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Why Does Your Home Need a Deicing System?

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021siteadmin

Here in Chicago, with the average snowfall being 36 inches per winter it’s imperative that you prepare for winter storms, and that your home is equipped to handle the storms…Continue readingWhy Does Your Home Need a Deicing System?

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

February 20, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

Water leaking from the bottom of your furnace? Yeah, that definitely doesn’t look right!…Continue readingWhy Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

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A Caution about Electric Furnace Efficiency Ratings

February 6, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

We want you to be informed about what the efficiency rating really means in this case, and what you can expect in terms of cost for gas vs. electric furnaces.…Continue readingA Caution about Electric Furnace Efficiency Ratings

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Why Are Newer Furnaces More Efficient Than Older Ones?

January 23, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

Current furnaces work at higher energy efficiency than ones from 10 years ago. There are specifics why they waste less energy today than the models of the past.…Continue readingWhy Are Newer Furnaces More Efficient Than Older Ones?

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Why Is My Heat Pump Struggling to Warm the House?

January 16, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

If you have a heat pump and you’re currently running into problems with cold spots around the house and what seems like a forever wait until people feel warm, you’ll want to know what’s wrong. Let’s take a look and find out how to get your home pleasant once again:…Continue readingWhy Is My Heat Pump Struggling to Warm the House?

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Why Your Heater May Be Tripping the Circuit Breaker

January 9, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

Your heater receives power from your home’s electrical system (yes, even a gas furnace or boiler—we’ll get to that). That means your heating system could cause a circuit breaker in the electrical panel to trip when it’s running. …Continue readingWhy Your Heater May Be Tripping the Circuit Breaker

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Replace that Old Boiler before It Breaks Down!

January 2, 2017August 13, 2020siteadmin

If you arranged for professional maintenance for your boiler before the winter started, you ought to be excellent shape. But nothing is certain, especially if you have an old boiler that’s getting close to replacement age.…Continue readingReplace that Old Boiler before It Breaks Down!

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Furnace Repair Signs to Look For

December 12, 2016August 13, 2020siteadmin

You need to keep a close watch on the furnace during these early months; the sooner you catch malfunctions, the easier they are to fix, and the less likely they are to cause the system to breakdown.…Continue readingFurnace Repair Signs to Look For

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A Few Carbon Monoxide Warnings for the Winter

November 21, 2016August 13, 2020siteadmin

Back in August we wrote a post about how important it is for you to have carbon monoxide detectors installed for your house if you use natural gas. As we’re getting closer and closer to winter and can expect to see even more use from our natural gas furnaces, it’s a good time to bring up a few important reminders about the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to keep your family safe through the season.…Continue readingA Few Carbon Monoxide Warnings for the Winter

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High-Efficiency Heating Systems and How You Can Save

November 14, 2016August 13, 2020siteadmin

The advances in high-efficiency heating systems today means you can replace your energy-draining heater for one that works better than your current one ever did when it was new.…Continue readingHigh-Efficiency Heating Systems and How You Can Save