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Winter’s here and that means your furnace works hard to keep you warm. Waking up or coming home to an icy cold house is never pleasant. Before that happens, learn about the top five signs that your furnace needs repairs. Preventative TLC saves a lot of money and frustration during the coldest days of the … Continued

Winters in Chicago are challenging, but there are also no guarantees on how cold or unseasonably warm it might get. Average winter temperatures in Chicago range from the coldest average lows of 18ºF in January to the colder highs of 35ºF in February according to the National Weather Service.  The cold, blustery winters pose issues … Continued

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