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Why Is My Furnace Not Heating? – HVAC 101

A furnace being installed in a home's attic.

Is there anything worse than discovering your heater is not working? We all know that winters in Kalamazoo can get cold. Like really, really cold. But, somehow, we still forget to test our heating systems before the temperature drops. And then we hit the power switch and, filled with terror, […]

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New HVAC Refrigerant 2025 – What to Know

An HVAC system that needs to be replaced after the 2025 refrigerant changes.

Big changes are coming to the HVAC industry. As of January 1, 2025, HVAC manufacturers will be required to stop utilizing R-410A refrigerant. Instead, they must transition to A2L refrigerants, which have low toxicity and a lower global warming potential (GWP). With this change predicted to have an impact on […]

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Furnace and AC Filter Replacement Calculator

Closeup of an AC technician wearing an R.W. LaPine shirt.

Concerned about your home’s indoor air quality and not sure if it’s time to change your air filter? Use R.W. LaPine’s air filter replacement calculator to estimate your filter’s lifespan. HVAC Filter Replacement Calculator When attempting to determine how long your home’s air filter will last, there are a lot […]

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WMU Lawson Ice Arena Upgrades

ICE ARENA UPGRADES 2009 Howard St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Size 3,667 seat multi-purpose arena     Duration 13 months     Value $7,747,700     Use Complete Mechanical overhaul including new plumbing system, HVAC system, water treatment system, dehumidification, and mechanical piping system.

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MDH Development

The Milton Rehabilitation (Formerly The Heritage Tower) 25 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Size 275,000 square ft.     Duration 24 months     Value $17,696,520     Use Mixed use commercial/residential

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Zoetis OSD

PHASE 1, 2, 3, 4 2605 E Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Size 500,000+ square ft.     Duration 2017-2025     Value $34,562,719     Use • Animal health R&D, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and support infrastructure. • Process piping/duct/plumbing • Laboratory/Clean rooms • Process equipment setting/ installation

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