B&D Blog

I’m sure everyone wants to save money on their power bill, especially with inflation continuing to make each dollar stretch less and less. When it comes to your heating bill there are a few things you can do to make sure your monthly bill goes down. You can keep that extra money in your pocket ... READ MORE

Changing air filters in your heating and cooling system is an easy form of preventative maintenance anyone can do. A clogged air filter can reduce performance, cause overheating, and potentially even break your system. That’s why it can be so important to regularly check and change them. However one thing often left unclear is, how ... READ MORE

Tankless Water Heaters are a solution to the age old problem of running out of hot water. Everyone loves a hot shower, but no one loves being the person who runs out of hot water and ends up freezing. Old styles of water heaters do their job well; but like anything technology has made great ... READ MORE

So You’re Buying a Home? First of all, congratulations! Owning a home is a huge step and a massive accomplishment. While there are tons of guides explaining every step of financing and picking the right neighborhood, we feel that doesn’t cover all the bases of the realities of home ownership. We don’t want you to ... READ MORE

In Honor of our Veterans At Baumann & DeGroot we believe in uplifting our local community, and we strongly believe that the men and women that served in our armed forces are a cornerstone of that community. That’s why this month in honor of Veterans Day we are going to be donating $50 from every ... READ MORE

If your AC unit is freezing up this summer (it’s counter-intuitive, but over-freezing is what can happen when it’s hot outside!), there are a few remedies you can try (before you call the pros). Check the Air Vents If you have been doing some furniture rearranging since last summer, double-check to make sure none of ... READ MORE

Ceiling Fans Cool Air? Fact or Fiction? There is a common myth that ceiling fans really can help cool your home. In West Michigan, the summers can be brutal, especially compared to the cooler temps we experience the rest of the year. Air conditioning is a great way to maximize total home comfort, but not ... READ MORE

“Honey, I think the furnace isn’t working. Can you get a hold of the company listed on the furnace to get that fixed?” Does this sound familiar? This conversation gets played out in hundreds of homes in West Michigan during this time of year.  And we get it; just calling the number on that sticker ... READ MORE

It happens to the best of us: your air conditioner gives out right when you need it most. Trying to decide on what new air conditioner to purchase can seem challenging, but SEER ratings are here to help! SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It calculates the ratio of your air conditioner’s cooling output ... READ MORE

Warm weather has returned to Michigan and that means something else is about to return, too: humidity. No one likes feeling sticky and sweaty all the time (especially when you’re in the comfort of your home). But here at Baumann & DeGroot, we know the solution: dehumidifiers. A dehumidifier removes the moisture from the air, ... READ MORE