Why Winterizing Pipes Is Essential When preparing for winter weather, Michigan homeowners might overlook the importance of winterizing their pipes and helping prevent frozen pipes. This is an important step, as frozen pipes can have major consequences for property owners. Frozen pipes can leak or burst, causing major water damage and messy repairs. To avoid […]
Choosing the Right MERV Rating For Your Furnace Filter or Air Cleaner MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It is simply a standard that rates the effectiveness of an air filter at removing particles from the air. A higher MERV rating number means the filter will remove finer particulate matter from the air. So, […]
Did you know? 80 percent of home heating fire deaths in the U.S. are caused space heaters and 32 percent of home heating fires are caused by space heaters? Once a fire starts, it is only a matter minutes before it becomes life-threatening. To ensure the safety of your family and property it’s essential that […]
Every year in the U.S. more that 2,000 infants and children are treated for hot water scalding. In total, hot water scalds account for around 20% of all burns that occcur in the home. Severe scalding can lead to secondary injuries such as heart attacks, falls, and broken bones, particularly among the elderly. Most scalding […]
Does everyone in your household know where your home’s main water shut-off valve is? If a pipe leaks or breaks, you’ll need to know in a hurry. Watch the video below to learn more. Chances are you’ll never have a water catastrophe, like a burst pipe, in your home. But if you do, you can’t […]
Oil boilers are generally very reliable. When problems arise it’s usually the result of a lack of maintenance, a misconfiguration, or a unit that is reaching the end of its lifespan. Here are some common oil boiler problems and solutions. 1. The Burner Is Not Operating There are several reasons the burner may not operate, […]
Buying a home is a big investment. It’s important to do your research to ensuring that the plumbing system is working correctly. By inspecting the following systems you can avoid making costly mistakes and potential plumbing, sewer and drain problems down the road. 1. Hot Water System Ask the realtor or homeowner the age of […]
Water is a valuable resource in Michigan. Whether it comes from a private well or the city, there are many reasons we should conserve fresh water. For one thing, we pay for our water, so wasting water is wasting money. Here are a few water saving products that can be installed in any home to […]
Many homes have rooms that go unoccupied for long periods of time. Guest rooms, bedrooms and basements make up a large percentage of the air volume in the average home. So it seems like a good idea: if the room is unused, why not close the air registers and doors to save energy? The reality […]
Today’s central air conditioners are generally very reliable. When problems arise it’s usually the result of lack of maintenance or an aging unit that is reaching the end of its lifespan. A well-maintained central AC should last 10-15 years. Here are some common reasons a central AC may not be cooling as well as it […]
