It should come as no surprise that a well-maintained HVAC unit can help keep it operating at peak performance and can even reduce the overall cost of your home’s heating and cooling thanks to energy efficiency. That’s why routine maintenance calls with your local HVAC...
As energy costs continue to soar year after year, homeowners are quickly learning to be savvy consumers and are carefully choosing their heating and cooling units to find an optimal balance between comfort and cost. Look no further than the rise of geothermal heat...
If you live in an old house—or this might ring true even in many newer buildings—you probably have “hot spots” or “cold spots” in your home: rooms or corners that heat or cool unevenly. Maybe your living room over the garage doesn’t heat up as well in the winter, but...
We all love the gadgets and devices that make our home “smarter” and more convenient—video doorbells and security systems, digital assistants like Amazon’s Alexa tied to our speakers, and robot vacuums that keep the floors clean without us needing to lift a finger....
If you’ve ever lived in an old building with a clanking radiator or a home that needed to install in-window A/C units every summer, you know that not all heating and cooling methods are made equally. Modern HVAC systems are far more powerful and efficient than...
Springtime! The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and cheerful voices can be heard as people stroll leisurely through downtowns and neighborhoods. It’s finally getting warmer. Before long, spring will give way to summer, and we’ll be wishing for a little less of...
Improving air quality in homes and business is more important now, more than ever. Expert Heating & Cooling has been continuing to serve the HVAC needs of Southeast Michigan businesses and homeowners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this is something that...
What is a MERV Rating?What is MERV? MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This rating measures how much matter can pass through your air filter. These values vary and you may have seen this on the side of your filter, possibly a MERV 8 at your home or...
It's time to clear the vents! High efficiency furnaces, water heaters, and other fossil-fuel burning appliances may have exhaust vents that leave your home or building through an exterior wall. During the winter months these vents may become covered and blocked with...
When it comes to a heating and cooling system most home owners only think about it when they have an HVAC issue. Instead of having to deal with the stress and the costs of an emergency situation, take the time to notice the signs of a unit they may be on the verge of...
Q: Can I turn on my Air Conditioning before my annual maintenance done? A: Absolutely! Check around the unit to make sure it is clean of debris such as leaves or cottonwood. (Especially if you checked out last month’s blog on how to cover your Air conditioner.) You...
Commercial HVAC MaintenanceAll HVAC needs regular maintenance to run at peak operation. Setting up a commercial maintenance plan is key to maintaining positive morale, keeping costs down, and having peace of mind. Just like your vehicle if you don’t change the oil,...
