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!

Are You Prepared For Summer Power Outages?

Summertime is here! Have you considered the possibility that summer thunderstorms could cause power outages at your home or lakefront cottage in Ann Arbor, Michigan or the surrounding areas? It’s impossible to know when your power will be restored, so it’s important to be prepared!

 
Consumer Energy suggests these basic essentials every house needs to be prepared if the power goes out:
 

1. Have a number of flashlights with fresh batteries available.
2. Have a battery powered radio or television to listen to news and weather announcements.
3. Have a cooler available to store medications and food.
4. Have enough bottled water available to last a few days.
5. Have a household first aid kit.
6. Install a home standby generator!

Are you thinking about purchasing a home generator? Do you hate being without power? We do too! At CMR Mechanical, we understand the frustration you can go through waiting for your power to come back on. However, there’s something you can do about it now so you’ll never have to wait again! Install a home generator today!

Give us a call at (734) 424-9555 to talk with the most customer-friendly providers of home generators in Ann Arbor! We have the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to service and repair all brands of generators for your home or business. We’re happy to install your home generator today!

Why You Shouldn’t Use Duct Tape to Fix Your Air Ducts

Do you use duct tape for everything?

Why is it called duct tape if you can’t use it to fix your air ducts?

Do you want to get the job done right the first time?

Back in the day, the military used duct tape for a variety of repairs, including keeping ammunition cases free of moisture. According to ServiceChampions.com, “After the war, when the housing market was booming, the tape became available to civilians, and some manufacturers started selling it as a means to connect heating and air conditioning ducts.” But, this simply isn’t the end all solution to your air duct losses. It has been proven that “duct tape” is simply just a name, and it doesn’t measure up to an expert heating contractor diagnosing and fixing your heating and cooling problems.

The only way duct tape can be of use is in smaller projects where the risk of error is less significant. Seal your air ducts with a mastic sealant for increased comfort and energy efficiency that will last.

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. CMR Mechanical prides itself on honest, quality service!

If you'd like a free in-home evaluation of your existing system for heating your Ann Arbor home, or any other professional advice about heating and cooling please feel free to contact us at info@cmrmechanical.com or call (734) 424-9555. We’re happy to help!