best friend forever. He leaves me rolling on the floor laughing. Talk to you later.) What I sometimes forget is that we have our own lingo we use in the heating and
Here we are again, all of us are trying to deal with another hot and humid summer. The last thing you want to have happen is an A/C unit that breaks down on a hot July day. While I can’t make any guarantees, the best way to protect your Waterford, MI home is with air conditioning maintenance from Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. It’s never too late to schedule service While we are already approaching
Even though air source heat pumps are used to heat AND cool millions of homes around the country, including here in Waterford, MI, there is still some confusion about how they are able to do both. Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s make sure we understand some basic definitions. Heat transfer Heat pumps don’t use electricity to heat or cool the air. Instead, the electricity is used to power a compressor that TRANSFERS
Even here in the Great Lakes states, the seasons have changed, and summer has started. The change of the seasons is a reminder to change (or clean) the HVAC filter(s) in your Waterford, MI home. Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing recommends changings those filters every one to three months as part of regular HVAC maintenance. The interval is based on several factors: Type of filters (basic fiberglass, pleated fiber, sophisticated media filters) Amount of dirt
We all like to think bad things are never going to happen to us. That’s why we put off things like car oil changes, annual physicals, and writing a will. It’s the same thing with HVAC maintenance. Our Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing technicians are always asked by Waterford, MI homeowners, “Is it really worth it?” Our answer is always the same, “Yes, it is.” Here are four simple money-saving reasons why you don’t want
One thing Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has discovered over the years is that many Waterford, MI homeowners wait for something to go wrong with their heating & cooling systems before scheduling a repair or upgrade. Here’s something to keep in mind, proactive HVAC maintenance and upgrades can save money and prevent headaches in the long run. Here are three key upgrades to help save money by cutting home heating and cooling costs. Upgrade your
