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Setting The AC Temp When You’re On Vacation

Between the warm weather and kids off of school, summer is one of the busiest times of year for vacations. In order to save on your next utility bill, you might think it is wise to shut your AC completely off while you’re away, but that is not always the case. A slight temperature adjustment will keep your home cool and protected, so you may take your trip with ease. Is It More Efficient To Leave My Air Conditioning On?...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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