Best Heating and Cooling Company in Sterling Heights, MI

Locally Owned and Serving Sterling Heights since 2007

We are a locally owned HVAC provider proudly serving residents of Sterling Heights. We have fast technicians, affordable prices, and take pride in the work we do every day. If you are in need of immediate repairs or any of the below services, don’t hesitate to give us a call for a free estimate!

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Our Expertise in Serving Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights residents may find their systems to be working slightly differently than what friends or family may experience in neighboring towns. Many homes in Sterling Homes are single-story ranch-style brick homes, which come with their own set of advantages and challenges when dealing with the HVAC system. These are predominantly located in the southeastern area of Sterling Heights around Sterling Heights High School, with the homes transitioning into more of a traditional style as they move towards the 19 Mile Road area.

The primary issue we see in Sterling Heights is a maintenance schedule that is not frequent enough. Homes in Sterling Heights that have their HVAC system on a semi-annual maintenance plan save up to 30% on their energy bills, easily paying for the maintenance and extending the life of the system.

This page is our specific maintenance best practices from over 15 years of work in Sterling Heights. 

The Thermal Mass of Brick Leads to Reduced Heating and Cooling Loads

Brick has an interesting characteristic in that it will absorb and store large amounts of heat during the day, and then release it at night. Even in the hot summers in Sterling Heights, the temperature will drop enough at night for the heat to be released. This allows the temperature in the home to fluctuate less, which is especially useful in climates where there are significant swings in the temperature from day to night. For systems in single-story brick homes with lower profiles, the HVAC will operate more efficiently because the indoor temperature is more stable, reducing the need for constant heating or cooling. 

To ensure your system is running at peak efficiency, consider a yearly AC maintenance service.

The Insulation Value of Brick is Low Compared to Insulated Wall Systems

Even though brick has a high thermal mass, it is still critical that proper insulation be maintained as the insulation value of brick is quite low. Single-story brick homes, due to less surface area exposed to the elements, will have a reduced risk of heat loss or heat gain. However, it is important to install insulated sheathing or another type of insulation on the interior of the brick wall. Additionally, we have found older homes in Sterling Heights to be more likely to experience gaps in the insulation where warm are is seeping through, leading to inefficiencies in the cooling system. 

This is why many people choose to have regular heating maintenance to ensure their insulation is not letting too much cold air into the home. 

Quality of Mortar Joints and the Age of Brickwork Affect Air Tightness

Older or poorly maintained brick homes may experience more air leakage than are otherwise typical. This leads to higher demands on the HVAC system as it is continually compensating for the lost warm or cool air. As a result, heating and cooling costs in the home are much higher, and wear and tear on the system is increased. The older homes in Sterling Heights are ~13% more expensive to heat and cool than newer comparable homes in the area. 

To combat this, we recommend installing weather stripping or sealants around windows and doors to improve air tightness. We ensure your insulation is up to standards with every AC or heating installation.

Single-Story Homes May Experience Less Natural Ventilation

Because of their lower profile, single-story homes may have less ventilation than multi-story homes, which generally ventilate better due to their larger footprint. For this reason, proper mechanical ventilation must be installed to ensure air quality in the home remains high. Balanced ventilation systems must be installed to remove stale and and bring in fresh, filtered air without adding undue stress on the HVAC system.

This is why many people choose to have their home’s air quality tested to ensure the ventilation is working properly. 

Brick Can Absorb a Large Amount of Solar Heat

Brick absorbs large amounts of heat, which is beneficial in the winter and leads to lower heating costs, but also raises cooling costs in the summer, especially in homes with lots of exposure to the sun. Some homeowners use strategic landscaping features such as deciduous trees to mitigate heat build-up and reduce cooling loads. Other homeowners use window coatings or other external shading devices. 

For these reasons, many homeowners choose to have regular AC maintenance to ensure their system is operating as efficiently as possible in the summer months. 

Heating Costs are Lower than the Michigan Average

Due to the prevalence of more efficient HVAC systems in Sterling Heights and milder winter temperatures (comparatively speaking, it is still Michigan), residents in Sterling Heights are paying less to hear their homes than the Michigan average. 

This is why many people choose to have an energy-efficient heating system installed by our professional technicians.

Cooling Costs Remain Higher than Michigan As a Whole

While heating costs are lower, cooling costs remain higher than the Michigan average. This is primarily due to colder temperatures most of the year, so homeowners are not as concerned with upgrading their AC systems. 

Regular AC maintenance will decrease the costs of AC in Sterling Heights. 

Air Quality Concerns Necessitate System Cleaning

While outdoor air quality in Sterling Heights has increased in recent years, indoor air quality is still a factor. If systems are not properly cleaned and maintained, they will pump low-quality air into the home, which is not healthy for the residents. 

For this reason, many choose to have our technicians perform an air quality check in their home along with system maintenance. 

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The Climate in Sterling Heights

Finding itself on the north side of the Detroit Metro Area and the west side of Lake St Clair, the climate in Sterling Heights is one of the coldest and most humid in the Detroit area. Our technicians are trained and prepared to ensure your home remains at a comfortable temperature all year long.

*Heating and cooling cost index are measures of the relative heating and cooling costs of an area. The Michigan heating cost index average is 326.80 and the cooling cost index average is 20.76.

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