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Keep the Power Flowing: 3 Maintenance Tasks for a Whole-Home Generator

Keep the Power Flowing: 3 Maintenance Tasks for a Whole-Home Generator

September 26, 2025

When the power goes out, your whole-home generator becomes more than just a convenience—it becomes a lifeline. From keeping the lights on to ensuring your refrigerator, HVAC system, and medical equipment continue running, your generator steps in when the Farmington Hills, grid fails.

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How to Set Programmable Thermostat. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blue light.

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

September 19, 2025

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier.

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling. Mid adult couple filling document in the kitchen at home.

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

September 12, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Harriman Heating & Air Conditioning to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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Why Your AC Is Short Cycling and What You Can Do About It

Why Your AC Is Short Cycling and What You Can Do About It

August 29, 2025

Your AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

August 22, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

August 15, 2025

As summer approaches in Farmington Hills, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner?

July 25, 2025

Odds are, if you made it here, you’ve been searching online, “Should I replace or repair my AC?” or something to that effect. Luckily, you’ve landed with the right pros on the topic.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential

July 18, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.

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Does an AC Kill Mold? Photo of a hand in a yellow rubber glove, wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 11, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Michigan home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Install a Mini Split in Your Michigan Home for Zoned Cooling. Photo of a young woman switching on air conditioning while sitting in an armchair.

Install a Mini Split in Your Michigan Home for Zoned Cooling

June 27, 2025

Who controls the air conditioning in your Livonia home?

Is it someone who prefers it warm and toasty even in the summer, or that person who literally makes you “chill out.”

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