The temperatures during the end of summer and beginning of fall are perfect for getting outside and completing necessary fall maintenance chores that will boost your home’s energy efficiency. Here’s a checklist so you can begin planning your maintenance schedule, before the weather starts cooling off. Exterior Maintenance Roof. Have your roof inspected for loose …
Time for Fall Maintenance Already? Plan Yours NowEdit Read More »
With the rising costs of scrap metal, especially copper, it’s no wonder that your outside heat pump or A/C’s condensing unit is considered a valuable item by burglars and thieves. Plus, since the unit is sitting out there beside your home, it’s hard for would-be rip-off artists to miss. Why Do AC Units and Heat Pumps Get …
Heat Pump And A/C Theft? Yes, It’s on the RiseEdit Read More »
Most southwest Illinois residents understand the benefits of A/Cs and furnaces in controlling air temperature in homes, apartments and businesses but not everybody realizes the positive effect that air filters can have on indoor air quality. Even those that do may be unsure which air filters to purchase when it comes time for replacing a …
Air Filters Do a Lot for Your Indoor Air Quality: Understand HowEdit Read More »
Humidity is a major factor in home comfort and indoor air quality. A balanced humidity level in your home can improve the efficiency of your furnace or air conditioner and create a healthier living environment. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, the optimal humidity level for a work or living …
Treat Your Metro East Home to Balanced Humidity, All Year LongEdit Read More »
When you need an HVAC contractor for work on your home’s heating or cooling system, or help with air quality, energy efficiency or ventilation concerns, you may be looking at considerable expense. You’ll be trusting a contractor to come into your home, troubleshoot your HVAC system, make recommendations, and perform work that you aren’t able …
Choosing the Right HVAC Contractor When You Have Several QuotesEdit Read More »
There are numerous ways ductwork can detract from the efficiency of your central heating and cooling system. If you suspect your system isn’t performing up to its full potential, you may want to examine your ducts for problems, or better yet, have them inspected by a trusted professional. One of the most common problems is …
Analyzing Ductwork Problems: Rule Out What It Isn’tEdit Read More »
Americans spend a lot of money on energy to ensure comfortable living, especially during the cold of winter and heat of summer. To get the most out of the money you spend on heating and cooling, it is important to have sufficient insulation. This will help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer …
Summer is on its way out, and the weather is beginning to cool, but be sure not to neglect your A/C maintenance routine. Now is a good time to get ahead on caring for your air conditioning system that worked so hard to keep you cool and comfortable all summer. Here are a few tips …
Summer’s Waning, but the A/C Still Needs Some CareEdit Read More »
An air conditioner can keep your house cool even on the hottest Illinois summer day. But how does it do so? To understand this miracle of modern technology, you have to take a look at air conditioner anatomy. An A/C system is made up of multiple different parts that work together to take heat from …
Air Conditioner Anatomy: How Your System Keeps You Cool All Summer LongEdit Read More »
During the summer, you no doubt experience high water bills from increased use. These five suggestions can help you lower your household consumption immediately. By following these ideas, you can address rising water bills far into the future. Find and fix leaks. Checking faucets and showerheads can reveal places where you’re losing water and contributing to …
Your Rising Water Bills: 5 Ways to Lower Your Household ConsumptionEdit Read More »
