Propane vs. Natural Gas Grilling
Propane vs. Natural Gas Grilling The heat is on. It’s hot outside, which means it’s time to heat up the grill. The question is: are you heating it with propane or natural gas? It’s not like Cubs vs. Sox or pool vs. beach, but people do have strong preferences for one vs. the other (the […]
Five Benefits of Smart (Wi-Fi) Thermostats
Do you have a smart (aka Wi-Fi) thermostat in your home? Despite all the publicity they are given, less than 20% of US homes have one. If you are part of that 80% plus, you should consider purchasing one. Here are the benefits. 1. Remote access for maximum flexibility. A smart thermostat allows you to […]
15 Signs You Need a New Electrical Panel
Tucked away in the basement or furnace room or utility room is the nerve center of your home. It is your electrical panel. All the appliances, electronics, lights, etc. that run on electricity are dependent on this panel to keep functioning. So too are your AC unit and furnace (yes, your furnace even if it […]
12 Benefits of Becoming an Electrician
There is a never-ending demand for tradespeople. Carpenters…HVAC technicians…plumbers…welders…painters. And electricians. There are many benefits associated with all these careers. Here are the tangible and non-tangible benefits of becoming an electrician. Tangible 1. Great pay. The average annual salary for an electrician in Illinois is about $60,000, but in the Chicago area it is higher. […]
Six “Cool” Tips for Buying a New Central Air Conditioning Unit
Is it time to buy a new central air conditioning unit? Maybe your existing unit is not keeping you comfortable. Or it is costing you a lot of money due to repairs or increasing utility bills. Or maybe it is getting old, and you want a new, more efficient model. Whatever the reason, while price […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About Refrigerants
A lot of times when our HVAC technicians come to a customer’s house to tune up their air conditioning unit, they ask questions. One such question is: what is refrigerant? So here is everything you wanted to know (and maybe more than you wanted to know) about refrigerants. What Are Refrigerants? Refrigerants are substances used in […]
Becoming an HVAC Technician in Illinois
Last month we mentioned the 13 “lucky” benefits of becoming an HVAC technician in Illinois. These include numerous financial benefits as well as numerous non-financial benefits. Bottom line, it is a great career. One of the benefits is it is very affordable and easy to get into the field. No need for a six-figure, four-year […]
20 Ideas for Preparing the Outside of Your House for Warm Weather
With the warm weather here, it’s time to be outside, with hopefully lots of time in the backyard. Watching the kids or grandkids play. Barbecuing and eating outside. Or just hanging out reading and chatting – perhaps with a cool drink in hand, But before you do, even though you are ready for the outside […]
Why an Air Conditioner Tune Up Is a “Good” Thing
When the temperature hit the 70s earlier this month, we knew it was a tease. But it did remind us that warmer – and hotter – weather is on the way. Furnace off. Air conditioner on. But before you rev up the AC, make sure it is tuned up and ready to go. Here are […]
Buying a Sump Pump
With the heavy rain season on us, the risk of flooding also increases. You will want to make sure your sewer line is rodded, and you also need to make sure your sump pump is in good working condition. Do you need a new sump pump? You may if: Your pump is older than 10 […]
