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What Does AFUE Mean? Man working on a furnace.

What Does AFUE Mean?

December 30, 2023

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Michigan home and how much fuel is wasted. 

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 29, 2023

Our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

December 15, 2023

Our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

November 30, 2023

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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When Should You Replace Your Furnace?

November 10, 2023

Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Lansing home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever.

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Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time? Female couple choosing swatch colors.

Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?

October 31, 2023

When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you decide to change up your nest. 

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What is a Heat Pump?

October 15, 2023

Heat pumps make your Okemos home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home. A young child cleaning a counter with spray and a cloth.

How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

September 30, 2023

At North Winds Heating & Cooling, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall. Woman enjoying perfect indoor air quality.

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

September 15, 2023

Get ready for cooler weather here in Okemos, Michigan—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

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Video- Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

August 31, 2023

Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.

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