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Finding the Heat/Humidity Balance
If you had to choose one word to describe your home's indoor air quality (IAQ) during the winter season, would it be stuffy, dusty, drafty or static-y? How about dry indoor air? All of these elements...
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Considering Improving IAQ With UV Lights? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you're used to thinking of air quality improvements in terms of filtration, you're halfway there – but only halfway. Filters, whether it's the standard filter in your home HVAC system or a more...
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Are You Prepared for Unexpected Winter Power Outages?
Is your home ready for a power outage? Chicago’s brutal winters can quickly escalate an inconvenient blackout to a potentially deadly situation. Here are some suggestions for how to prepare your...
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Furnace on the Fritz? Here’s How to Troubleshoot Common Issues
You expect your furnace to keep you warm all winter. So, when something goes wrong, it must be a catastrophic breakdown, right? Don't get carried away, because that's not always the case. In fact,...
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Here’s How to Know You’re Working With a Quality HVAC Business
Have you chosen an HVAC business for your home and starting to have doubts? Are you in the market for one and don't really know what kinds of customer service elements you should be looking for? The...
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How to Know When to Upgrade Your Heating System
Most of us take for granted the furnace or heat pump that provides essential comfort in our homes every winter. But eventually, as the years and decades pass by, your heating system will reach the end...
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Heating Load: Lowering it in Your Home
Over the years, you might have heard the term "heating load" tossed around in connection with residential heating and cooling, but perhaps you're not sure what it means. We can help you with that. The...
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All About Air Balancing and Your Home
If it seems impossible to regulate the temperature in your home, and your energy bills are rising, you're probably worried that something is seriously wrong with your heat pump, furnace or air...
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Air Leaks: Tips for Detecting Them
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air leaks account for about 20 percent of the annual heating and cooling costs in an average home. If you'd like to eliminate this unnecessary waste and...
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Attic Insulation: Does Your Home Have Enough of it?
Because heat moves both ways in your home, adequate attic insulation is critical for optimum energy efficiency and indoor comfort. Heat energy naturally migrates from a warmer zone into a cooler zone....
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Everything You Need to Know When Looking For Reputable HVAC Contractors
The search for a reputable HVAC contractor is a necessary evil that can seem like a bigger hassle than it really is. That being said, finding a knowledgeable and skillful technician to work on your...
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Spring Vacation? Make Sure Your Home Is Prepared
So, you're really excited about your impending spring vacation, right? We bet you are... and we definitely don't blame you. But first, it's important that you prepare your home to make sure it's in...
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Why Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Turning On
If you reach for your air conditioner's switch and the system won't turn on, don't panic. It could be a simple problem that is relatively easy to fix. Here are some of the more common reasons why your...
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What HVAC Questions to Consider When Buying a Home
If you're buying a house, there are lots of factors to weigh when you're comparing properties. The HVAC system is one aspect of each home that's essential to investigate, because the condition and...
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Yard Work Affects Your HVAC System in These Ways
One half of your costly HVAC system sits outdoors, fully exposed to potential harm from your yard work activities and general yard debris, overgrown vegetation/weeds and landscape plantings too. If...
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One Fire Hazard You’ve Probably Never Thought About
We're all concerned about the possibility of a fire occurring in our homes. We keep our wiring up to date, install smoke alarms and are watchful over food as it cooks. But did you know that more than...
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Getting Your HVAC Ready for Your Summer Vacation
Whether you’re headed out of town for a weekend or a few weeks, you’ll want to make sure your HVAC system is prepared for your summer vacation. It’s all too common for homeowners to forget about their...
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These Things Affect Your HVAC Costs
Unless you have an exceptionally efficient home, chances are, your seasonal HVAC costs rank near the top of your monthly expenses. The good news is that these costs can be managed by maintaining the...
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Why You Need an HVAC Cleaning
Your HVAC system is like any other type of mechanical system; it works better when it's kept clean. Periodic HVAC cleaning is especially important for a number of reasons, including: Maintaining...
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Avoid These Mistakes When Buying HVAC Equipment
Having an air conditioning system that works properly can help you get through hot summer days in the northwest Chicago suburbs. If you have a system that needs to be replaced, looking for a new one...
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