Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps
An air source heat pump is a heating and cooling system that uses outside air as its heat source. In the summer, it works the same as a central air system to help cool your home. The heat pump absorbs heat from outside air (down to approximately 35º Fahrenheit) and releases it inside the home …
Continue Reading »How Can I Improve the Quality of Air in My Home?
Indoor air in your home can be 8-10 times more polluted than outside air. To improve the air quality in your home, follow these simple steps: Plan routine seasonal maintenance on your heating and cooling equipment. Talk to your heating company about products that can bring outside air and humidity into your home. Purchase top …
Continue Reading »A Smart Solution for Cold and Hot Spots in Your House
Do you have certain areas of your home that always seem to be too warm or too cold? Energy efficient Mini Split systems are a great way to handle these problem areas. Mini Split cooling and heat pump systems were designed to help keep individual rooms or areas consistently comfortable without the expense or hassle …
Continue Reading »Top 20 Energy-Saving Ideas
Using energy wisely can reduce consumption and save money on utility bills. Some things cost nothing and can save a lot. Listed below are 20 tips that are easy to do: Have your furnace and gas appliances serviced annually by qualified contractor to ensure safety and maximum energy-efficiency. As you “tighten up” your home for energy-efficiency, …
Continue Reading »Air Conditioning – How it works
An air conditioner works the same way your refrigerator does except it moves the heat it takes out of your home and dumps it outdoors. The refrigerator does the same except dumps the warm air into your kitchen. To understand how this happens, we’ll start where the freon gas enters the compressor (located in the …
Continue Reading »Air Conditioning Tune Up Special
O’Mara Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has recently announced a new air conditioning tune up special for only $79.00. O’Mara Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is also experienced and qualified to repair all types of air conditioning equipment in your home or business. Our service technicians are available 24 hours a day, 365 days each year. Call …
Continue Reading »Saranac and Lake Odessa: Major HVAC Projects Completed
O’Mara Plumbing, Heating & Cooling recently completed the mechanical work for a recent addition at the Herbruck Poultry Farm headquarters in Saranac, Michigan. The project included installation of a new high efficiency furnace and air conditioning system along with ductwork and gas plumbing. Several pieces of ductwork were specially made by O’Mara’s experienced and highly …
Continue Reading »How can I improve the air quality of my home?
Indoor Air in your home can be 6-8 times more polluted than outside air. To improve the air quality in your home, follow these simple steps: Plan routine seasonal maintenance for your heating and cooling equipment Talk to your heating company about products that can bring outside air into your home and add humidity to the air Purchase top …
Continue Reading »Can Heat Pumps cool your home and help reduce heating bills?
Heat pumps are often misunderstood or not understood at all A heat pump is an efficient method of heating a home during the winter and also cooling it during the hot summer months Whether its winter or summer, a heat pump works by moving heat to keep indoor areas comfortable. During winter, heat is collected …
Continue Reading »How to Save Money During the Summer
It’s easy to save money in your home during the warm weather months. Some easy ideas include: Turn up the thermostat for air conditioning. Every degree you turn up can save 1 to 3 % on your electricity bill Replace weather stripping on doors & windows. This can save 5 to 10 % on your …
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