If you have a window unit there are steps you can take to make sure it’s working properly.

The temperatures may be going up and down as we transition to spring, but soon, things will start to continuously heat up -- and if you want to make sure you can keep your cool at home or at a business, now is the time to get ready.

The first day of fall is this Wednesday, and right on time, there will be a big shift to more fall-like weather.

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This article is sponsored by FlameIt is officially fall, and now is the time to get your home ready for the big changes in the weather. Even better, we’re giving away $500 to five lucky winners for our Fall Week Around The House contest to help get started. Gary Marowske president and owner of Flame Heating and cooling talked about how you can prepare your house for the cold weather. Flame provides professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Flame is an essential service and they wear booties and gloves, as well as maintain social distancing while in your home.

DETROIT Michigan has been recently experiencing a heat wave -- and the temperatures can become dangerous in the next few days. An excessive heat watch is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening across the state. It is important to find relief from the heat, even briefly, over the next few days. For those without shelter or air conditioning, cooling centers are open to help people escape the heat. The following Detroit cooling centers will be open between noon and 8 p.m. through Thursday this week:Keep up with the Metro Detroit weather by clicking here or by downloading the free Local 4Casters app.