Don’t Forget about Your AC Duct Work – Now’s the Time to Inspect Your Ducts
Many homeowners tend to forget about the ducts that link their HVAC systems to the rest of their homes. Just like your air conditioner, it is vital that you inspect, clean, and repair ducts each year to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cooling dollars and keeping your family healthy. Here are some […]
Even Though Winter is Over, Don’t Ignore Strange Noises Coming from Your Furnace
Even though the heating season thankfully is almost over, you should never ignore any of the strange noises you might hear while your furnace is in operation. Here are some of the most common noises and their causes. Screeching or Squealing This is one of the most common noises you will hear in a furnace, […]
Your Furnace Has a Filter – Why You Should Change It
All furnace units have filters, which need to be replaced on a regular basis. Below are a few reasons you should ensure this takes place as regularly as recommended by your installation and maintenance technician. Enjoy better air quality Research performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that the air we breathe indoors […]
Why do Furnaces Even go Bad in the First Place?
Although a furnace is an essential item to have in your home, chances are that you seldom give this unit much thought until it decides to malfunction or worse, stop working completely. This is usually the time when the furnace technician in Chicago is asked, “Why did my furnace go bad?” There are a few […]
What You Need for DIY Electrical Projects
We really advise against people doing electrical work themselves. Do it wrong and you can short out your entire house, start a fire, injure yourself, or worse. But if you are determined to do it yourself, here are some things you will need. Safety glasses to protect your eyes. Linesmen’s pliers to cut, grip, twist […]
RPZ Devices
RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) devices are backflow prevention devices that protect drinking water and your municipal water supply from contamination. RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) Devices RPZ devices prevent contaminants from entering the water supply if reduced pressure exists in the supply piping. This reduced pressure can be caused by a water leak in the house, […]
Bathroom Safety – More Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms every year due to accidents that occur in the bathroom. Almost 14% are hospitalized. The injury rate is significantly higher for women. Last month we talked to you about ways to avoid slipping in the bathroom. […]
Bathroom Safety – Avoid Slips and Falls
We use the bathroom several times a day. The activities are so routine that we often do them without thinking. Yet the bathroom is one of the primary places accidents in the home occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms every year […]
