Toilet Trouble: Signs Your Toilet Wax Ring is Failing A functioning bathroom is the backbone of a comfortable home. But there is one small, inexpensive part of your plumbing system that, if it fails, can cause thousands of dollars in damage: the wax ring. In Traverse City, we see a lot of beautiful older homes […]
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Keeping Cool Upstairs: Balancing Two-Story Homes If you live in a two-story home in Traverse City, you are likely familiar with a frustrating phenomenon that arrives every summer. You’re enjoying a pleasant, cool afternoon in your living room, but the moment you walk up the stairs to go to bed, you hit an invisible wall […]
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The Cost of Waiting: Why Ignoring HVAC Noises is Expensive We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your living room, enjoying a quiet evening, when you hear it—a clank, a whir, or a high-pitched squeal coming from your vents or furnace room. You pause, listen, and when it stops, you shrug it off. “It’s probably […]
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Hard Water in Traverse City: Do You Need a Softener? Living in the Grand Traverse area comes with plenty of perks—stunning lake views, world-class cherries, and a community like no other. But if you’ve noticed white, chalky spots on your glassware or felt like your skin is perpetually dry after a shower, you’re dealing with […]
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AC Freezing Up? Why Ice is Bad News in Summer An air conditioner doesn’t “create” cold; it removes heat. This happens at the evaporator coil. When the balance of airflow and refrigerant is disrupted, the coil temperature drops below freezing, causing the moisture in the air to turn into ice. Here are the two primary […]
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Mid-Year Checkup: Is Your HVAC System Efficient? We are officially halfway through the year. In Traverse City, that means we are in the thick of summer—enjoying the lakes, the festivals, and the sunshine. It also means your air conditioner has likely been running a marathon since that first warm spell in May. While we often […]
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Smart Leak Detectors: Cheap Insurance for Your Home If you live in Traverse City, you know the drill: when the temperatures drop or the summer season ends, many of us pack up and head south, or we close up the cottage for the winter. But there is always that lingering worry in the back of […]
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Water Pressure Woes: Why is My Shower So Weak? There are few things worse than stepping into the shower on a cold Traverse City morning, hoping for a hot, powerful stream to wake you up, only to be met with a sad, pathetic drizzle. Low water pressure isn’t just an annoyance that makes rinsing out […]
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Strange Smells: Troubleshooting Odors from Your AC There is nothing quite like walking into your home on a humid Traverse City afternoon and feeling that blast of cool, crisp air. But what happens when that refreshing breeze is accompanied by a funky, unpleasant, or downright alarming odor? Your air conditioner does more than just control […]
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Dehumidifiers: The Secret to a Comfortable Michigan Basement If you own a home in Traverse City, you are likely familiar with the “Michigan Basement” phenomenon. Even in finished basements, there is often a lingering dampness or a distinct musty smell that just won’t go away. While our beautiful lakes and distinct seasons make living in […]
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