Can You Make Your Furnace Last Longer?

February 15, 2022

As a homeowner, you likely know that a new furnace can be a large investment. While the average furnace is estimated to last about 15 to 20 years, that doesn’t mean that yours can’t last even longer. In fact, with the right care practices, your furnace can last even longer than the manufacturer’s anticipated life expectancy. Get Yearly Maintenance One of the most significant contributors to a furnace’s lifespan is how often it’s serviced. To ensure that all the components of your furnace stay in good working order, you’ll want to get your furnace serviced by

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5 Ways to Reset Your Furnace or Heat Pump

January 12, 2022

Updated 4/30/24 Cold air has infiltrated Arlington Heights, IL, which means that it’s time to rely on your home’s heating system for relief. If your furnace or heat pump won’t respond, resetting it often does the trick. Although each make and model of heat pump or furnace will have a slightly different process for resetting, here’s how to get started and restore comfort to your home. 1. Start With the Thermostat In many cases, your heat pump or furnace isn’t receiving messages from the thermostat. A programmable or smart thermostat may

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A Look at a Heat Exchanger and How It Works

December 20, 2021

The heat exchanger on your heating and cooling system is one of the most important components. When your heat exchanger fails, it can create a potentially dangerous situation, and you might not even know that it has happened. Let’s see why it’s important to have regular seasonal maintenance on your furnace. What Is a Heat Exchanger? Heat exchangers all perform the same function. They allow heat to pass from one liquid to another or from a liquid to a gas. In the case of a cooling system, the heat exchanger passes heat from the system

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Preparing Your HVAC Unit for Winter Storms

November 17, 2021

The Chicagoland area is known for some horrific winter storms, including blistering cold temperatures. Once these arrive, your heating system will either keep you comfortable and safe or utterly fail. Here are the best tips for preparing your HVAC system to handle the intense winter storms. Deal With Airflow Restrictions Your system depends on circulating air, both through your home and through the system itself. Anything inhibiting airflow will add strain to your system, which translates into higher utility bills and early component failure. Find and deal with any possible airflow restrictions to ensure your system

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Signs You Should Replace Your Ductwork

October 20, 2021

Since your ductwork hides behind your walls, attic, and under floors, it’s easy to forget about them. Like your HVAC system, your ductwork also plays a significant role in your home’s comfort. It’s responsible for directing cool or warm air from room to room throughout your home. When your ducts get damaged, you could experience high energy bills and an uncomfortable living situation. Your ductwork needs repair, maintenance, and replacement when it receives damage. There are several signs to indicate you need to replace your ductwork. Noisy HVAC Most HVAC systems make some noise when switched

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When to Replace Your Furnace

September 20, 2021

As the weather begins to cool, you may be wondering if your furnace will last throughout the winter. Unfortunately, as more time passes, the easier it becomes to forget that your furnace is getting older and eventually will expire. You can also forget that regular maintenance is essential for owning a furnace. Eventually, those problems can catch up to you and leave you with an unreliable heating source. That’s why it’s essential to know the signs that will tell you that it’s time to trade your old furnace for a new one. The noticeability of these warning

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Myths About Summer Cooling

August 3, 2021

Misinformation about the best way to operate your air conditioner can be an unseen money drain on your budget. Spend time learning more about proper AC use and energy-efficient settings, and you’ll often see an improvement in comfort. Using bad advice about running your air conditioning can increase utility bills, overwork your equipment, and cause system failures. Because many of these myths are false, we’d like to help you understand why and what to do instead. Adjusting temperature settings properly and investigating the cost of operation can go a long way to achieving energy efficiency. Take a

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Tips to Reduce Noise From Your Air Conditioner

July 27, 2021

Most air conditioners get louder as they age. However, even with a new system, you can still experience a noisy air conditioner. Excessive noise from your AC can be distracting, and if it’s not fixed, it can result in a severe problem. Here are some tips to help you fix your noisy air conditioner. Inspect the Unit for Dirty or Damaged Fan Blades Your outdoor condenser casing houses a fan. If falling objects have damaged your fan blades, it could lead to a noisy air conditioner. Be sure to straighten bent fan blades or replace the

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How Does Central Air Conditioning Work?

June 6, 2021

You can think of a central air conditioner as a giant house refrigerator that keeps your home or working environment more comfortable and relaxed. Essentially, air conditioners employ materials, components, and systems similar to those of a refrigerator. For instance, a central air conditioner has a set of fans, tubes, and refrigerant that changes into a gas or liquid as it goes through the air conditioning system. The following is a detailed explanation of the internal workings of a central air conditioning unit. How Central Air Conditioning Works Air conditioning involves the movement

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Does Humidity Affect My Air Conditioner?

May 12, 2021

During the summer months in Illinois, humid air can creep into homes. The natural reaction for most people is to turn on an air conditioner, which is normally an effective way to cool down a home. However, some homes have extremely high humidity which, over time, can lead to problems with the air conditioner itself. While modern AC units do have the ability to remove humidity from indoor air, excessive humidity levels can still overload these units and lead to problems throughout a home. For this reason, you should be aware of the following problems that can

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