A-1 Mechanical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Haslett’

What’s the Ideal Humidity for Winter?

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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Chances are, you’re more likely to think about humidity in the summer. After all, you really can feel it when the temperature is high and the humidity is, too! It almost feels as though you should swim around rather than walk, and it makes you feel so much hotter. But this is exactly the reason why you should be thinking about humidity in the winter! It really affects how much you feel warmth.

Air itself is not great at carrying or conducting heat. The water molecules floating in the air are much, much better at it. This means that the dry air of winter is actually making you feel colder! With the right humidity in your home, you could feel warmer without raising your thermostat. But what is the ideal winter humidifier setting in Haslett, MI? We’ll tell you.

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A Guide to Changing Your AC Air Filter

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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We always encourage people to rely on qualified professionals for HVAC service. Repair or maintenance for your furnace or air conditioner is not a DIY job! You can get injured, damage your equipment, waste time and money, and void your warranty. It’s just not worth it.

However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to take care of your air conditioner. The most important thing you can do to keep your AC happy is to change the air filter. How? When? Why? We’ll explain everything. If you have any questions about your air filter or other home AC maintenance in Haslett, MI, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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Prepare for Heat Pump Installation

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
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Congratulations on choosing a heat pump for your next home cooling system. It’ll be equal to a top-notch air conditioner, while also providing super-efficient heating. But once you’ve decided on your heat pump and made an appointment to have it installed, you might still have some questions. 

Chances are, it’s been a decade or so since you’ve had to deal with AC installation, or perhaps you purchased your home with your current air conditioner in place and have never gone through this process. And perhaps you’ve never had a heat pump before. What should you know about heat pump installation? How long will it take? And what can you do to make sure it goes well? We’ve got the answers.

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