12 Tips for Buying a New Furnace
12 Tips for Buying a New Furnace Is it time? Is your furnace not heating your house the way it used to? Are your heating bills or repair costs going up? How about funny noises and funky smells? Or maybe your furnace is old and due for a well-deserved retirement. No matter what the reason, […]
Install a Roof Deicing System Before Winter Arrives
We know you don’t want to think about winter. Snow…cold…ice. But It makes sense to prepare for winter issues, such as when ice dams form on your roof, is now, not when the ice is already there. That’s too late. Preparation means installing a roof deicing system. A roof deicing system is a system of […]
17 Ways to Prepare the Outside of Your House for Winter
Sad as it may be, colder weather is on the way. That means preparing both the inside and the outside of your house for winter. You don’t have to do them now, but here is a checklist to help you prepare the outside of your house for winter. Trim the trees hanging over your house, […]
Protect Your Home From Water Damage – Wherever You Are
Here is a question the answer to which may surprise you. What is seven times more likely to happen than damage from a fire, and six times more likely to occur than a burglary? The answer: water damage to your home from hidden leaks. The problem with hidden leaks is – obviously – that they […]
12 Signs You Need a New Furnace
Nothing lasts forever, the saying goes. Take furnaces, for example; they don’t last forever. But how do you know if it’s time to invest in a new one? Here’s some guidance. It’s reaching its life expectancy. A well-maintained furnace should last about 15 years (one that is not well-maintained can go at any time). So, […]
Casting Light on Light Bulb Terms
Several years ago, the Federal Trade Commission mandated that light bulb packaging includes bulb specifications. We’ll discuss those light bulb terms, but first let’s discuss the different types of light bulbs. Types of Light Bulbs There are several types of light bulbs used in residences: Incandescent bulbs are the traditional bulbs we all know. Light […]
Why You Should Get a Sewer Line Video Inspection
Buried beneath your lawn is something very important to you: your sewer line. When it works, it will carry wastewater out to the main sewer line. When there is a problem, you run the risk of sewerage entering your home, creating expensive and inconvenient flooding. You should have your sewer line rodded annually to keep […]
Seven Benefits of a Furnace Tune Up
Fall is just around the corner. The temperature will be cooling. At some point in the fall, sometime around when the leaves start changing color, the temperature will drop enough for you to turn on the furnace. Before that, you’ll want to get your furnace tuned up. Here are the seven benefits of an annual […]
How to Become a Journeyman Electrician in Illinois
Last month, we discussed the many financial and non-financial benefits of becoming an electrician. But how do you become a journeyman electrician in Illinois? Here we provide guidance. Step 1 – Apprenticeship Before you can become a journeyman electrician, you must serve an apprenticeship, which is usually sponsored by a company or union. To serve […]
Do You Need a License to Do Furnace Repair in Highland Park, IL?
While the winter season, which is coming sooner than we would like, creates a beautiful picture on the outside of your home, a malfunctioning furnace paints a far less pleasant scene inside. When your heater decides to take a vacation in the middle of a cold snap, the question of repairs becomes an issue. Before […]