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What’s the Difference Between a Residential Boiler and a Furnace?

When it comes to heating your home, the options can be a bit overwhelming. One common dilemma homeowners face is choosing between a residential boiler and a furnace. Both provide heat to keep your living space warm, but they operate in distinct ways. Understanding the differences between these two types of central heating system equipment […]

Smart Thermostats

In the “old days” operating a thermostat was simple. You’d go to the thermostat and, using a dial or switch, you would set the temperature in your home to the desired level. If you wanted to change the temperature, you’d have to go back to the thermostat and repeat the process. Enter the programmable thermostat. […]

What Does Energy Star Mean When Buying a New Furnace?

Everyone wants to be a star. Why should your furnace be any different? Your heating system doesn’t want to be just any star; it wants to be an Energy Star®! What does the Energy Star® label on a furnace do for you? What is Energy Star®? Under the Clean Air Act Section 103(g) in 1992, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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