Is Your Furnace Making Funny Noises?
During this time of year, our furnaces are working hard around the clock. In fact, they work overtime to ensure the warm air stays circulating throughout our homes. But what if your furnace begins making strange noises? A loud humming noise, a rattling or grinding, or even a loud boom? These noises can be a […]
Plumbing Resolutions for 2019
With 2019 fast approaching, no doubt you are beginning to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight. Saving money. Exercising more. What else? Chances are, you don’t have any plumbing resolutions. Allow us, in the holiday spirit, to offer these 10 resolutions. First, a few “be nice” resolutions: Be nice to your garbage disposer. […]
How to Avoid Frozen Pipes in the Winter
‘Tis the season of Chicagoland’s frosty winter. Shorter days, colder temperatures and recurrent snowstorms are all standard fare during our long winter months. Ensuring your home is equipped and prepared for the dropping temperatures is not only a priority but a necessity, at this time of year. One cause of concern for homeowners during the […]
With Winter Here, is Your Attic Properly Insulated?
Heating costs are a significant portion of your monthly household expenses. And let’s be honest, no one wants their hard-earned money flying out the window (or worse, the roof!) It’s important to seal air leaks in your home’s attic to ensure both heats in the wintertime and cool air in the summer months stay in […]
HVAC Resolutions for 2019
Chances are, when considering your New Year’s Resolutions, your HVAC system is not high on your list. But while you’re writing your resolutions down (you do write them down – don’t you?), consider these for your beloved heating and cooling system. Change your air filter regularly. Air filters prevent dust, dirt and other particles from […]
Common Winter Weather Issues That Can Affect Your Home Heating and Plumbing
Here on Chicago’s North Shore, frigid temperatures and blustery winds can lead to high heating bills, plumbing problems, and a host of house headaches – both inside and outside! Here are a few of the things to look out for, and precautions that can help you avoid these problems. Freezing Pipes: Pipes that are […]
How to Maintain your Water Heater
Your water heater requires a little regular maintenance to run efficiently, effectively, and last longer. That’s because minerals and other sediment accumulate in water heaters, and this buildup means your water heater has to work harder to do its job. It can even cause the tank to rust. But with a few steps and tasks […]
How to Keep Your Furnace Working All Winter Long
It’s that time of year when warm woolen sweaters come out of the closet, and hot pots of soup go on the stove – and the perfect time to prepare your furnace to keep your home and family comfortable this coming season if you have not done so already. Your furnace is the winter workhorse […]
Gas Furnace Troubleshooting Guide
As the autumn air turns crisp and cold, the heating season is heading into full swing. Now is the time to troubleshoot potential furnace problems, before they become more serious. Here are a few potential furnace problem symptoms and the furnace troubleshooting steps to try before calling for furnace repair. Your Furnace Doesn’t Produce Heat […]
Whole House Humidifiers
Not only does winter bring cold air, it also brings dry air into your home. Dry air makes you uncomfortable, and can also damage wood floors, musical instruments, artwork and other objects. The key is to keep the humidity in your home between 25% to 50%. You can do that by purchasing a whole house […]