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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. 

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The Basics of Biannual HVAC Maintenance Service

May 7, 2020

You hear us talk all the time about the importance of regular HVAC maintenance, but sometimes our industry doesn’t do a good job of explaining what that means. Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing wants to change that. Annual service appointments (one for heating and one for cooling) are the perfect time to examine your current system, determine if any repairs are needed, and install any new parts. It’s also when our Kotz technician will visit

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air conditioning maintenance

Essential Maintenance For an Air Conditioning Unit

April 7, 2020

Ah yes, the first really warm spring or early summer day at your Waterford, MI home. It starts with some quick weeding and landscaping work in the yard during the cool morning. Then as the temperature rises and the grass dries, you work up a good sweat pushing the lawnmower around for an hour or two. Your reward is a round of golf in the hot afternoon sun, walking the entire 18 holes for a

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4 Things to Know Before You Replace Your Furnace

March 13, 2020

Do you dread watching the weather forecast because you know the furnace in your Waterford, MI home is no longer up to the challenge of a winter cold snap? Does your heating system seem to be breaking down repeatedly? Those are two of the common reasons to consider a heating system replacement. The good news is a new furnace will be more efficient, cutting your heating bills and also making you more comfortable on those

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How Long Will My Furnace Last?

February 21, 2020

It’s so easy with a gallon milk. It has an expiration date right on the jug. You know when it’s time to throw it away. It’s not so easy when it comes to a heating system replacement in your Waterford, MI home. Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing knows this well because we’re constantly asked, “How long will my furnace last.” In this case the “expiration date” depends on many factors. Expected lifespan At some time

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heating system repair

Is it Time to Replace or Repair my HVAC?

February 7, 2020

How old is too old when it comes to your HVAC systems? Unfortunately, there is not one correct answer to this question. The technicians at Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing get this question all the time, most often when there’s a need for a major heating system repair. The answer is always based on the unique situation in your Waterford, MI home. Safety first This is always the primary consideration. If your heating system is

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Water Heater maintenance

Should I Upgrade My Furnace and Water Heater?

November 8, 2019

We could give you the easy answer to the question in our headline and say yes, because we want your business. That’s not the way Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing operates. The real answer is much more complicated. However, we will say there are some valid reasons to consider upgrading your water heater at the same time you decide to do a new furnace installation. Efficiency This is one of the most important reasons to

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