By adding a programmable thermostat into your heating and cooling system, you will be able to control the comfort levels in your home. With total control over your heating and cooling equipment, you will be able to provide heat and cool air to your home in a very efficient manner.

The summer months are quickly approaching here in Grand Traverse County and surrounding areas, and it’s almost time for your air conditioning system to start cooling your home. Before the weather gets too warm, you should get your system looked at so that it will be able to produce adequate comfort levels in your home during the summer months. A preventive maintenance check-up will help ensure that your system doesn’t malfunction when the hot weather gets here.

Air filters are the unsung heroes of your home comfort system. They have one of the most important jobs in the system, but they’re often forgotten — to the detriment of your budget. Clogged, dirty air filters cost you money by lowering system performance and driving up utility bills. A dirty filter can shorten the life of your system, too. It’s well worth the small amount of time and effort required to replace the filter monthly, especially in seasons of heavy use — throughout the summer and winter here in the Grand Traverse County area.

If your home or addition doesn’t already include a duct system, it’s probably more trouble and expense than it’s worth to put one in. It would be a major retrofit and you would likely have to move out of the house for some time while it was completed.

Michigan homeowners work hard to keep their houses comfortable, safe and in good repair. A little extra expert knowledge would really help them to make wise home comfort decisions and keep more of their hard-earned money in their pocket. That’s why we decided to start our new blog to provide a resource for in-depth home heating, cooling and plumbing advice for residents here in Grand Traverse and the five surrounding counties.