Buying a New Furnace? It's Important to Make an Informed Decision.

Are you thinking about replacing an old furnace in your Ann Arbor home?

What should you look for when buying a new furnace?

Do you know which questions you should be asking a professional to prepare for installation and choosing a system?

When you’re considering having your furnace replaced, it’s important to educate yourself on all available choices and make an informed decision on what is best for you. 

Learn more here!

Trust CMR Mechanical for Your Furnace Needs in Ann Arbor

If you want to know more about what you can do to make your Ann Arbor home cozy all winter long, give CMR Mechanical a call today. With years of experience repairing and installing new furnaces in Ann Arbor homes, you can trust us to deliver quality service every time.

Tips for Better, Cozier Sleep This Winter!

Struggling with your sleep this winter and not sure what’s to blame? Sacrificing cozy slumber for a lower electric bill? Need tips for a cozier night without breaking the bank?

You may know that keeping your room cool is a good trick for restful sleep and helps save money on your electric bill! But taking a good thing too far can leave you uncomfortable, and make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. If you’ve gotten used to the savings, but are missing your restful sleep, check out our tips for better, cozier sleep this winter.  

• Sleep with socks: the temperature of your feet can be tough for your body to regulate and cold feet won’t help anyone get to sleep. 

• Hot water bottle: this is definitely an old-fashioned hack, but it works! Fill a hot-water bottle and place it at the foot of the bed, under the covers. You’ll be warmer without having to touch the thermostat. 

• Use insulated drapes: with insulated drapes, keep the heat in the house instead of letting it go out the window. If you put them up in your room, you’ll notice a difference in temperature right away. 

• Clean ducts: a good duct cleaning will help your furnace run more efficiently. More comfortable temperatures, lower bill, and better air quality are some of the benefits you can look forward to!

• Furnace inspection: if your furnace is older that 12-15 years and seems to be giving you a little trouble, an inspection could help spot and deal with a problem, and maybe even extend the life of your appliance!

These tips should help you feel cozy and sleep well at night without seeing a sky-high price reflected in your electric bill. If you have more questions about saving money or servicing the furnace in your Ann Arbor home this winter, give us a call today. 

How to Stay Cozy at Night without Spending a Fortune!

Are you losing sleep with frozen feet, but don’t want to pay to run your furnace all night? Trying to save money and paying for it with lost sleep? Want to know the trick to saving on your electric bill while staying cozy all night?

You might think that you can sacrifice a little comfort for a lower electric bill every month. But when you start losing sleep in a room that’s simply too chilly, you have to consider the true price you’re paying! 

Imagine taking control of your utility bill while keeping your sleeping quarters cozy all night and all winter long. The trick is to optimize the work of the furnace in your Ann Arbor home, and we have just the tips to help you do it. 

• Improve your insulation: this could be as easy as adding some sheets of insulation to your attic or hanging insulated curtains in bedrooms. 

• Consider zoned heating and cooling: instead of heating the whole house to your most comfortable sleep temperature, only heat the zone of the house where your bedroom is! This can really save money long-term. 

• Duct cleaning: if your ducts haven’t been serviced in a while, dust and buildup could be causing the furnace to run inefficiently. A professional clean could lower your bill without you even touching the thermostat. 

• Programmable thermostat: this tool helps you take control of your electric bill with greater control of your home’s temperature. Program the thermostat to lower temps when you’re away and to drop a few degrees after you’re comfortably asleep.

• Lower temps during the day: to compensate for higher temps at night, lower the temperature during the day. When you’re up and moving around, you might be surprised how comfortable a lower temp can feel. 

• Furnace inspection: if your furnace is older that 12-15 years and you feel like you have to adjust the temperature more frequently to feel comfortable, a professional inspection could be worth your while.

These tips should help you feel cozy and comfy at night without bringing tears to your eyes when you get your electric bill. If you have more questions about saving money or servicing the furnace in your Ann Arbor home this winter, give us a call today. 

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Are you prepared for winter?

Is your home prepared as well as it can be?

Have you performed a routine seasonal check-up on your furnace?

Here’s what you need to know to prepare for winter the right way, including:

1. Caulk or weather-strip to seal air leaks
2. Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes
3. Close gaps around your chimney, recessed lights, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets
4. Remove all large obstructions that block your air vents
5. Schedule a flue and chimney inspection before each heating season

If you still have a hard time staying comfortably warm in your home this winter, you should contact CMR Mechanical as soon as possible. We have the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to service and repair all brands of HVAC systems.

At CMR Mechanical, we always advise our clients to get their systems checked on a regular basis. If you’re unsure about how to maintain your HVAC system, it’s important that you hire an experienced technician to keep it performing well. We provide a “$99 Clean and Check Inspection” for homes throughout our service area! It’s a great value, because your HVAC will receive proper care and you’ll learn how well your system is working.

CMR Mechanical – Your Experts For Furnace Installation in Dexter

If you'd like to add value to your home, we’re your guys for furnace installation in Dexter and the surrounding areas! We offer a free in-home evaluation of your existing system. We service and repair residential, commercial and industrial equipment; while specializing in all types of heating and cooling, furnaces, radiant floor heat, refrigeration, water heaters, boilers, and back-up power generators, as well as many other products and services.

Contact us at info@cmrmechanical.com or call (734) 424-9555. We pride ourselves on honest, quality service!

Is Your Furnace in Ann Arbor Running Constantly? This May Be Why:

Do you perform routine maintenance on your furnace? 

Do you replace your furnace’s air filters regularly?

When was the last time you got your air ducts clean?

How old is your furnace?

There are a few reasons why your furnace may be constantly running, and none of them are good because your furnace is working harder than it needs too.

The main things that cause a furnace to keep running include dirty air filters, broken thermostats, an old furnace, and failing to maintain your equipment.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when to change my furnace’s air filter?

You should check your air filter at least once a month. If it looks dirty, replace it with a new one.

If my furnace is old and my mechanic says it needs replacing, why can’t I keep buying parts to fix it instead of buying a new one?

We understand that buying an HVAC system is one of the biggest expenses you’ll have in your lifetime. However, these systems eventually wear out, so we recommend that you replace your HVAC system approximately every 15 years.

Can I clean my air ducts myself or do I need to hire a company to do it for me?

You can clean your air ducts yourself with some of the equipment you already have at home. However, by hiring a professional, you’re likely to get someone who knows what to look for and how to do the best cleaning work. 

If you’re unsure about how to perform maintenance on your HVAC system, please feel free to contact our friendly Ann Arbor furnace technicians. All our technicians are highly trained professionals who continue their education through ongoing training, so they stay up to date to assure you the best service available.

We have the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to service and repair all brands of heat pumps for your home or business. Call us today at (734) 424-9555 to schedule a "$99 Clean and Check Inspection" with one of our Ann Arbor furnace technicians.