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The Role of HVAC in Indoor Air Quality
As a business owner, manager, or homeowner, you understand the importance of providing a comfortable and healthy indoor environment for your employees, customers, and loved ones. Proper HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) maintenance and management are...
Understanding the Different Types of HVAC Systems
Content Summary: If you have the right HVAC system for your needs, it can easily last you several years or even decades, given that you take care of it. Here is a quick overview of some common issues that HVAC owners face and some simple fixes for them. The outdoor...
Common HVAC Problems and How to Fix Them
If you have the right HVAC system for your needs, it can easily last you several years or even decades, given that you take care of it.
How to Save Energy and Money with a Smart Thermostat
Learn how to save with a smart thermostat. Even the most basic smart thermostat gives you far more features than your standard home unit.
The Importance of Properly Sized HVAC Equipment
Choosing the right size is most important when choosing an HVAC system. The energy efficiency of the unit is a close second.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right HVAC System for Your Home
Content Summary To find the right size system, get the area of the room you want to install it in. Energy-efficient systems are more expensive, but they will be well worth the investment. This is the best and highest quality rating you can have on a product for energy...
The Benefits of Regular HVAC Maintenance
Content Summary HVAC maintenance should be a regular part of your routine. Here are some of the main benefits of getting frequent HVAC maintenance. Keeping your system clean will also help keep repair and maintenance costs at a minimum. This common problem is also a...
Prepare Your HVAC System a Season Early
As new seasons roll by, the time comes for upgrading HVACs and Thermostats. Preparing your HVAC system for each new season well ahead of time will ensure you spend your time at home during the fall comfortably. Here are some tips on how to make preparing your HVAC for...
Improving Indoor Air Quality as Temperatures Cool
It’s that time of year again when temperatures cool, and we spend more time indoors. Kids are back in school, and we’re all hunkering down for the long winter ahead. For many of us, this means being in close quarters with family, friends, and colleagues....
Practical HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners
Regular maintenance of your HVAC is necessary to keep your air quality in continuous good condition, even when your best pall is a shedder!
How Often Should I Change My Home Air Filter?
It’s imperative to change your air filter regularly. But how often should you change your air filter? Is it time for a change?
Why You Should use a Dehumidifier
Isn’t it funny how, in the middle of winter, all we can think about is how to add moisture back into our homes, and then come summer, we are trying to get rid of the humidity? Too much and too little humidity negatively affects your health and home. Did you know...
Controlling Your Home’s Heat Gain and Heat Loss
Your home is your castle, but can also be a sieve in energy efficiency. Heat gain and heat loss are two of the biggest culprits of wasted energy in the home, and they significantly impact your utility bills. But you can control heat gain and heat loss in your home,...
Clean Your Outdoor Unit for Better Efficiency
Outdoor ac unit maintenance keeps your appliances in good working order and ensures they continue functioning well.
Ideal Home Thermostat Settings for the End of Summer
Combined with the need to be energy efficient, you might just forget how to set your end of summer thermostat settings.
Benefits of Sealing Your Ducts for a More Comfortable Summer
The problem with most duct systems, is that they leak. These leaks allow unfiltered and unwanted air into your ventilation system.
Should You Be Cooling Your Home with a Window AC Unit?
Sharon’s will ensure you have everything you need to know about window AC units to make the best decision for your home.
Managing Your Home’s AC on Vacation
Unsure what to do with your ac on vacation? A tune-up will ensure that your system runs at peak efficiency.
How to Air Condition Your Garage
Learn how to air condition your garage if you give it a purpose other than just a large storage room for cars and tools.
7 Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaned
Do I need to clean my air ducts? The short answer is yes. There are so many dangers of not having regular maintenance on your air ducts
Breathe Easier with a Carbon Air Filter
With carbon air filters, you don’t have to worry. There is a myriad of benefits to using a carbon air filter in your home.
Stay Cool This Summer
As May rolls around, you know what’s coming in Michigan. It’s warming up and it will soon be hot and sticky! When you’re in your home, you want to relax without breaking a sweat. At Sharon’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we know how to cool you down. A...
What are the Main Advantages of a Smart Thermostat?
More and more homeowners are investing in smart technology from smart thermostats to entire smart home integration systems.
Heat Pump Pros and Cons
A heat pump is essentially an air conditioner that pumps hot air instead of cold. They are useful because they can heat or cool your home.
6 Signs You Need a Humidifier
A humidifier will add much-needed moisture to the air in your home, making it easier to breathe. Here are a few signs you need a humidifier.
7 Simple HVAC Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Take care of your HVAC system and prevent it from breaking down. Here are seven simple HVAC tips every homeowner should know.
Do You Have One of These Water Heater Problems?
Some of the most common water heater problems include: water not hot enough, the water gets too hot, or the water takes forever to get hot.
5 Effective Ways to Minimize Dust in Your House
If you want to know how to minimize dust in your house, cleaning more with spray and a cloth rag may not be the only solution.
What To Do When You Can’t Afford a New Furnace
If you’re not sure how to pay for a new furnace, don’t worry. Sharon’s Heating & Air is here to guide you through the options.
5 Warning Signs of a Cracked Heat Exchanger
In addition to the smell, here are the 5 most common warning signs of a cracked heat exchanger, according to Sharon’s Heating & Air.
Why Is My Thermostat Not Working?
If your air conditioner or furnace doesn’t seem to get the job done, you may have to wonder, “why is my thermostat not working?
Why Is My House So Cold? 5 Reasons Why
Wasting money and shivering away is a bad combination. So, if your house is cold but your heat is up, here are 5 reasons why.
Why Is My Furnace So Noisy?
If your furnace is making a lot of noise, this is not something you should just ignore and hope it goes away. When a furnace is noisy, it’s usually an indicator that it needs maintenance. There are a few common noises we see during service calls. Sometimes this is...
4 Reasons Why Your Furnace Smells Bad
If you’ve ever noticed a strange burning smell coming from your furnace, you may wonder if this is normal or something to be concerned about. There are a few reasons furnaces sometimes smell bad. Built-up dust The first few times you use your furnace in the winter...
Let’s Warm You Up After November Cools You Down
As November rolls around, you know what to expect in Michigan. It gets chilly. It gets snowy. Driving around gets hazardous. When you’re in your home, you want a break from Michigan’s cold temperatures. At Sharon’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we know how to warm you...
Newer Location, Same Great Benefits
Sharon’s Heating & Air Conditioning services two locations in Michigan. Our newer location in Fowlerville provides the same great products and services as our Westland location. We are now entering our second winter season in Fowlerville, providing exceptional...
Indoor Air Purifiers For Indoor Air Quality
An indoor air purifier, which will eliminate those harmful germs floating around in your living room, can greatly improve air quality.
End of Summer Air Conditioning
By knowing Sharon’s fall HVAC tips, you can better battle that shift in temperatures to keep your home more comfortable.
How Efficient are Battery Powered Heaters?
If you’re spending prolonged time outdoors, or anywhere that isn’t set up for heating, a battery powered heater might be right for you.
Be More Efficient With Your Ceiling Fan Usage
Warm air can be very uncomfortable in your house, especially when there is little to no air movement. With the help of a home ceiling fan, you can better circulate that air to help make you and your family more comfortable. As long as you understand the most efficient...
Hot Weather Power Outages
As frustrating as a power outage can be during the summer, it can quickly exacerbate and become an even worse situation. While high temperatures themselves are not solely to blame for summer power outages, that extreme heat causes other factors that lead to turning...
Air Conditioner Water Leaks: Normal or Not?
Air conditioners are best known for their ability to cool your home when you need it most during the hot summer months. They can also act as a dehumidifier sometimes, pulling moisture from the air. What you do not want to see is more moisture around your air...
Is a Ductless Mini Split Right For Your House?
Some homeowners believe that there aren’t many viable heating and cooling options for their house. Older houses do not have the necessary framework to accommodate central air conditioning systems, and window units do not operate as efficiently as you might want. One...
How to Beat the Summer Heat
Many families employ many strategies in trying to stay cool this summer. Whether it be putting the air conditioner on blast, or by doing a cannonball into the pool, Michiganders certainly know how to beat the heat. But you should know a couple other ways that you can...
What Exactly Is a Heat Wave?
In the summer’s heart, it is not unusual to experience temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. When those temperatures come with high levels of humidity, it can make a Michigan heat wave feel even more unbearable. Heat waves can be dangerous, but...
Are You Having Problems With a Hot Attic?
Cooling your attic is possible, and it can be done through a couple different ways, though it doesn’t just need to be done on older homes.
Upgrading to a Smart Thermostat
The incredible efficiency that a smart thermostat provides means spending 10-15% less on your monthly energy bills.
This Year’s Expected Summer Temperatures
Drink water and find shade! For this year’s summer temperatures in Michigan, we can expect a warmer-than-average season.
The Perfect Time to Replace Your Air Filter
To make sure that your HVAC system is running efficiently and keeping you healthy, you need to replace your air filter.
Is Your HVAC Always Running?
Not all air conditioning systems are built the same. But with an air conditioner always on, you’re hurting more than just efficiency.
Kick Off Spring With a HVAC Test Run
Regular HVAC maintenance is one way to ensure that your system works just as it should, both in the warmer temps and the colder months.
How to Humidify a Small Space
For those that spend a lot of time at home, the addition of a small space humidifier can make your home feel much more bearable.
Transitioning Your HVAC from Winter to Spring
Your HVAC system is about to go through some changes. Make sure your system is in the best shape with our spring HVAC maintenance tips.
The Not-So-Common Facts About Common Wires
The common wire, also known as the thermostat C-wire, carries continuous power to your smart device. Essentially, it’s what makes it smart.
Heating Your Basement During a Chilly Winter
Allowing your basement to get too cold can cause some problems, and knowing how to heat a basement can provide many benefits.
Heating Stats For the State of Michigan
Heating homes in Michigan can get pricey. We used 123 million Btu of energy in 2019, which was 38 percent more than the national average.
Using Portable Electric Heaters For Targeted Warmth
Portable electric heaters are available in many styles and some have unique features, but grabbing just any won’t be in your best interest.
Replacing Windows to Improve Efficiency
You can lose up 30% of home heating through your windows. If updating your home with energy efficient windows is possible, do it.
How to Do a Home Energy Audit
Fixing heating and cooling issues can seem like a daunting task, but with a home energy audit you can be smarter with your energy use.
Whole-House Exhaust Fans
A whole house exhaust fan is a utility that can provide your home with a lot of benefits beyond just cooling your home during the summer.
Dangerous and Drafty Chimneys
Some chimneys can lead to unpleasant and unsafe conditions, and knowing how to stop a drafty chimney will protect your home and your family.
Insulating Your Home For the Winter
Letting the warm air escape your home will make it less comfortable. With proper winter insulation, you can turn that around.
Programming Your Thermostat for Winter
If you have a programmable thermostat, but aren’t actually programming it, you will end up losing both heat and money.
Are You Losing Heat to Air Leaks?
In order to fix air leaks, you need to find them first. There are a lot of simple methods that allow you to do this on your own, too.
Protect Your Outdoor AC This Winter
Because your unit has to brave the elements, air conditioner protection is important for it to last the harsh winter ahead.
New HVAC Installation
Repair or replacing certain parts of an AC unit or furnace is costly over time. Your home may be better off with a new HVAC installation.
Furnace Tune-ups, Replacement Equipment & More
If we’ve said it once, we’ll say it a thousand times. Furnace tune-ups matter before the seasons change too fast.
Furnace Tuneups for Aging Units, or When to Replace
Before committing to a new furnace, first inspect your current unit and know how efficient it has been running.
Sharon’s on the Radio!
Over the last few weeks, Sharon’s Heating & Air Conditioning’s own Diane Ziroll went on two WJR radio programs to discuss the state of our business and upcoming heating specials we have in store for our customers this fall. List below as Diane talks to...
Allergens and Airways
Understanding how allergens affect your airways is important so you can better protect your home and your family from serious health risks.
Replacing Your Furnace and AC at the Same Time
Instead of replacing just one game-changing appliance, what if you did your furnace and AC replacement at the same time?
Cooling Misconceptions Many Homeowners May Have
Does turning the fan on higher cool the room faster? Are new air conditioners more efficient? Sharon’s hopes to answer your cooling questions.
Tripped Breakers Caused By Air Conditioning
When your air conditioner trips a breaker, it is because the unit is pulling more amperage than the breaker is rated for.
Why Is There Water Underneath My Boiler?
Water under boiler issues should happen as soon as they’re noticed. Finding the source of the leak takes priority, then you can begin next steps.
Breathe Easier With a Media Air Cleaner
A media air cleaner is a cabinet you place in the return air duct of your forced air system and it can improve your home’s indoor air quality.
Fighting Off Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies (trees, grass) can start as early as February and can take you all the way until the end of summer (ragweed).
Use UV Lights to Help With Your Allergies
Are UV lights in HVAC systems safe? By emitting UV rays that affect the DNA in cells, the light destroys the life-sustaining proteins of that cell.
Stay Fresh With an Electronic Air Cleaner
More than half of all Americans have allergies, and here in Michigan, the spring is the worst time for us. One way to help is an electronic air cleaner.
Airborne Viruses and Healthy Air
At home you also want to have healthy air free of airborne viruses, and you have much more control over that in your own house.
Protection From Coronavirus
As this virus is most commonly contracted through the air and close contact, the importance of coronavirus protection is vital to everyone’s health.
Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Americans will spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. While many think they can avoid allergens or pollutants by hiding inside, concentrations of indoor air pollution is often two to five times higher...
How to Clean Out a Dryer Vent
After each laundry load comes out of the dryer, you should be clearing out the lint trap. But how often are you cleaning the dryer vent?
Common Boiler Problems You May Experience
Checking on your boiler and fixing one of these common boiler problems will help it run better and longer as we move on from winter.
How to Avoid Post-Winter HVAC Problems
To help avoid HVAC problems, here are some things you should check on before the seasons transition from winter to spring.
Your Heating Bill Increases for More Reasons Than You May Think
When your heating bill surges year after year, it is not just because the heater is running. There are plenty of reasons for the sudden changes.
The Importance of Cleaning Your Air Ducts
To keep your air as fresh as possible, because some particles can still get through your air filters, think about cleaning your air ducts.
Is Your Furnace Constantly Running?
If your furnace keeps running, you might think there is something wrong, but in reality it’s quite common. Here are some reasons it might be a good thing.
Cleaner Air Filters Mean Cleaner Homes
When your air filters get too dirty, they can seriously affect the efficiency of your HVAC system, which in turn increases your energy costs.
It’s Not Too Late to Insulate
Even though we are in the middle of winter, you can still do a lot to keep your energy bills low, and that is through temporary insulation.
What is a Whole House Humidifier, and Does Your Home Need One?
There are differences between your portable humidifier and a whole house humidifier. Weigh your choices, then choose which is more suitable for you.
Heating a Finished Basement
There are many options for heating a finished basement, making that space just as comfortable and livable as any other room in the house.
Installing a New Furnace in a Historic Home
Older houses vastly differ from new constructions, and that has an effect on how you heat and cool your home, and how easy a furnace installation will be.
Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips
While your focus might be more on furnace service, you should also be sure that your AC can be ready for the first hot days of next summer.
High-Quality Commercial HVAC Services
Sharon’s has been providing both residential and commercial HVAC services for over 35 years, providing a quality product at a reasonable price.
Can Your Home Benefit From a Portable AC?
If central air is not an option in your home, portable air conditioners provide the same benefit of cooling your air, with some other perks.
Lower Your Bills, Increase Your Energy Efficiency
Once you learn more about the energy efficiency of AC, you could reduce the energy used by up to 50 percent with the right equipment and maintenance.
Clear Out, and Keep Out, the Dust in Your Home
Dust could circulate through your heating and cooling system, and in some circumstances it may call for a professional HVAC dust cleaning.
Help! My Air Conditioner is Not Blowing Cold Air
With no telling how long the heat will stay, your house needs to stay cool and comfortable, and there is no use for an air conditioner blowing hot air.
Keeps Your Pets Cool in the Warm Summer Months
Whether you are inside or out, there are plenty of ways to keep your pet cool this summer. Here are helpful hints for our furry friends.
Preventative Maintenance Can Keep Your AC Running Smoother, Longer
With yearly preventative maintenance at the beginning of the season, you and your home would not fall into the hazards of a faulty AC unit.
Time to Replace your Water Heater
If your tank has not been maintained, leaks, is making knocking noises, has rusty or cloudy water, it may be time for a water heater replacement.
Hard Decisions: Central Air vs Window Unit?
Depending on your home or apartment, you should still know the pros and cons of deciding between central air vs window unit.
Improve Your Indoor Comfort and Save Money in the Process
Recent studies show that our indoor air quality at home and work could be 10 to 100 times more polluted than the air outside.
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Affecting Your Family
Heating systems, gas fires, and boilers can all be a primary source for carbon monoxide poisoning if left alone and not properly checked.
How to Avoid Hot or Cold Spots in Your House
Hot and cold spots in homes are common, especially in the winter. You should know how to find the right temperature balance throughout your house.
What’s the Difference Between a Humidifier and a Dehumidifier?
Maintaining the proper levels of humidity in your home or office can be tricky, so you should know whether or not you need a humidifier or a dehumidifier.
Make Sure Your Gas Furnace Runs Smoothly
Of the ways to keep your home comfortable for you and your family is your gas furnace. Here are some tips to keeping everything warm and cozy.
The Best Tips for End of Summer AC Maintenance
Here are some fall AC tips before you stop letting in that last bit of summer air, turn off your air conditioning for the last time and forget it.
Get a Better Night’s Sleep By Improving Your HVAC
There are a few simple solutions to getting a better night’s sleep, and they all revolve around your HVAC and the setting on your Thermostat.
Air Conditioner Myths and Misconceptions
Here are a couple of air conditioner misconceptions and myths that can help you when you want to keep cool when the temperatures rise.
A New Air Conditioning System Can Save You a Lot of Money
You might dread the loss of a new air conditioning system, but in fact, replacing your old or malfunctioning system can save you money.
Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer With These Energy-Saving Tips
When the summer heat strikes, your first impulse might be to crank up the air conditioner and cool off, but you’ll want to find ways to save energy at home.
Make Sure Your AC Unit Works Before the Summer Heat Hits
The summer heat can come a lot quicker than you may think, and you’ll soon be thankful to have your air conditioner. That means you should check if you need any air conditioner repairs this spring before you need it.
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