How to tell if your furnace is on its way out
Most people wait until their HVAC system completely fails before considering a replacement. Long before that happens, your furnace will begin showing signs of giving up the ghost. Here are a few things that might indicate your unit is on its way out. #1. You’ve encountered much higher heating costs Furnaces tend to become less […]
How to Find the Right Furnace Repair Expert in Chicagoland
When their furnaces malfunction or stop working completely, many property owners make the mistake of trying to get the repair work done as cheaply as possible. This is not a good idea though, as it could result in you dealing with an inexperienced technician or having inferior quality replacement parts fitted to your unit. Finding […]
With Winnetka Winters Being so Tough, Now’s the Time to Make Sure your Furnace is Good
Many Winnetka homeowners just assume that if their furnace was working properly last year, it will still function normally this season. Too many of them will be caught off guard when they discover HVAC problems that could hurt their furnace. Don’t wait until the winter’s first cold snap, when you can take advantage of the […]
Why you should have your Heating System Inspected now if you live in the Highland Park area of Chicago
A furnace inspection is probably not something you give much thought to-that is, until winter gets here. If you typically put off an inspection, you are missing out by not getting it done before Old Man Winter arrives especially in Chicago. Here are some ways in which you could benefit from having an HVAC cleaning […]
Live in Chicago? Your Furnace is Important-How to Spot a Malfunctioning Furnace
If you live in or around Chicago, you already know how harsh the winters can be here. Having a fully-functional heating system is essential, as is knowing how to spot problems. Here are some telltale signs that will let you know your unit is malfunctioning. #1. There’s low airflow coming out of your vents […]
Heating and Cooling Resolutions for the New Year
Last time we shared some plumbing resolutions for the New Year. Now let’s share some heating and cooling resolutions. Replace your air filters monthly (4” thick filters are changed twice a year). Dirty air filters can cause your system to break down. Have your system maintained twice – once before summer for air conditioning and […]
Heating and Cooling Resolutions for 2016
Happy New Year. We know you made many New Year’s resolutions for this year. Exercise and losing weight seem to appear on most lists. So do travel and spending more time with family and friends. But do your New Year’s resolutions include things to improve your heating and cooling systems to make them run more […]
Selecting a Professional Air Duct Cleaning Company
Air ducts obviously play an important role in your home, moving air to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But you can’t see inside them, so determining whether to clean them can be a challenge. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends having your air ducts cleaned every three […]
Buying a New Furnace
We’ve already had those first cool days of fall. And you know what happens after cool days? Cold days. And that means you’ll need your furnace to be running smoothly to keep the house nice and warm. Do you need a new furnace? What you don’t want to have happen, of course, is to have […]
Fall Maintenance Ideas
We talk with you a lot about things you can do to prepare your home for winter from both plumbing and heating perspectives, including getting your furnace checked out and preventing frozen pipes. But there are other things you can do. Here are some. Foliage. Trim your plants, shrubs, and trees, especially those that may be […]