Our Experience in Chesterfield Township
We have supported over 5,000 customers in our nearly two decades of servicing Chesterfield Township. We are dedicated to meeting your heating repair needs. The following graph outlines our service to the Chesterfield Township community.
Heating System Challenges in Chesterfield Township
Be it living on Anchor Bay, the cold winter winds, or the architecture of your home, there are a number important factors for Chesterfield Township residents to consider when maintenancing their heating systems. In particular, a large number of the homes in Chesterfield Township are either two-story or mobile homes.
Concerns for Mobile Homes
Considering their unique design and smaller size, mobile homes have a number of distinct heating maintenance concerns. At Oasis, we’ve encountered a number of common issues that we’ve compiled for you below.
Extreme Temperatures can Cause Air Filters in Mobile Home Furnaces to Clog Faster
On average, a 1” air filter should be changed every 1-3 months. However, Chesterfield Township’s more extreme temperatures in freezing winters or humid summers can cause the system to push more air through itself, increasing the chances for particles of dirt and debris to clog the filter. This is a common reason for heating issues with smaller systems found on mobile homes that endure fluctuating temperatures.
Mobile Homes Utilizing Underfloor Heating May Experience Issues Due to Cold Ground Temperatures
As mobile homes are generally constructed with lighter materials, this often leads them exposed to colder frozen ground temperatures experienced in Chesterfield Township’s harsh winters. This can cause mobile homes with underfloor heating to experience less consistent heating. We recommend confirming that the skirting around your home is intact and that your heating system is properly insulated against these temperatures.
Large Temperature Swings May Warp the Siding on Mobile Homes and Cause Heat Loss
Given Chesterfield Township’s humidity with its close proximity to Anchor Bay and Lake St. Clair, as well the wide temperature fluctuations from Michigan’s harsh winters, Mobile homes with siding made from thin wood or vinyl are particularly vulnerable to cracking and warping. Cracks can compromise the insulation of the home, allowing for greater heat loss and potentially allowing drafts to come in, keeping your home cold. Our team is able to inspect your whole home for damages that may be keeping it from heating properly.
Concerns for Two Story Homes
Over 50% of Two Story Homes in Chesterfield Township have Improperly Sized Heating Systems
As it is very common to find houses with improperly sized heating systems, this is an especially common problem for larger, two-story homes of the kind found in Chesterfield Township. Especially with larger houses, this size mismatch often does not allow the system to fully heat the house, or overworks the system causing potential damage and expenses down the road. Our technicians can conduct load calculations to determine whether or not the size of your system is the source of your heating problems.
Chesterfield Township’s High Winter Winds can Cause a Heating Challenge to Those with Two Story Buildings
Many homes in Chesterfield Township have tall and broad exterior walls. Large walls like these can increase the chances of thermal bridging occuring, in which heat is lost through thermally conductive parts of the wall like studs and joist. Further, additional heat can be lost if the wall features large or multiple windows. Our team at Oasis can help minimize heat loss by evaluating and improving existing insulation to minimize excess costs and keep your home efficiently heated.
Large Homes with Open Spaces and Wider Stairways Experience Far More Significant Heat Loss
Newer, large, suburban homes, particularly like those in Chesterfield Township, are frequently designed with open interior spaces and wider stairways. These interior features often pose a challenge to maintaining proper heat levels, as they can allow for more heat to rise to the upper floors, causing heating imbalances. Our professionals can examine your home’s design and advise fixes to insulation, sealant, and advise how to run your fans to conserve heat.