Why get a maintenance agreement with your HVAC company? Are these service contracts worth the money? At Ernst Heating & Cooling, we offer our Metro East Illinois HVAC customers a maintenance plan that we call our Energy Savings Agreement. Here’s why we think it’s a worthy investment. How an HVAC Maintenance Plan Provides Value Most …
When most people think of surge protectors, the protection of electronic equipment such as computers, televisions and video game systems comes to mind. Although surge protectors prevent damage to these devices, they can also protect your home’s HVAC equipment from damage as a result of power surges. The Instability of the Electrical Grid There has …
Surge Protectors: A Simple Strip That Can Save You Energy and MoneyEdit Read More »
Your air conditioner works hard to keep you comfortable during the hot Metro-East summer, and breakdowns are common during the hotter months due to the constant operation of your system. One of the most common air conditioning problems is a clogged condensate drain. While preventive maintenance will go a long way toward keeping your air …
Clogged Condensate Drain: Why It Happens and How to Deal With ItEdit Read More »
When your heating and cooling equipment is having trouble, do you know whom to call? Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t give much thought to choosing a reliable and professional HVAC contractor until their moment of need. But whether you’re planning ahead or are in search of immediate help, you should always make NATE certification a priority. …
On the Hunt for an HVAC Professional? Look for NATE CertificationEdit Read More »
The weather in the Metro East is quickly warming up. Have you scheduled your AC maintenance tune-up yet? In order to prepare your air conditioner for daily use and ensure that it will run smoothly all summer, it’s important to follow these three steps: Perform Some Do-It-Yourself AC Maintenance There are several things that all …
AC Maintenance: Best Performed Before You’re Relying on Your AC DailyEdit Read More »
Few inconveniences are more aggravating than running out of water in the middle of a shower, or constant strategizing to ensure that every appliance that needs hot water actually gets it. A sure way to avoid these types of situations is to improve the performance of your water heater. Fortunately, a variety of simple tips can …
Hot Water Not So Hot? Tips For Upping Your Water Heater’s PerformanceEdit Read More »
Every once in a while, we run into a customer who just doesn’t believe in regular preventive maintenance for his or her heating and cooling equipment. While that individual may feel that the costs of an annual checkup outweigh the benefits, that sentiment tends to change when the heat goes out in the middle of …
5 Benefits Regular Preventive Maintenance Offers: Can You Afford To Miss Out?Edit Read More »
Fall is here, and soon we will be switching on our furnaces to get us through the cold winter months. There’s no time like the present to start preparing for using your furnace. In addition to scheduling your heating system’s annual preventive maintenance, checking your CO (carbon monoxide) detectors should be at the top of your …
You’ll Soon Be Needing The Furnace; Have You Checked Your CO Detectors?Edit Read More »
We have all experienced that inconvenient moment of losing power. Power outages are not only inconvenient and costly but they can be hazardous during extreme weather conditions. You can prevent the anxiety and disruption caused by a power outage by purchasing a standby generator for your home. With the help of a heating and cooling …
If you haven’t scheduled a precision tune-up on your furnace yet, you might want to do it now, before the cold weather arrives. By making sure that your furnace is in proper working condition, you will greatly reduce the chance that you’ll have trouble with it this winter. The last thing you want is to have …
If You Haven’t Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, You Can’t Be Sure Your Furnace Is Up To The Task Of Another Illinois WinterEdit Read More »
