Professional Tips on How to Increase the Life of Your Furnace
Our health professionals have all kinds of advice on how to live longer so it’s no surprise that our HVAC professionals have some good tips to help us increase the longevity of our heating systems, particularly our furnaces. Follow the recommendations below to add years to the usefulness of your HVAC system. Annual Check-up A […]
Rewiring a Lamp
Tread with caution before you undertake any DIY electrical project. Messing up other DIY projects can lead to damage and expensive repairs. Do an electrical project wrong, and you can seriously injure yourself, or worse. Still, there are a few smaller projects you can do yourself. One such project is rewiring a lamp. While lamps […]
Now is the Time to Make Sure Your Home is Ready for Winter
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely looked at your house with new eyes and, like so many Chicagoland homeowners, went into a frenzy of home improvement. New paint, new plants, new pictures. But before you settle into your newly designed home office and wait for the first snowflakes to appear, you need […]
Replacing Faucet Fixtures
For complex plumbing projects, you need a professional plumber. For other smaller jobs, if you are reasonably handy, you can DIY. One such project you may be able to handle is replacing faucet fixtures. Doing it yourself can save you some money, and should only take you an hour or two. Here are some simple […]
Buying a New Furnace
If you’re considering buying a new furnace, now is the time, before the weather gets super cold. When shopping, you’ll want to consider these factors. Size You need the right-sized unit. An undersized unit will not heat your home appropriately. But too big will waste money generating heat you don’t need. Size is a function […]
New Technology Trends Happening Now in Furnace Design
We rely on big tech corporations like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to provide the latest and greatest technology to keep us connected – computers, notebooks, and mobile phones – but do we stay abreast of the latest technology in systems that keep us comfortable and environmentally responsible in our own homes? Here are some of […]
What You Should Listen for in a Faulty Furnace
When we hear odd sounds coming from the hood of our cars, don’t we call our favorite mechanic? We rely on that expert to have our car humming again. A faulty furnace, too, makes noises signaling it may need a visit from a professional. What sounds will you hear from your furnace indicating it needs […]
Do You Repair or Replace the Old Furnace Before Winter Hits?
The crisp autumn breezes soon will give way to winter winds. Feeling cold outside is normal, but recognizing it’s ‘cold inside’ can signal a serious problem with your furnace. Before the temperatures plummet and the winds rise, consider whether you need to repair or replace your furnace. Mature or Old Aging individuals earn our respect. […]
Preparing the Outside of Your Home for the Cold
Cool weather is here. Cold weather is on the way. Before it gets too cold, you might want to complete these tasks on the outside of your house. Paint, caulk and seal exterior wood around doors and windows. This will prevent the wood from rotting and eliminate the expense and pain of replacing it. Clean […]
Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical System
COVID-19 has many of us working from home, allowing us to take closer looks at our immediate surroundings. We’re scratching the itch to remodel by replacing outdated appliances, upgrading or adding televisions, purchasing digital exercise equipment to allow us to visit exotic places while cycling in our rec rooms. These changes can also prompt the […]
