Carbon monoxide is like a horrible movie villain. Nicknamed the “silent killer” for a good reason, Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas. This dangerous gas cannot be noticed without a detector or meter in your house. CO leads to accidental deaths of up to 500 people each year in the USA, …
Your furnace is likely one of the larger investments you’ll make in your home, so of course you want to do everything you can to protect that investment. With proper care and maintenance, your furnace will provide your family with continued warmth and comfort for decades. Ernst Heating & Cooling wants to make sure your family enjoys …
Much like the advancements in cars, furnace designs started featuring high efficiency modifications more than thirty years ago. Many complex parts have been constantly added in order to enhance both efficiency and safety. Even so, these parts fail at some point. HVAC technicians at Ernst Heating & Cooling make use of specialized tools that help …
In Metro East Illinois, keeping your home warm in the winter needs to be a top priority. When temperatures dip well below freezing, you need reliable heating to ensure your home stays safe and comfortable. Forced air heating systems are a reliable way to do just this, which is why most of the homes in …
Should I Invest in a Forced Air Heating System?Edit Read More »
A furnace is more than just a heating system for your home during the cold months in Illinois—it’s a source of comfort for you and your family. Since that’s the case, you don’t want to wait until the last minute, or the dead of winter, to call your local heating professionals about overdue maintenance or …
Why August & September Are the Best Months for a Furnace ReplacementEdit Read More »
When it’s the middle of the summer in the East Metro Area and you’re trying to stay cool, there’s nothing worse than having your air conditioner break down. Luckily, there are ways to ensure your AC runs in tip-top shape all summer long.
Your air conditioner should last for about 15 years with proper care and maintenance. Neglecting your air conditioning unit could cut its lifetime in half. And we all know that air conditioners tend to break on the days we need it most. To avoid emergency air conditioner repair, make sure you’re not doing these three …
These 3 Things Will Ruin Your Air Conditioner GUARANTEEDEdit Read More »
In the HVAC industry, you are likely to encounter lot of technical terms. You’ll hear these from your technician, from the specialist performing your installation, in a catalog—you’ll hear them everywhere! It can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the terms. One of the most common confusions we encounter here at Ernst Heating & Cooling is …
Forced Air vs. Central Air: What’s the Difference?Edit Read More »
After a long winter, there’s nothing quite like spring. The weather gets warmer, and the sun is out longer. The flowers also pop out of the ground, and the trees bloom. But this also means allergies—sniffling, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy throats. To make things worse, poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies. So while …
When it comes to being green and supporting the environment, we usually think about recycling, composting, using less water, taking public transportation, and a variety of other options. Going green together as a family is even better because not only are you helping the environment, but you can also save money by conserving water and …
Environmentally-Conscious? We Have the Green HVAC Solution for YouEdit Read More »
