When the Weather Outside is Frightful, Be Warm and Cozy Inside

bullet imagebullet imageNot only is the Old Farmer's Almanac currently predicting extremely low temperatures and above average snowfall for much of the upper Midwest for the coming winter, but meteorologists around the country are doing the same, based on predictions that the coming winter's El NiƱo will be the strongest in recorded history. What does this mean for the average Grand Rapids home owner? It means record cold, and lots of it! These predictions are great motivation to make smart a smart decision now, and get any furnace repair needs taken care of well in advance!

Most heating and cooling grand rapids companies experience business cycle highs and lows that closely follow the local weather patterns. For example, their phones ring off the hook in conjunction with the first hot days of summer. Why? Because there are always those homeowners who turn on their AC systems for the first time since the previous year only to find that their AC is non-functioning. Because these homeowners did not schedule routine maintenance at the end of the previous summer, many of them now must wait days to get serviced, due to this onslaught of need. The same is true for their heating systems on the first cold days of winter.


The wise homeowner prepares in advance. He knows it is going to get cold, and he has his AC or furnace checked out well in advance of the seasonal change. By calling for hvac grand rapids mi servicing before he needs it, not only does he not have to wait, but occasionally, he even rates a lower price for the service. Also, there is a direct correlation between regular furnace and AC maintenance and the longevity of one's heating and air conditioning systems. Not only that, but well-maintained systems heat and cool more efficiently, too, saving far more than the cost of the service! If these reasons aren't motivation enough, also consider safety. Furnaces that receive regular visits from the service technician are far safer than those that don't.

Therefore, if you'd would like for your home and family to be safe, snug and warm when the first big chill comes this winter, be proactive now. Prepare in advance and call today for furnace repair grand rapids mi. Get on their appointment schedule at a time when the call for repair is low, and have the satisfaction of knowing that by doing so, you'll ot only catch small problems before they become large (and expensive) ones, but you'll also be cozy and warm inside all winter despite the cold outside.