Ever walked outside and noticed your heat pump coated in ice—even when it’s not cold out? You’re not alone. We get calls at North Winds Heating & Cooling like this all the time from homeowners wondering if something’s seriously wrong with their system.
You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Lansing home be leaking?
In this blog, North Winds Heating & Cooling will walk you through what a heat pump is and what goes into determining the right size when we provide an estimate at your Lansing, home.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Michigan not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.
It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.
Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!
According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Okemos as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Michigan.
That said, it can be easy to overlook the importance of regular maintenance from a professional HVAC company for these crucial systems over routine checks from a general building maintenance employee.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.