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May 18, 2021 General

Dehumidifier vs Air Conditioner: What’s the Difference?

Air conditioners and dehumidifiers work in similar ways but deliver slightly different results. Both devices run warm air over cooling coils. Doing so cools air and creates condensation, like the beads of water that form on the outside of a cold drink on a hot day. However, the devices also generate heat, which only the air conditioner will funnel outdoors. Because the two devices have different goals, they rely on different sensors to know when to operate. Central air conditioners...

April 21, 2021

How Much It Costs to Run Your Air Conditioner

Keeping your home cool in the dead of summer requires more electricity than almost anything else you do at home. Most people are willing to spend a bit more during hot weather in order to stay comfortable. It’s a good idea, though, to understand energy use and rates. Your electricity costs depend on what type of air conditioning system you have and how much space you want to cool. Here we will address some common questions and more, including: How...

February 9, 2021

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...

November 9, 2020

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...

October 30, 2020 General

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...

September 21, 2020

Common Mistakes Made During At-Home Furnace Repairs

In light of COVID-19, it's understandable that many homeowners are focusing on making their home their safe haven. As the weather continues to cool off in Chicago, homeowners are beginning to turn on their furnaces for the first time since last year, many even trying to tackle DIY repairs. As professionals of furnace repair near Jefferson Park, we encourage you to be mindful of the following mistakes. If you would feel more comfortable with our team handling your repairs, don't...