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A poorly maintained furnace is more likely to break down and end up being a very costly investment. Because your furnace gets a lot of use during a typical Chicago winter, it’s important that you do everything possible to prepare it for months of non-stop use. Our tips help you make the most of your … Continued

Schedule an Appointment When your HVAC system is in an attic, heat gain from the sun’s rays is detrimental.  You also have the fact that hot air rises. In the winter, heat is going to travel up the floors in your home to your attic. You’ll lose heat through even the tiniest gap.  Your attic’s … Continued

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – HVAC for short – are essential to any home’s air quality and overall comfort. Without a working HVAC system, you risk being too hot, too cold, or experiencing high humidity levels that allow mold and mildew to grow. Stale air that builds up when windows are shut also increases … Continued

Schedule an Appointment Per the National Fire Protection Association, a high-rise apartment building is at least seven stories, which means a rise of at least 75 feet over the lowest level. Many people live within these buildings, making them useful for housing a substantial population without needing a massive amount of land. The higher floors … Continued

Schedule an Appointment The annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating measures the efficiency as a system converts energy into heat. It’s calculated over 12 months. Surprisingly, a lot of people expect a gas heating system to be more cost-effective than an electric one. That’s not always the case. Several factors come into play and determine … Continued

Have you ever been in bed trying to sleep, but it’s just too hot? You have to open a window in the middle of winter, which you know is wasteful. You turn the thermostat down instead, but now everyone on the lower level of your home says it’s freezing. It becomes a battle over the … Continued

Have you ever noticed the difference between an 80-degree day where the humidity level is at 70% versus a day where it’s 80 degrees with 40% humidity? When it’s dry, you don’t feel as uncomfortable. The same is true in your home. When it’s high humidity, you don’t feel as comfortable. You feel sticky and … Continued

Ducts are an essential part of your HVAC system. It’s the pathway for cool or warm, filtered air to get from your system to the different rooms in your home. Many homeowners fail to realize the importance of duct cleanings and inspections.  As much as 30% of your heated or cooled air is lost through … Continued

Travel back to 1889 when Edwin Rudd created an automatic storage water heater. It included a cast iron shell with burners and gas valves enclosed within the unit to heat water. He won Gold at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair as a result. We all have him to thank for the warm bath or … Continued