When there’s no power to the thermostat, the whole house feels stuck. The screen is blank. The AC won’t turn on. Pressing buttons does nothing. It feels like the system just gave up overnight. Most homeowners jump straight to one conclusion: the thermostat must be bad. That’s rarely the case. In most situations, the thermostat…
If your AC thermostat has no power, it usually catches you off guard. One day everything’s working, the next the screen is blank and the AC won’t kick on at all. No clicks. No fan. Nothing! Most homeowners immediately think the thermostat itself is broken. Sometimes that’s true—but more often; the thermostat is just the…
If you live in Royal Oak, Michigan, your furnace isn’t optional. It’s not a “nice-to-have.” It’s the difference between being comfortable in January and waking up to a 58-degree house wondering what just broke. Every fall, I hear the same questions from homeowners: “How often do I really need to get my furnace inspected?”“Is this…
As temperatures start to drop in Michigan, homeowners face the same question every fall: What should I set my thermostat to when it gets cold?Setting your thermostat properly during cold weather isn’t just about comfort — it directly impacts your energy bills, furnace lifespan, and indoor air quality. As a professional handyman, I’ve seen firsthand…
When summer hits Hazel Park, your air conditioner becomes more than just a convenience — it’s a necessity. But most homeowners don’t think much about their AC until it stops working completely. By then, repairs are often more expensive, and the wait times for service can be frustrating. Knowing the warning signs that your AC…
If you live in a Royal Oak apartment, you know how valuable a window AC unit is when summer heat rolls in. It’s your best defense against those sticky Michigan days — until something goes wrong. A unit that stops cooling can make your place uncomfortable fast. So what’s the good news? Many window AC…
There’s nothing worse than walking into your Ferndale home on a hot summer day, expecting a cool breeze, only to find your AC is blowing warm air—or worse, not blowing anything at all. Before you panic or assume the worst, it’s important to understand the most common reasons why your air conditioner might not be…
When the Michigan winter hits full force, a broken furnace isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. If you’re in Troy and typing “furnace repair Troy” into Google at 2 a.m., you’re already feeling it. You need heat. You need help. And you need it fast. This post breaks down the common furnace issues, why DIY…