Charter Home Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Is AC Repair Necessary?

Monday, September 20th, 2021

Are you at that point where you’re questioning if your air conditioner needs a little extra help? Our general rule of thumb on this is that, if you have to question it, then it’s probably a great idea to spring for the repair job. While this is a general rule of thumb, we understand that the problem you’re facing may not fall into the “general” category. 

If you need air conditioning repair in Troy, MI, then we’re the professionals you want to talk to. We’re a team that you can rely on because we care about your service. Let’s get into the signs that you need repair below…

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Why Should I Get Maintenance on My AC?

Monday, September 6th, 2021

We know that we’re nearing the end of the summer. Maintenance might be something that you consider last season’s concern. After all, spring is the ideal time to schedule an air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

While this is true, we understand that not everything can happen when you’d like it to. Just because you’re a little bit behind schedule, doesn’t mean that maintenance should be skipped entirely this year. If you’re wondering about your air conditioning in Troy, MI, then we’re the professionals who can help you with the services you need. We’re prepared to help you this summer. 

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How To Avoid AC Repair In the Future

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

If you’ve had to deal with AC repair in Birmingham, MI this season, then we’re sure you’re glad to be through the storm. Sometimes, problems with our air conditioners get the best of us. In situations like this, we know that you want to handle the issue and be able to push forward through the summer. After you handle an air conditioning issue, we want you to take a moment to reflect. If you don’t want to go through another AC problem in the near future, then preparation is your best bet.

We’ve rounded up some of the best tactics to handle your air conditioning repair services. Let’s get into it below…

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Does The Temperature In Your Home Vary From Room to Room?

Monday, August 9th, 2021
Paper cut of family with house and tree on fresh spring green grass

You might be noticing all the subtle inconsistencies in your home now that summer is here. If you’ve noticed that the temperature in your home varies greatly from room to room, then it might be time for you get in touch with a professional about your air conditioning services. We’re the experts you can rely on for air conditioning in Sterling Heights, MI.

If you notice that you’re having pretty extreme temperature disparities in your home, then it might be time for you to schedule an appointment with our team members. We understand what contributes to temperature disparities and we’re always ready to help.

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How Long Should My Air Conditioner Last?

Monday, July 26th, 2021

Sometimes we like things to come back to basics when it comes to air conditioning services. That’s what we’re going to do today. Your air conditioner is set to last you a certain amount of time. The general rule of thumb is that your air conditioner should last you about 10-15 years. The thing about this timeline though is that it’s not going to be foolproof. There are different variables that affect how long your air conditioner can last.

Today we’re going to run through a few that are sure to affect how long your air conditioner lasts. This information is valuable. The sooner you know this information, the sooner you can implement it and help your system last longer. We’re the experts in air conditioning in Troy, MI.

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When to Call for AC Repair

Monday, June 28th, 2021

Something is going on with your air conditioner… it’s not working the way that it used to, it’s making some odd sounds, and you’re just not as cool as you should be. But is it time to call an air conditioning professional?

We understand that the signs that you notice might not seem like “signs” in the moment. We’re not asking you to be air conditioning experts, either. We’re here to show you the signs so that you can contact us for prompt air conditioning repair services when possible. We care about the quality of our work so we always make sure that you have the right service. We’re the professionals you can trust for air conditioning repair in Troy, MI.

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What To Do Before Turning On Your AC

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

The weather is warming up in Michigan—is your air conditioner ready to run?

There are actually many preventative measures that you should take to ensure that your air conditioner is in good shape before you’re using it often throughout the season. Your air conditioning service in Sterling Heights, MI is about the be the star of the show for the upcoming months. Make sure that you’re setting your air conditioner up for success. It’s easier than you think!

We’re going to give you some helpful guidelines today. Prepare now so your air conditioner doesn’t break down when you need it most!

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Why Your AC Repair Is So Expensive

Monday, May 17th, 2021
Money in the form of many large bills

It’s starting to look like you’re going to need air conditioning repair for your system again. You’re dreading the thought of it. Your wallet is already feeling the pressure of the repair before you’ve even opened it. You know what’s to come because you’ve already had extensive and expensive air conditioning repair work in recent history. It begs the question—why is air conditioning repair so expensive?

AC repair in Birmingham, MI should always be reasonable. If you’re getting to the point where your air conditioning repair is putting a huge financial strain on your bank account, then you’ve found the right blog. We’ll get to the bottom of it today.

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Should I Program My Thermostat?

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
Intelligent home automation system: controlling house temperature with a multimedia touch screen display, mounted on an apartment wall and wireless connected to a main computer unit. Intelligent system for energy saving, climate control and environmental conservation. Temperature is expressed in Fahrenheit degrees (see more images from my portfolio for other units). Shows thermometer, warm and cold air conditioning icons, relative humidity and current temperature.

When you’re constantly turning your HVAC systems on and off although you have a pretty standard daily routine, it begs the question—should I program my thermostat?

We’re here to talk about this today. There’s quite a bit you need to know about this decision and about thermostats in general. If you realize in the process might require you to start with air conditioning repair in Troy, MI, then you need to schedule an appointment with us. We’re determined to help you no matter what’s going on.

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Vets Returning Home Facility – Air Sanitizer Install

Friday, January 15th, 2021

Press Release

Vets Returning Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our veterans transition into stable lives. The 11,000 square foot, 43 bed facility is located at 17955 E. 11 Mile Rd., Roseville, MI 48066.

In addition to providing  a stable and sober living environment for 43 veterans, Vets Returning Home offers onsite employment readiness training, disability benefit connection and aid with job placement. In addition to providing housing and assistance, Vets Returning Home serves over 800 meals a week to vets and their families. Vets Returning Home receives NO government funding and still manages to transition an average of 250 veterans a year back into society as a fully functioning community members.

Vets returning home is now in serious trouble due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  One of the only annual VRH fundraisers was canceled and their food pantry supply has dwindled significantly due to the impact on businesses that would normally help supply meals.

Sandy Bower, the director who started Vets Returning Home, has kept a strict safety protocol in place during the pandemic to keep the residents as safe as possible. Not an easy task in a 43 bed, single environment building.  Brian Dube, owner of Charter Home Comfort, a residential and commercial HVAC company located in Harrison Township, is one of the companies that reached out to Vets Returning Home to see how they could help.  Earlier this year, Charter Home Comfort started donating a portion of each residential maintenance agreement subscription to VRH. “People love that they’re able to give back to our veterans while making sure their comfort and indoor air quality systems are being kept at their peak performance” says Brian Dube.

Charter Home Comfort has also partnered with local distributor Young Supply Company to donate and install four Sterionizer air purification systems at the Vets Returning Home facility. The Sterionizer systems will be installed in January and will proactively keep the air and surfaces disinfected while helping to minimize the chances of the coronavirus infecting the veterans and staff at Vets Returning Home. In addition to the install, Brian Dube and his crew will perform a full maintenance on the existing HVAC system by Brian Dube and his crew.  “It’s the least we can do for our veterans, especially during these tough times.”  Local distributor Young Supply Company, which has nearly 10% of its workforce comprised of veterans, was also more than happy to help.

Both Charter Home Comfort and Young Supply Company are grateful to our veterans for their service to our country and praise the hard work of Sandy Bower and the rest of her team at Vets Returning Home for helping these heroes get back on their feet.

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