Serving The Chicagoland Area Since 1998
In Chicago, winters are nothing to scoff at. You really need to be prepared. This means everything from sealing up drafty gaps to pulling out your hats and mittens from seasonal storage. But it also means getting your HVAC system ready. Have you scheduled your heating maintenance yet this fall? Make sure you do! Here’s what you need to know about it.
The basic concept behind air conditioning and heat pumps is quite old. After all, refrigeration was invented in 1755. It was during the 1970s when central air conditioners became so popular in American homes that virtually all new construction was built with ductwork for them.
But as much as these things have been around forever, they have also been evolving.
AC and heat pump manufacturers don’t want to simply keep selling the same old systems. They want customers to be happier and more comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, to spend less money on the energy that powers these systems.
In recent years, there have been some exciting advances in AC and heat pump technology that boost the efficiency of these systems. Check it out!
As autumn approaches and folks start spending more and more time indoors, it’s the perfect opportunity to think more about your indoor air quality. Do you know what kind of particles are floating around in your home? Are you concerned about staying healthy, feeling well, and enjoying fresh-smelling air to breathe all winter, while you’re cooped up?
One of the deeply unpleasant things that floats around in the air in many homes is mold. Did you know that mold is not just an unsightly greenish fuzz on forgotten leftovers? Did you know it contaminates your air as well? We’ve got the details on exactly why mold is so bad for your indoor air quality and what you can do to keep your air free of that nasty contaminant.
A mini split system is a fantastic way to get ideal home climate control. But like any system, things can go wrong. There are a lot of components involved, so it’s inevitable that one of them will someday need repair! The key here is to catch the problem early. Prompt repair can make all the difference between a quick and minor fix and big complications, breakdowns, skyrocketing electric bills, and more.
This means that it’s critical to notice right away when something is wrong. But how will you be able to tell? You’re not an HVAC expert. Well, we are—and we can help you. Here are some signs to keep an eye (or an ear) out for. These things indicate that it’s time to get repair for your ductless mini split system.
Congratulations! You’ll be so happy with your new air conditioner. After all, that old one really just wasn’t cutting it anymore, was it? And since today’s air conditioners are so effective and efficient, the new one will be better than the old one ever was, even in its prime.
Before you can enjoy that fantastic new AC system, however, you need to have it installed. What’s that going to be like? Have you been through it before? If so, chances are, it was quite a while ago. With proper maintenance, that old air conditioner might have been running for ten or twelve years. We can tell you exactly what to expect from your AC replacement appointment and how to make it go quickly and easily.
Many issues your air conditioner might encounter can cause it to make strange noises. Occasionally, an AC problem will cause strange smells. Much of the time, a problem with your air conditioner will make it less effective, leaving your home either not cool enough overall or uneven in temperature, with some cool spots and some hot ones. But another thing a struggling air conditioner can create is ice!
Ice might not seem like a bad thing. After all, your air conditioner is supposed to make things cold, right? Well, if you’ve got ice building up on your AC evaporator coil, it’s not good. In fact, it will only get worse. Here’s why.
This is a very simple truth: your air conditioner should not smell like anything. AC odors are not normal, and if you ever detect any type of odor from your AC, that is a sign of a problem which most likely requires repair.
Why would an air conditioner start to smell? What might it smell like? What could be wrong? We’ve got some answers for you.
Is that your air conditioner making that noise? Oh, dear. What are you going to do about it? Ignore it, you say? Hope it goes away? Don’t do that! Your air conditioner doesn’t have many ways to let you know that something is wrong. When it does make a strange noise, you really need to listen.
Getting AC repairs done as promptly as possible will prevent a minor issue from turning into a major one or even causing your air conditioner to break down completely. The noise you’re hearing is the first warning sign, so heed it!
What could it mean when your air conditioner makes a strange noise? What kind of repairs might you need? We’ve got some information for you.
The air you breathe has a huge impact on your health and well-being. And if you’re like the vast majority of Americans, you spend almost all of your time indoors, breathing indoor air. Unfortunately, indoor air is almost always much more heavily saturated with contaminants than outdoor air.
Whether you’re concerned about allergens like pollen and dander or pathogens like viruses and bacteria, there’s an answer to your air quality problem: a UV air purifier. What does a UV air purifier do? How does it improve your indoor air quality? It’s really quite simple, but also impressive. We’ll tell you all about it.
Your ductless mini split is absolutely amazing! The efficiency is extraordinary. It provides both cooling all summer and heating when the weather gets cold. It was probably one of the best investments you’ve ever made.
But once you’ve made an investment like that, you want to make sure you get as much out of it as you can. You want that efficiency to stay that high. You want the system to last as long as possible. How can you keep your ductless mini split in tip-top condition, performing perfectly at peak efficiency for many years? Follow these tips.
