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Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

May 4, 2021

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 1

April 26, 2021

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

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AC Maintenance Checklist

April 14, 2021

Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist, courtesy of our professionals at ESI Heating and Cooling, to help keep your system in excellent working order.

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Video – Should I Set My Thermostat to ON or AUTO?

March 30, 2021

On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled.

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What You Need to Know for an HVAC Emergency

March 15, 2021

Most of us rely on our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on a nearly daily basis in Lansing. We just take it for granted it will always be working when we need it.

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Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

March 1, 2021

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 517-647-6906 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

February 12, 2021

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Portland home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

January 24, 2021

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Portland home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or you might have to wear a coat and blanket just to function around the house.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

January 8, 2021

Looking to install a new heater in your Portland home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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Video – Upgrade Your Furnace

December 30, 2020

Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

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