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Does a dentist have to extract a tooth? Not really anyone can likely do it with pliers and some muscles. Do you need a certified public accountant to do your taxes? I guess it depends on how you feel about going face-to-face with the IRS. It’s pretty clear where I’m going with all this as it pertains to the title of this article. Your new hot water heater doesn’t NEED to be installed by a
This article is going to focus on something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention when it comes to air conditioning homes in Waterford, MI and Oxford, MI. I’m talking about the design or load calculation phase. Determining the HVAC unit size is absolutely critical to getting satisfactory results for the client. MY AIR CONDITIONER ISN’T THAT HEAVY You often hear that an air conditioner or heat pump is a three ton model or a 5-ton
Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing knows saving money is important to nearly every Waterford, MI homeowner. One question we often hear is, “Should I turn off my electric water heater when I don’t need it, like when I’m at work during the day?” Our general recommendation is no unless you’re going to be away from the house for a month or longer. What is That Based On? Common sense tells you the water heater doesn’t
In a perfect world the best time to do a heating system replacement in your Waterford, MI home is during the spring or summer. You can take your time in the decision making and planning stages because you don’t have to worry about the cold weather. But we all know it’s not a perfect world. That ship has sailed So, here it is in November and you’re fearful your old furnace may not be up
It’s my experience that Waterford, MI homeowners don’t give their water heaters a SECOND thought until the FIRST cold shower. Or, perhaps something even worse like a flooded basement after the tank bursts. In either case, chances are good there were warning signs that it was time for a water heater replacement. Kotz Heating, Cooling & Plumbing wants to make sure you know what the common warning signs are. Old age To use the
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
