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Michigan Air Cleaners Vs. Air Purifiers

December 13, 2016

When trying to improve the indoor air quality in your Michigan home, you may consider installing an air cleaner or air purifier. These devices filter unwanted contaminants out of your home’s air—allowing you to breathe easier and healthier air. But, how do you know what the difference is between air cleaners and air purifier and…

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A Brief History of Modern Plumbing

November 14, 2016

Plumbing is the system that moves fluids around for heating, cooling, waste removal, potable water etc. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, fixtures, tanks and other things to move fluids around. Plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. [Wikipedia] Clean water and waste removal is long cited as one of the most important inventions in…

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Is my Michigan Furnace Short Cycling? What is Short Cycling Anyway?

November 2, 2016

Short cycling basically means short run times and short off times, that your furnace is turning on and off quickly and thus not providing the heat that your Michigan home needs. It can happen for a number of reasons. A furnace that is too big for your Troy or Rochester home is often the culprit.…

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Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

October 26, 2016

Everyone in Michigan is starting to turn their furnaces on. The weather is getting cold and we are trying to stay warm! How frustrating if you turn your furnace on for the first time and it is blowing cold air! There are a few reason that your furnace may doing this and there a few…

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When Do I Need a New Furnace?

October 11, 2016

A new furnace is a big investment and can be a heavy cost for any homeowner. It can be hard to make the decision replace your current furnace, every furnace will need to be replaced at some point in a home’s life. How do you know when it is time to say good bye to…

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Plumbing Mistakes

5 Common Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

September 26, 2016

In Michigan, the plumbers at Eller Services get called out to houses for many different reasons. Sometimes it is a big and serious situation, other times it is something much smaller and more common. Here is a list of the most common plumbing mistakes that we see: Using the wrong tool to unclog your drain.…

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Humidity and Mold Management

September 12, 2016

High indoor humidity can be hard to control. Often people use their air conditioners to remove moisture from their home, since this happens as a by-product of cooling. However, dehumidification is not the primary purpose of an air conditioner. An air conditioner runs off of a thermostat which only senses temperature, not humidity levels. When…

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

August 26, 2016

An air conditioner is a standard appliance in your Rochester, Michigan home comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Eller Services, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the…

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How to Minimize Heat Gain In Your Michigan Home

July 22, 2016

One way to save money in Rochester this summer is learn how to battle heat build up or heat gain in your home. By taking a few steps you can minimize the amount of heat that gets trapped inside. This trapped heat can cause your AC to work harder and less efficiently. If you are…

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HVAC Definitions

Some Useful HVAC Definitions

July 8, 2016

Here in Rochester Michigan, the technicians at Eller Services may use some terms or phrases that are unfamiliar too you. Here are the definitions of some commonly used terms in the HVAC industry that may come in handy in the conversation with us about your system. Air Handler The indoor component of your air conditioner…

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