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Q & A: Making the switch from AC to Furnace Season
The leaves are turning, the temperature is falling, and you are hitting the switch on your thermostat from "Cool" to "Heat". You might be winterizing your boat, weather-proofing your home, and making other careful preparations to get through another Michigan winter....
Repair or replace? How to tell if it’s time for a new Air Conditioner
Homeowners have a great deal of expenses to worry about, but only a few are considered “major” expenses. Roofing, foundations, plumbing (i.e. septic / pipes / wells / pumps), and heating and cooling are some of the more expensive aspects of both a smaller or larger...
4 Signs Your AC Needs Replacing
If there's one thing we know for sure it is that we humans have grown accustomed to air conditioning in the hot and steamy Michigan summers! The need to replace a unit is generally quite apparent, as you'll see in the list below. Keep in mind that repairs to fairly...
6 Signs Your Furnace Needs Replacing
The time to replace is now. If you wait until the cold winter to get a new heater, it will take longer & cost more. Today's furnaces should keep your home warm for 15 to 20 winters. If your furnace is approaching or has passed its 15th year, consider shopping for...
The Dangers of an Unmaintained Gas Furnace
The experts at Stewart Heating & Cooling want you to know. The biggest danger you face when you have a gas furnace isn't that it stops working when temperatures plummet. The real dangers happen without you even being aware a problem exists, until the situation...
Extend the Life of Your Air Conditioner
We've got some simple but often overlooked ways to keep your AC running strong for longer. Most of our tips are from years of experience where we've seen the same problems over and over again, most of which are completely avoidable! Do your budget a favor and consider...
Pro Tip: Always Plan for Annual Air Conditioning Maintenance
Pro Tip: Always Plan for Annual Air Conditioning Maintenance Homeowners looking to save on the costs of home ownership often look for tips and tricks to cut the budget. This usually comes in the form of DIY repairs or upgrades, reducing energy usage, or refinancing...
Buying a new AC unit: How many BTUs do you need?
There are many ethical professionals in the HVAC field, but like any residential contractor, there are the bad apples and greenhorns who might give you less-than-perfect advice. The way most customers handle the risk associated in working with a home contractor is to...