What Is the Most Expensive Time to Run Your Air Conditioner in Highland Park?
Running your air conditioner keeps your home comfortable, but it also comes with a price. Many homeowners don’t realize that the cost of cooling isn’t consistent; it changes depending on the time of day, weather conditions, and how hard your system has to work. That means your air conditioning cost in Highland Park may be […]
What Is the Most Expensive Time to Run Your Air Conditioner in Libertyville?
Keeping cool can feel like a constant battle. Many homeowners notice their air conditioning cost in Libertyville is higher at certain points during the season and even certain times of day. That’s because an air conditioner naturally works harder under specific conditions, like late afternoon heat and high humidity, which increases the amount of energy […]
What Is the Most Expensive Time to Run Your Air Conditioner in Lincolnshire?
As temperatures soar in Lake County, many homeowners start wondering about one big thing: air conditioning cost in Lincolnshire. Running your cooling system isn’t cheap, and the time of day, weather patterns, and how hard your system has to work all play a role in what shows up on your utility bill. Knowing when your […]
What Is the Most Expensive Time to Run Your Air Conditioner in Buffalo Grove?
Running your air conditioner is one of the biggest contributors to household energy use, and the expense can vary widely depending on when and how it’s used. If you’re a homeowner in Buffalo Grove, knowing when the air conditioning cost in Buffalo Grove is at its highest can help you plan, save money, and extend […]
Eight Tips for Buying a Standby Generator
You already know the benefits of a standby generator, especially as opposed to portable generators: They turn on automatically to protect your home and possessions when the power goes out, unlike portable generators that must be turned on by hand (not much good if you are out of the house when the power goes out). […]
Protecting Your Home From Water Damage Due to Water Pipe Leaks
You already know that water damage in your home can be an expensive and inconvenient pain. And you do a lot to prevent it. Have your sump pump checked regularly Have a battery backup in case your sump pump fails or you lose power. Have your sewer line rodded annually. Make sure your gutters are […]
18 Ways to Prepare the Outside of Your House for Winter
Yep, winter. Despite some really nice weather that has made summer linger, we know what is coming. Cold weather. You undoubtedly have a to do list to prepare for the winter months. Here we provide a checklist for things you can do to prepare the exterior of your home for winter. Plumbing 1. Disconnect all […]
Eight Benefits of a Furnace Tune Up
Fall is here. Days getting shorter. School in session. Football. Halloween just around the corner. The air is crisp. But that crispness will turn into cold as we approach winter. That means you will be using your furnace. And that means of course that it is time for you to get your furnace tuned up. […]
Buying a Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals (they are really called garbage disposers, but everybody calls them garbage disposals) can last between eight and 15 years, depending on the quality of the product, frequency of use and care not to abuse it. But if you find yourself in need of a new disposal, here are some factors to consider. Space. […]
Six Things to Consider When Purchasing a Dual-Zone Ductless Mini-Split System
Last month we discussed the comfort, health and economic benefits of dual-zone ductless mini-split systems, which are heating and cooling systems that heat or cool multiple areas or rooms without the use of ducts. If you decide that type of system is appropriate for your home, of course budget will play a role. But here […]