Five Simple Ways to Reduce Your Heating Cost in 2019
The ringing in of a New Year brings the resolution to do better. It’s the perfect time to examine your home and see where small changes or tweaks can help you save money on heating costs. Here are a few tips for 2019 that can bring new savings on your monthly heating bill. (1) Use […]
Electric v. Gas Furnaces: Which One Should You Chose?
If you’re in the market for a new furnace, it’s important to do some research to determine which type is best for your home. Cost is obviously a big consideration when choosing which type of furnace to buy, but there are other factors that may weigh in your decision-making process, like the area you live […]
Caught a Chill? Try These 5 Things Before Turning Up the Thermostat
During the winter months, it may be cold outside, but we would like to stay warm inside. Our homes need to stay comfortable, so our families stay warm and cozy. But what if you feel chilly in your home, even with the heat turned up? Here are some tips that can help keep your home […]
Common Winter Heating Problems to Think About Now
With our first major snowstorm hitting before December 1st, we’ve already begun getting out the cozy blankets and dusting off our snow boots, hats, and mittens. But what about our homes? We want to make sure our homes are equally prepared for the winter months, ensuring we stay warm and comfortable during the colder season. […]
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 […]
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 […]