Tips for Buying a Refrigerator – Part 1
The average life of a refrigerator is 14 years but can vary from 10 to 18 years. If your old refrigerator is getting to be that age, or if you want to take advantage of one with newer features, here are some tips on buying a new unit. More tips are on the way next […]
A Dozen Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality in the Summer
It’s hot out there. And that extreme heat not only is uncomfortable, but it also threatens the air quality in your home. Here’s how: Heat creates stagnant air, increasing pollutants that can enter your home. Heat also generates airborne particles and gas pollutants such as carbon dioxide. Warmer temperatures cause flowers and plants to bloom […]
Tips for Hiring an Electrical Contractor
There are some electrical projects that are easy for a DIYer. Maybe putting in a new outlet or doing some basic rewiring. But getting an electrical job wrong not only can cause expensive damage, but you could risk serious injury or more if you make a mistake. That is why many people will hire an […]
How to Tell If Your AC Is Short Cycling
Summers in Lincolnshire, IL and Chicago can be hot and humid, which is why you need a reliable air conditioning system to provide relief during the dog days of summer. But, unfortunately, like all appliances and electrical equipment, air conditioners do tend to break down from time to time, leaving you to sweat it out […]
What Causes Ceiling Leaks?
It’s one of a homeowner’s worst nightmares – a water spot on the ceiling. Or, worse, water leaking from the ceiling. Either issue can cause drywall and structural damage, mold growth, and damage to your possessions if the leak becomes major. While your immediate inclination may be to call your friendly neighborhood plumber, there may […]
Tips for Hiring an HVAC Contractor
You’ve decided to buy a new air conditioning unit. We’re hoping you buy it from us! After all, we are the leading air conditioning contractor in Chicago’s North Shore and Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. But if you do decide you need to shop around, here are some tips. After all, the last thing you want is […]
Tips for Buying a New Dryer
Is it time for you to buy a new clothes dryer? It could be if any of the following are true. Even if there is not a problem, the dryer is 10 years old. Clothes aren’t drying properly or are taking too long to dry, even after you have cleared the lint screen and vents. […]
The Benefits of Sump Pump Maintenance
Your sump pump and battery backup pump may reside unnoticed in the recesses of your basement, but when summer’s thunderstorms hit, you’ll want to make sure they are in good working order. A bad sump pump and/or battery backup can mean a flooded basement in your Chicago North Shore or Chicago Northwest suburban home. What […]
Five Tips for Buying a New AC
You’re buying a new central air conditioning unit for your home. Maybe by choice. Maybe because your old unit is not running efficiently, or needs frequent repairs, or is emitting strange sounds or smells. Whatever the reason is, here are some tips for buying a new air conditioner. Trust a professional. Buying an air conditioner […]
How to Fix a Loose Electrical Outlet
A loose electrical outlet can be a real nuisance, causing plugs to fall out of the socket, which leaves your devices uncharged. For some homeowners in Chicago’s North Shore or Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, their first instinct would be to call an electrician for repairs. However, some DIY-savvy residents are up for the task themselves. Ravinia […]