Charter Home Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

That Last Heating Repair Issue—Don’t Ignore It Because It’s Already Spring!

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Spring may be here, but that doesn’t mean you will stop thinking about your heater completely. In fact, heater care is a year round commitment. Maybe you had a nagging heater problem toward the end of the season that you put off addressing, or maybe you think everything is operating just fine. 

Now is a great time to go ahead and take care of heater maintenance so that you can make sure your heater is in the best possible condition before turning it off for the spring and summer. You can give our team a call to schedule your appointment for heating repair in Sterling Heights, MI. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about why it is so important to go ahead and schedule heating repair now instead of putting it off for later.

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Is Now the Time to Upgrade to Ductless Heating?

Monday, March 4th, 2024

If you have been considering an HVAC upgrade for your home, now is a great time to invest in ductless heating. We still have cooler temperatures ahead of us, plus a ductless heater also doubles as an air conditioner in the summer.

Just give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment for ductless heating installation in Grosse Pointe, MI. Then keep reading to learn more about the benefits of ductless heating and why now is a great time for installation. It’s an investment you can enjoy for years to come.

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Behind the Flames: Understanding Common Heating System Issues

Monday, February 5th, 2024

The best way to prevent heater issues is to stay ahead of them with professional and homeowner maintenance. But there are still times that components inside of your heater will malfunction, and you’ll need to schedule a repair appointment to figure out what’s going on.

When you know the signs of heater problems, you can give us a call sooner rather than later to schedule heating repair in Sterling Heights, MI. Keep reading to learn more about components that can cause system issues with your furnace and the related signs to watch for. 

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How We Can Help You Cut Down on Your Year-Round Heating & Cooling Costs

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

If you’re looking for ways to cut down on the cost of energy for heating and cooling your home, there are some services you can invest in to do just that. An investment in energy efficiency doesn’t just save you money from month to month. It also lightens the load on your HVAC system so that it can have a longer lifespan with less wear and tear.

When you’re looking for an HVAC company in Troy, MI to partner with, look no further than the Charter team. We are here to help with all of your HVAC needs, big and small. Keep reading to learn more about some of the valuable services we offer and how each one helps to boost energy efficiency.

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Can Your Gas Furnace Become Dangerous? Yes, And Here Are Several Problems to Watch For

Monday, December 25th, 2023

We get some questions from customers about safety as it relates to a gas furnace. While modern furnaces are made with a lot of safety mechanisms in place, they are not without risks. Any appliances that use electricity and gas do come with some risk factors.

The best way to mitigate your risks is by staying ahead of furnace repair in Sterling Heights, MI. Give our team a call any time you think something is wrong with your gas furnace. You can keep reading to learn about common furnace problems that we see and the signs of each one. 

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Don’t Delay With Getting Your Heating System Maintained!

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Each season you probably have a mental checklist of things you need to do. In the spring you may focus on working outside to get your yard ready for spring and summer months spent outside. Many homeowners also complete heater maintenance in the spring after fall and winter. But if you skipped out on the service earlier this year, now is a great time to schedule an appointment.

Once-per-year heater service in Grosse Pointe, MI is important for a variety of reasons. You can keep reading to learn about the many benefits of heater maintenance. Then give our team a call to schedule your service appointment ahead of the winter season. 

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Is Your Current Furnace Not Ready for Winter?

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Even though your furnace can have a long life, it will eventually need to be replaced. Is now the time to do that? Or if your furnace had a particularly hard time keeping your home warm last winter, it may be time to invest in a new unit ahead of the next winter season.

If you are interested in furnace repair in Troy, MI, give our team a call. You can schedule an in-home assessment to take a look at your current heater and find out what’s wrong. Keep reading to learn more about whether it’s time to invest in a furnace replacement.

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Screeching Metal Sounds From Your Furnace? This Is What They Mean

Monday, March 6th, 2023
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Your furnace can make a lot of unusual sounds, but of all of them screeching is one of the most concerning. If your furnace is screeching, it can indicate a problem with the blower motor. Since the blower motor is a significant component within your unit, you want to address any screeching metal sounds sooner rather than later. 

You can give our team a call for furnace repair in Warren, MI. We can inspect your furnace based on your concerns and offer a variety of solutions. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about what screeching sounds inside your furnace mean and why they are dangerous. 

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House Not Warm Enough? These Airflow Problems Could Be Ruining Your Heater

Monday, February 20th, 2023

If your home is not getting warm enough this winter, your heater may not be completely to blame. Sometimes airflow problems can mean that hot air isn’t getting to your home even though your heater is working just fine. If you suspect that airflow problems are ruining your heater, you need a heater service in Sterling Heights, MI, and our team can help. In the meantime, you can learn more about identifying airflow problems in your home so you can get them addressed.

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Why a Cracked Heat Exchanger Is No Laughing Matter

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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It’s true that all of the components inside your HVAC system are equally important. Each one has to work together to produce heat for your home in the winter and cool air in the summer. But, when it comes to heating your home, the heat exchanger is arguably one of the more high-profile components. Without the heat exchanger, nothing else inside your heater matters.

Other components are easy to tighten, fix, or replace when something goes wrong. But if you develop a crack in your heat exchanger, it’s a very serious matter. If you suspect that you have a cracked heat exchanger, you may need furnace repair in Rochester Hills, MI. Don’t ignore the signs of a cracked heat exchanger, because it can lead to dangerous consequences. Keep reading to learn more about why a cracked heat exchanger is no laughing matter. 

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