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I’m about to set off on a little storytelling adventure here but bear with me because I do have a point to make. I’ve heard from friends who live out west that professional cowboys call the Fourth of July holiday “Cowboy Christmas”. Do you know why that is? There are a lot of rodeos leading up to and after the holiday weekend. This includes some of the year’s largest rodeos with big prize money. This
Sometimes I feel like all the health information on the internet is going to drive me crazy. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Take vitamins. Don’t take Vitamins. Let’s take a deep breath and talk about something we can hopefully all agree on. Indoor air quality (IAQ) affects your health and the health of your house. Indoor Air Pollution Do you know the air inside the average home is about five times more polluted than outdoor
At some time during your life you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Don’t try to be a hero.” It might be directed toward a firefighter, police officer or member of the military. I want to consider it in a different light and direct it toward any Waterford, MI homeowner who uses natural gas or propane. If you suspect a gas leak don’t try to be a hero and find the source. Leave the house and call
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
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
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to save a little money. Maybe it’s where I buy my groceries and gas. Or shopping around for a better rate on my auto and homeowner’s insurance. While you’re doing this please don’t forget about the ways you can save money by practicing regular HVAC maintenance in your Waterford, MI home. Cutting repair costs Furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps don’t just “decide” to
