Editorial standards

AI use disclosure

City pages are drafted with AI (Claude Sonnet 4.6), reviewed by our editorial team, and published only after passing uniqueness and factual-accuracy checks. One in every ten pages receives full human review.

Sourcing

• Contractor registration: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — contractor registration under the Michigan Residential Builders Act (PA 161 of 2003).
• Gas appliance licensing: Michigan Construction Code — gas piping contractor license requirements.
• Appliance repair industry data: NARDA (North American Retail Dealers Association) — appliance service statistics and consumer guidance.
• Climate data: NWS Detroit/Pontiac and NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
• Cost data: aggregated from HomeAdvisor, Angi, and appliance industry surveys for the Great Lakes region.
• City populations: US Census Bureau (2020).

Corrections

Factual errors: email corrections@miappliancehelp.com. We investigate within 7 business days.

What we do not do

• Do not publish fake reviews or fabricated business profiles.
• Do not claim appliance repair licenses we do not hold (we are a referral directory).
• Do not perform appliance repair work — work is by independent technicians registered with LARA.
• Do not provide appliance code interpretation or manufacturer warranty guidance; always contact the manufacturer directly for warranty service questions.