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3 Reasons to Quickly Make a Furnace Repair Call

3 Reasons to Quickly Make a Furnace Repair Call

When it comes to the reliable and safe operation of your furnace, there are certain things that should never be ignored. If you notice one or more of the following signs, contact a heating contractor as soon as possible.

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4 Reasons To Use the Reset Button on Your AC Unit

4 Reasons To Use the Reset Button on Your AC Unit

A well-functioning AC unit is necessary for maintaining the comfort of your home, particularly in hotter months.

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5 Signs Your Furnace Might Need to be Replaced

5 Signs Your Furnace Might Need to be Replaced

A well-maintained furnace can last more than a decade, but eventually, wear and tear makes replacement likely. An updated furnace also helps with energy efficiency and utility savings. Mr. Furnace provides furnace installation with industry-leading systems.

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5 Tips on Finding the Right HVAC Contractor

5 Tips on Finding the Right HVAC Contractor

Finding the right HVAC contractor is essential to the comfort of your home. With heating and cooling a must in many areas throughout the country, hiring a qualified HVAC professional is vital to keep your heating and cooling system running at its peak.

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5 Ways to Cool-Down Air Conditioning Costs

5 Ways to Cool-Down Air Conditioning Costs

What can you do today to reduce your air conditioning costs? While replacing an older or inefficient air conditioner is always the first step, there are several other things you can do that can give you a boost of cool and a lower cooling bill to boot.

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7 Benefits of HVAC Maintenance Services

7 Benefits of HVAC Maintenance Services

An HVAC system works to keep your home comfortable, and just like any machine, it needs regular maintenance. By scheduling routine HVAC maintenance, you can save on complications while avoiding the cost of a brand-new system.

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9 Signs That Your Furnace Needs a Repair

9 Signs That Your Furnace Needs a Repair

Furnaces often experience wear over time, leading to inefficiencies and potential breakdowns. Various signs can indicate your furnace may need repair, including strange noises and uneven heating.

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5 Tips for Better Air Conditioning Performance

5 Tips for Better Air Conditioning Performance

Your air conditioning system needs care and maintenance to function and operate well. You do not want to have a broken system when you need it the most. There are many things you can do to prevent damages to your air conditioner.

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Are New Furnaces More Efficient?

Are New Furnaces More Efficient?

A new furnace installation produces clean, warm air for your home more efficiently than an older model. Some new furnaces come with smart thermostat technology that gives you control over your thermostat with a smartphone app.

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Can a Broken Furnace Contaminate the Air in Your Home?

Can a Broken Furnace Contaminate the Air in Your Home?

The air quality inside a home can be as bad or worse than the polluted air outside, medical officials say. There are many things that can cause indoor pollution, and your furnace can be a major culprit.

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Home Furnaces - Bigger ISN'T Better

Home Furnaces - Bigger ISN'T Better

Over time furnaces age, they begin to break down, and eventually they fail and need replacing. When that day comes for you, you might be tempted to look for a more powerful furnace thinking that it will heat your home more efficiently, or warm up your house more quickly.

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Common Problems with a Furnace

Common Problems with a Furnace

There are always problems that come and go with HVAC units. Some are more common than others, while others might give the need to replace the unit entirely. With the more common problems, however, there are typically quick fixes that can go along with them.

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Common Home Furnace Problems

Common Home Furnace Problems

Furnaces experience breakdowns from age, humidity, extreme temperatures, and faulty thermostats. Contacting professional furnace repair specialists prevents the problem from escalating. Mr. Furnace provides heating and cooling repair services for all HVAC makes and models.

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How Much Does A New Gas Furnace Cost?

How Much Does A New Gas Furnace Cost?

How can you forget about the gas furnace while building a new home? lf you already have a home and your gas furnace is too old and beyond repairs, getting a new furnace is the only option. However, it may put a big dent in your pocket if you have not carefully planned for the expenses.

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Different Types of Home Heating Systems

Different Types of Home Heating Systems

Heating systems are popular in most urban homes as they are useful in keeping a clean and comfy indoor air circulation. The type of heating system being used in a home has an overall impact on the energy cost and the level of comfort.

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Finding the Right AC Service Company

Finding the Right AC Service Company

Michigan’s temperature fluctuations can take a toll on heating and cooling systems. With proper maintenance, these systems last longer and work more efficiently. When it comes time for AC replacement, find the right AC service company

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Five Reasons for High Energy Bills

Five Reasons for High Energy Bills

The costs for heating your house depend on a series of factors, such as your house’s insulation, size and efficiency of the furnace and your daily routine. If you heating bill is significantly higher than average, you have to identify the cause.

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Do I Need A Heat Pump?

Do I Need A Heat Pump?

Heat Pumps are a cost-efficient, environment-friendly solution for heating/cooling residential or commercial buildings. Heat pumps rely on the thermal energy deposited in the ground for heating/cooling air and then release it inside the space that needs heating or cooling.

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How A Furnace Works

How A Furnace Works

During the colder seasons in Michigan, a home furnace provides that much-needed warmth. However, most people hardly pay any attention to how it works until one day, in the dead of winter; they come home to a broken furnace.

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How Home Air Conditioners Work

How Home Air Conditioners Work

Your home’s air conditioning unit is a vital part of your comfort. Many homeowners enjoy having that cool air throughout their homes when the temperatures outside soar. When this happens, it is important that the air conditioner is in great working condition, but how exactly does the unit work?

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How Do I Know When To Change My AC Filter?

How Do I Know When To Change My AC Filter?

A clean, well-functioning filter helps to avoid additional stress on your AC system. This allows your AC system to stay in good working order for longer while also helping you be more energy efficient overall.

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Why Mr. Furnace is your preferred HVAC Contractor

Why Mr. Furnace is your preferred HVAC Contractor

Mr. Furnace, the residential Heating and Cooling division of A.S. Contrera, has been serving Southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties) for more than 30 years.

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How to Choose a New Furnace

How to Choose a New Furnace

A new furnace or air conditioning system is generally a large investment. To get the best possible new furnace system for your particular needs and assure a comfortable environment for your family, employees or customers, there are many factors that need to be considered.

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How To Install A Heat Pump

How To Install A Heat Pump

Installing a heat pump is essential for a home that requires heating during the subzero temperatures throughout the year. A heat pump is an ideal heating system for homes that require constant, regulated heat.

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How to Prepare Your AC Unit for the Summer

How to Prepare Your AC Unit for the Summer

When it comes to summer one of the only things that makes the extreme heat bearable is air conditioning. That being said, you cannot simply switch it on when the season begins without first going through a few steps to help get it ready for the amount of work it is going to go through.

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How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter

How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter

During the cold weather months, the last thing you want is the furnace in your home to suddenly stop working. Fortunately, this can easily be prevented if you know how to prepare your furnace for the winter.

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How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks In Your Furnace

How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks In Your Furnace

As most know, Carbon Monoxide is a serious hazard that can be deadly. Because of this, putting precautions in place to prevent and detect carbon monoxide in your home is important. One very common way that carbon monoxide makes its way into homes is through gas furnaces.

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Preparing Your A/C For Winter

Preparing Your A/C For Winter

When the colder months roll around, you have to consider closing up those things in the home that made you comfortable in the summer. By preparing your AC unit to make it through the winter, you know that when the hotter months come rolling back in, your until will be ready to go.

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Preparing Your Outside AC Unit For the Summer

Preparing Your Outside AC Unit For the Summer

Preparing your outside AC unit for summer enhances your unit's efficiency and performance throughout the hot season. This helps cool your home with less energy consumption, lowering your utility bills.

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Preventative Maintenance Tips for Furnace Repairs

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Furnace Repairs

Regular maintenance services reduce the chances of furnace damage and breakdowns. At Mr. Furnace, we offer furnace repair services and routine maintenance to keep your heating system in good condition. Here are some preventative maintenance tips for your furnace.

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Products That Improve Home Air Quality

Products That Improve Home Air Quality

Many people with breathing problems such as asthma, or for those with severe allergies, indoor air quality can have a major impact on their quality of life. Here is how you can improve home air quality.

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Proper Maintenance for Your AC Unit

Proper Maintenance for Your AC Unit

Maintenance checks for your air conditioning unit help keep it in working condition. They also help prevent early AC replacement. Our qualified technicians at Mr. Furnace provide AC maintenance services to help extend the life of your unit and catch and prevent equipment problems.

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Seasonal HVAC maintenance

Seasonal HVAC maintenance

Your house’s HVAC system needs regular checkup and HVAC maintenance in order to function properly and to provide comfortable interior temperature all year long. It’s important to have a professional inspect your HVAC system and make all the necessary repairs before a problem appears.

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Should I DIY my HVAC Or Hire a Contractor?

Should I DIY my HVAC Or Hire a Contractor?

Knowing when to hire a professional is key when it comes to home maintenance. There are some things that most homeowners can do on their own, but there are other things that require the skill of a professional.

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Should I Repair or Replace my AC Unit?

Should I Repair or Replace my AC Unit?

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioning unit, and there are isn't one clear cut answer. In general, experts agree you have to balance the cost of repairs and age of the unit against the cost of a new system.

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Signs of a Malfunctioning Furnace

Signs of a Malfunctioning Furnace

Knowing when to hire a professional is key when it comes to home maintenance. There are some things that most homeowners can do on their own, but there are other things that require the skill of a professional.

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Sounds That Signal Furnace Failure

Sounds That Signal Furnace Failure

Your furnace is a very important part of your home and knowing what sounds signal the need to have it worked on is a great way to make sure you are going to have a working furnace no matter what.

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Sounds That Signal Your AC Unit Is Failing

Sounds That Signal Your AC Unit Is Failing

An air conditioner will typically make tell-tale signs when it is no longer functioning properly. Being familiar with these sounds is important if you want to keep your air conditioner functioning properly when you need it.

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The Early Signs of a Failing Furnace

The Early Signs of a Failing Furnace

During the colder months, thousands of Michigan residents will be calling a heating contractor for heating service. Whether it’s in a residential or commercial setting, a broken furnace is plagued by the same set of basic problems. When you know what the most common furnace problems are, you can proactively prevent them.

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The Five Most Common Furnace Problems Prevented by Tune-Ups

The Five Most Common Furnace Problems Prevented by Tune-Ups

Regular furnace maintenance helps your home’s heating system remain functional and energy efficient. HVAC professionals at Mr. Furnace assess all furnace components and make the necessary repairs to confirm your home stays warm throughout the winter.

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The Importance of Annual Furnace Maintenance

The Importance of Annual Furnace Maintenance

Statistics show that 75 percent of all emergency furnace calls are due to poor maintenance. Why is it so important to give your furnace a thorough inspection before winter sets in? A lot of small things can go wrong with your furnace that can cause you big headaches later on.

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The Importance of Regular AC Maintenance

The Importance of Regular AC Maintenance

People sometimes expect the heating and cooling systems in their houses to keep on working under any conditions without any attention from them. What usually happens then is that the air conditioner gets overworked and worn out because of a broken part, loose wire, or loss of refrigerant.

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Tips for Maintaining Your Hot Water Heater

Tips for Maintaining Your Hot Water Heater

Many people do not fully appreciate how important their water heater is until it malfunctions and everyone in the house is taking cold showers. Hot water heaters, usually found in our garage or basement, are made to last for a long time if they are adequately maintained.

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Understanding the Different Types of Furnaces

Understanding the Different Types of Furnaces

If your home furnace is getting older, or you’re just interested in lowering your energy bills throughout the cold season, it’s important to learn about the different types of forced air furnaces. There are a few different types of furnaces and each offers specific benefits that you should be aware of.

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Ways To Make Your Furnace Last Longer

Ways To Make Your Furnace Last Longer

Your furnace is a valuable part of your home. It keeps your living space cozy and can also keep pipes from freezing. Replacing a furnace or seeking furnace repair services can be an expensive investment, so learning to extend its life as long as possible may help you save money.

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Understanding SEER Ratings & How You Can Save

Understanding SEER Ratings & How You Can Save

There are many ratings, acronyms, numbers and other incentives that are printed on the outside of many products that you have installed inside your home. Understanding what they will help you save money on your living expenses in the long run.

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When Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace

When Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace

As furnaces age, they are more likely to malfunction due to worn-out parts. Old furnaces may also lead to uneven heating, decreased energy efficiency, and carbon monoxide leaks. A heating contractor can inspect your furnace to help you determine if it should be repaired or replaced.

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When It's Time To Call For Furnace Repair

When It's Time To Call For Furnace Repair

Learning to recognize when it’s time to call for furnace repair can help keep your furnace functioning during the winter months. Repairing your furnace can reduce your energy costs, extend the lifespan of your furnace, and allow it to run more efficiently.

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When Should You Make a Call for Furnace Repair?

When Should You Make a Call for Furnace Repair?

During the bitter cold of the winter months, it’s important to have a properly working furnace that will keep your home nice and toasty. A furnace is an incredibly complex piece of machinery, and many components need to be working together to keep your house warm. When a furnace starts to fail, there will be a few warning signs that can give you early notice.

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Why Is My AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

Why Is My AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

An air conditioning unit that doesn’t blow cold air can create an uncomfortable environment. An AC expert will asses your unit, determine the root cause of the problem, and solve it. At Mr. Furnace, we provide high-quality AC replacement, repair, installation, and maintenance services to help homeowners maintain their desired indoor temperatures.

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Why Is Regular Furnace Maintenance So Important?

Why Is Regular Furnace Maintenance So Important?

Imagine this scenario: It's Michigan, and it's winter time (cue Beethoven's 5th Symphony). It's well below freezing and mother nature decided to drop a couple inches of snow. You're just about ready to turn your heat on and then...nothing.

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Winter Furnace Maintenance

Winter Furnace Maintenance

For procrastinators out there, it is now, more then ever, time for a furnace check up from your favorite HVAC company – Mr. Furnace. Michigan winter is here to stay, so avoid unpleasant surprises or costly furnace emergency service, and keep your home well heated through the winter with a comprehensive furnace check-up and maintenance.

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Winter Is Here: Is Your Furnace Ready? Tune-Up Tips

Winter Is Here: Is Your Furnace Ready? Tune-Up Tips

Making sure your furnace is working properly can help keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the winter. If you have a broken or malfunctioning furnace, or you need someone to prepare your furnace for regular use, our team at Mr. Furnace can provide quality furnace repair and inspection services for residential and commercial properties.

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