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Prepare And Be Weather Aware For October’s Fall Temperatures

Communities around the Chicagoland area are soaking up the last warm weeks of the year. Temperatures are slowly starting to drop, which means frigid winter weather is not too far away. Much like the transition from Winter to Spring, the slow decline from hot Summer temperatures means Chicago will soon be met with brisk, cloudy and rainy weather, which could include thunderstorms. So far, the city and its surrounding communities have been experiencing an unseasonable drought. Although some bouts of...

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When Should You Call For Furnace And Humidifier Maintenance?

With the sweltering summer heat nearly behind us, cool fall temperatures have taken over Chicago’s weather in September. Highs have been teetering between the low 60s and high 70s, which means many Chicagoans might shut down their AC during this seasonal transition. While this is a good idea to save on your next utility bill, it’s also a great opportunity to prep your furnace, humidifiers and other heating equipment for winter. Testing both of these systems now will not only...

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9 Ways to Prepare for a Power Outage in Chicago IL

Chicago faces bone-chilling winters in addition to some sweltering summers. Heatwaves are dangerous and a big demand on energy that could lead to widespread power outages. While it’s hard to predict when one might occur, it is possible to prepare. From July to September in Chicago, temperatures can soar well into the high 90s or above 100 degrees. This means the sooner you begin to plan for a potential heat wave-induced blackout the more likely you’ll be ready for one....

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How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?

It’s important to change your furnace filter regularly. However, “regularly” can mean monthly, every 3 months, every 12 months, or any time in between. The thickness of your filter and the condition of your home’s air play a large part in how often you should change your furnace filter. As a rule of thumb, 1” filters should be changed every 90 days and 5” filters will last you six months. But these general guidelines may not accurately reflect your specific...

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Will Your Furnace Survive the Winter?

As winter approaches, we start to prepare for the many changes that come along with the season. We winterize our cars, exchange our summer wardrobes for scarves and hats, and we reset our clocks to mark the end of daylight savings time. We also turn up the heat indoors to banish the chilly temperatures that cling to our boots and gloves. Our furnaces are the most important things we utilize during the wintertime. After all, if you want to prevent...

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Tips for Maintaining Your Water Heater in the Winter

Many people take hot water for granted, especially in the winter when the Chicago temperatures are constantly extremely cold. You likely think about HVAC maintenance at least occasionally, but we also encourage you to invest in water heater maintenance to stay on top of your hot water needs. Part of our heating and cooling repair service near Niles also includes water heater maintenance. During a water heater maintenance appointment, we can prevent the need for further appointments by catching problems...

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