How Your Windows Contribute to Your Heating Bill

 Do you feel like you’re paying too much for heating your home? 

Are your windows letting your heat escape? 

Paying to heat your home is a costly commodity, and no one wants their money to go out the window, literally! If your windows are letting heat escape, there’s an inexpensive fix. 

Quick Seal Windows 

Installing clear plastic film across the inside of your windows prevents hot air from escaping and keeps the cold air out! Window seal kits generally contain a clear plastic film and double-sided tape. Once you seal the plastic on your window with a blow-dryer, the plastic becomes nearly invisible. 

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Keep Your Home Warm with Residential Heating in Ann Arbor 

If you want to stop throwing money out the window, you should consider getting a high-efficient furnace installed. High-efficient furnaces can save you money on heating in Ann Arbor. To learn more ways to be efficient with your heating, contact us or call (734)424-9555

How Can I Protect my HVAC System During Winter Weather?

There are a few ways you can be proactive and protect your HVAC system during the winter. The first is to have your HVAC serviced every year! A clean-and-check inspection done by professionals will help ensure that you don’t have any heating issues this winter. 

Other ways you can keep your HVAC running at peak efficiency are:

• Monitor your outdoor unit and exhaust pipes
• Don’t cover your air conditioner
• Check/change your furnace filter often

Lastly, know when it’s the right time to call for help! If you notice something isn’t right with your heating system, a professional can help. It’s always best to call the pros to diagnose a potential issue before a breakdown happens! 

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Do you want to keep your air conditioner and furnace running as efficiently as possible? Do you want to lower your electric bills? Want to improve the air quality in your home? Is preventing future repairs important to you? Do you want to prolong the life of your equipment?

If you answered, “Yes” to any of the above questions, contact us today! You can arrange an appointment for one of our experienced technicians to visit your home to evaluate your residential heating and cooling needs. We’re happy to install your new HVAC system today!

Protecting Your HVAC During Winter

Worried about keeping your HVAC system efficient during the winter?

How can you protect it when it starts to snow?

First, shovel away any snow buildup around your outdoor unit. Also take care to inspect your gutters near the system to make sure they’re not dripping on your unit.

When the spring thaw arrives, check that no standing water is collecting near your air conditioner or heat pump. 

Need more tips about maintaining your HVAC system in the winter?

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We Work for You on Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Heating in Ann Arbor

Creating a comfortable and healthy home for your family is our top priority. It can be a challenge to find highly trained specialists with moral and ethical values but, at CMR Mechanical, we protect your home before, during, and after installation! 

Do you want to keep your air conditioner and furnace running as efficiently as possible? Do you want to lower your electric bills? Want to improve the air quality in your home?

If you answered, “Yes” to any of the above questions, contact us today! You can arrange an appointment for one of our experienced technicians to visit your home to evaluate your heating needs. Give us a call today to get started!

Tips to Improve your Heating Efficiency this Fall

The efficiency of a furnace is measured by the percentage of money spent on heating that actually converts to warming your home. New furnaces from Bryant are highly efficient to the point where 97% of every dollar spent heats your home. Many older furnaces only convert about 65%! The rest of this energy is wasted by old technology and a pilot light that’s constantly lit. New furnaces have an electric ignition that only starts when the thermostat tells it to, meaning they’re not burning unnecessary fuel like a traditional pilot light. If you want to learn more about different options for heating your Ann Arbor home this fall, click here!

The Importance of Vents in Your Home

Ever wonder what the “V” in HVAC stands for? It’s ventilation, and it’s what makes the heating and cooling in your house effective. Without vents and ventilation, the heat generated by your furnace would radiate from a single point in your house, and by mid-January, you’d find the whole family huddled around furnace and the rest of the house cold and empty.

So how do you know if your vents are in peak condition?

One way to tell if your ventilation system is property circulating air throughout the hose is by looking at your utility bill. Prices will fluctuate monthly depending on the weather, but you can compare what you spent over a two or three month period with same period the year before. If your bill has gone up, your vents may need some TLC. Your system might benefit from a good cleaning and possibly a reapplication of duct tape in a spot or two.

What else should you know about your vents?

Good ventilation in the home is also key to keeping indoor allergens at bay. Particularly as the weather becomes less conducive to outdoor activities, ventilation and a clean air filter will help keep allergies related to dust, mold, and pet hair under control.

The experts on heating in Ann Arbor know the importance of a superior ventilation system to the comfort of you and your loved ones at home. If your utility bill has been creeping up or you’re worried indoor allergies are getting the better of you, give us call! We’re ready to come inspect your vents, filters, and HVAC unit, provide recommendations for service, and make sure your home is running in top shape!

The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

What do you really know about carbon monoxide? Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home?

It may not be something you frequently hear about, but according to the Center for Disease Control, carbon monoxide poisoning sends about 15,000 people to the hospital each year. And the effects are serious, possibly leading to long term brain damage or worse.

So how do you protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide?

Because it’s a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, your best bet is to use a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Place the detectors near bedrooms and on every floor of the house.

What is the source of carbon monoxide?

The gas is emitted by unburned fuel and could come from many places in your home like the fireplace, clothes dryer, water-heater, oven, range, or a running car. Because possible sources of carbon monoxide are common appliances found in most homes, it is truly important to have a detector for your safety and your family’s.

What else can you do about carbon monoxide?

 
To complement your new detectors, consider calling an expert for yearly maintenance checks on the appliances which pose a risk of carbon monoxide emission. For an examination of the units heating your Ann Arbor home, like your furnace and water heater, contact us today and keep your family safe.

Top 10 Home Improvements to Help Sell Your Home!

Are you looking to sell your home?

Do you want to boost your home's value?

Do you want potential buyers jumping at the chance to bid on your home?

Don’t let them leave without questioning the type of life they could live in your home. By making home improvements before putting your home on the market, you can have the best chance for optimum profit. According to DIY Network, these are a few home improvements that will add value to your home:

1.      Keep your front yard landscaping looking sharp

2.      Replace your HVAC equipment if it’s outdated and inefficient

3.      Add insulation in your attic

4.      Brighten up rooms with recessed lighting

5.      Update plumbing with PEX (crosslinked polyethylene)

6.      Install real wood floors

7.      Remove paneling and popcorn ceilings

8.      Install new fixtures in your bathroom

9.      Renovate your basement and/or attic

10.  Ensure that your kitchen has a nice flowing workspace

CMR Mechanical – Your Heating and Cooling Experts in Ann Arbor

If you'd like to add value to your home by installing a new HVAC system, we’re your guys! We offer a free in-home evaluation of your existing system for heating and cooling your Ann Arbor home. We service and repair residential, commercial and industrial equipment; while specializing in all types of heating and cooling in Ann Arbor, 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!