10 Reasons Why You Should Get a Backup Home Generator Today!

What do you do when a power outage hits?

Immediately cook everything in the freezer?

Play scrabble under candlelight?

Be like one of the cool kids and get yourself a backup generator! No more throwing out food because it has spoiled! Minimize downtime at work by ensuring that your computer stays running.

General Electric says that the top 10 reasons to buy a standby generator and the different ways one may be able to your make life easier are:

1. It keeps you sheltered and protected.
2. Standby generators have a longer runtime than portable generators.
3. Critical and luxury appliances keep running when the power goes out.
4. Food stays fresh longer.
5. Minimize downtime as a business owner.
6. Sump pumps stay on, avoiding flood damage.
7. Wireless monitoring is available!
8. The generator’s automatic transfer switch does the work for you.
9. It gives you a peace of mind!

Does CMR Mechanical Install Home Generators?

Yes! 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!

Customize Your Design For Heating Your Ann Arbor Home

Are you building a new home?

Are you in need of a custom heating and cooling design to fit your needs?

 

Are you simply not getting enough warmth throughout your house?

Imagine having the home of your dreams! How would you like to personalize your space? Almost anything is possible!

We install several big projects throughout the year for our clients. You can zone your home any way you want!  You can put in a geothermal system if it makes sense. You can even install a Reheau Control system that allows different areas of your home to be kept at different temperatures.

How does that sound? How would the members of your household like it if you could customize each zone? Read about how we customized heating and cooling zones for a new construction home on our website. 

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!

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!

What’s Really Better …. Radiant Floor Heat or Forced Air?

Radiant floor heat will trump forced air heat any day. The reason is simply because it’s more efficient! 

According to Bob Vila.com, rooms that are heated by forced air “warm quickly, but then cool equally fast, forming a yo-yo heating pattern that can prompt you to constantly adjust your thermostat, causing your furnace to turn on and off, wasting energy.” Getting your house the right temperature can be a constant battle with a forced air furnace.

Radiant floor heat in your Ann Arbor home can be up to 30% more efficient, making your home comfortable faster and with less parasitic heat loss. “Because radiant heat is embedded in the floor, it will keep you warmer than heat that congregates near the ceiling. This saves energy not only because you can lower your thermostat, but also because radiant systems need to produce heat in just the 75 to 80 degree Fahrenheit range, as opposed to the 120 to 140 degree Fahrenheit temperatures generated by forced-air systems.”

We service and repair residential, commercial and industrial equipment; while specializing in all types of heating in Ann Arbor, furnaces, radiant floor heat, refrigeration, water heaters, boilers, and back-up power generators, as well as many other products and services.

Start Saving on Your Ann Arbor Heating Bills Today!

Call us today at 734-424-9555 to schedule an appointment. We’ll measure your home and survey your needs to recommend the correct system whether it’s radiant floor heat or a furnace to maximize your comfort. We have a commitment to providing you excellent service. In fact, we put our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for equipment and all services in writing!

Solar Liquid Heating Panels Make Heating Your Home in Ann Arbor More Efficient

Are you trying to be as eco-friendly as possible? 

Are you looking to replace your forced air system with solar generated heat?

Do you want to save money on your energy bill?

Solar liquid heating panels are a great way to reduce costs over time when you’re installing a new heating system like a heat pump or radiant floor heat.

How Do Solar Liquid Heating Panels Work for Heating Ann Arbor Homes?

According to Energy Star, “active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid -- either liquid or air -- and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system for later use. If the solar system cannot provide adequate space for heating, an auxiliary or back-up system provides the additional heat. Liquid systems are more often used when storage is included, and are well suited for radiant heating systems, boilers with hot water radiators, and even absorption heat pumps and coolers. Both liquid and air systems can supplement forced air systems.”

What Are The Benefits to Solar Liquid Heating?

Radiant floor heat provides many benefits to your home, health and checkbook including:

1. Eliminates duct losses.

2. Runs mostly silent.

3. Removes the circulation of allergens.

4. Uses a low amount of electricity.

5. Allows for a wide variety of energy sources to heat the liquid for Hydronic radiant floors.

6. Enables you to set different temperatures for each room.

7. Easier to maintain. No ducts to clean, and no filter to change.

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!