DuAll Heating & Cooling Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

Why Use a Humidifier This Winter?

Monday, November 12th, 2018

hello-winterWhat do you think of when you think of keeping your home comfortable throughout the winter season. Your heater, right? Of course, always with the heaters. Yes, your heater is definitely going to take the spotlight when it comes to the systems that you use in your home throughout the coldest time of the year. Keeping your home warm and cozy shouldn’t be where it all ends, though. You also need to maintain great indoor air quality in your home.

That is not always as easy as it may seem. In fact, many homeowners are surprised to learn that the air quality in their homes is worse off than that outside! We’re not going to be focusing on pollutant levels in today’s post, however. Instead, we’re going to discuss humidity levels. Particularly, why you may want to use a whole-house humidifier in Bolingbrook, IL! If you don’t have a whole-house humidifier in place, you may find yourself in a tough spot when winter sets in.

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You Need to Work with a Professional HVAC Contractor

Monday, June 11th, 2018

AC-manifoldThis is something that the most ardent of DIY enthusiasts among us may not really want to hear, but the fact of the matter is that certain jobs around the house do demand the skill and expertise that only trained professionals in the field can handle. This is most certainly the case when it comes to HVAC systems and the services that they demand. When you need an AC or heater installed, repaired, or tuned up, you need to turn to a professional HVAC contractor in Romeoville, IL.

Does this mean that there’s nothing you can do at all for your own HVAC systems? No, of course not. It does mean that you have to be aware of your own limitations and recognize what certain situations call for, though. There are basic maintenance and troubleshooting steps that you can take. When the situation is beyond this basic level, however, that’s the time to call in the pros!

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Why HVAC Maintenance Is So Necessary Air Conditioning

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

AC-topviewApril is upon us, and you know what that means–we are going to making the switch over to our air conditioning systems before long. It is a jump that a lot of homeowners are eager to make. Especially considering how late winter can seem to run, and how unpredictable the weather in spring can be. Before you really put your air conditioner back to work for the season, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of just how important it is to schedule annual HVAC maintenance.

The Naperville, IL HVAC professionals on our team were hopefully at your home before winter started, because you need to have both your heater and your AC tuned up annually. While certain HVAC systems may share some components between the heating and cooling setups, it is nonetheless very important that each system is individually tuned up each year. If you skip even one tune-up for your AC (or heater), then you are simply inviting easy-to-avoid problems into your life.

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What Happens During Heating Maintenance?

Monday, February 19th, 2018

furnace-technicianLiving in Illinois means dealing with some seriously cold temperatures over the course of the heating season. If you really want your heater to rise to the occasion and to keep you and your family comfortable, then it is vital that you schedule routine heating maintenance with a professional HVAC contractor in Naperville, IL. This is a much more involved process than some homeowners may realize, and your heating tune-up is really not the type of job that you can handle on your own.

Sure, there are some very basic heating maintenance tasks that you can and should take care of yourself. These include replacing your air filter as needed, as well as keeping the area surrounding your furnace, boiler, or heat pump’s outdoor unit clean and clear of debris/clutter. That is really just the tip of the iceberg, though. A much more thorough tune-up must be completed by a qualified technician if your heater is to continue operating at peak performance and efficiency levels.

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Why Hire a Pro for HVAC Repairs?

Monday, February 5th, 2018

comfortable-womanWe totally understand and very much appreciate the DIY work ethic that so many homeowners in our area possess. What we respect even more, however, is the responsibility that these homeowners exhibit when they acknowledge that a particular job is simply too far out of their wheelhouse to handle on their own. Certain scenarios are going to require professional expertise, and this is definitely the case when it comes to HVAC repairs. If your system is struggling or has broken down entirely, you need to hire a professional HVAC contractor in Naperville, IL.

In today’s post, we are going to take a look at some of the reasons why this is the case. The fact that you are reading this right now means that you, like most people these days, are an internet user. You undoubtedly know about all of the different DIY and instructional videos that are available on various websites. That type of cursory knowledge and instruction is no replacement for the years of training and hands-on experience that our technicians possess, though.

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How a Dirty Filter Affects Your Furnace

Monday, January 8th, 2018

air-filter-close-upWith the winter weather getting as harsh as it does here in Illinois, it should come as no surprise to hear us suggest that you do everything possible to ensure the successful operation of your furnace. Investing in a great furnace, scheduling routine furnace maintenance, and handling furnace repairs in Romeoville, IL promptly will help to ensure that this is the case. There is one other step that too many homeowners overlook, though, and that is changing the air filter.

Now, you’re probably wondering why your furnace technician doesn’t just change your air filter during your scheduled tune-up. The answer is that he or she does. However,  it needs to happen more frequently than once a year. Much more frequently, in fact. Typically, your furnace’s air filter is going to need to be changed once every 1-3 months. Failure to do so can have a number of different negative effects. Read on to learn more about how a dirty air filter can negatively affect you.

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Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cool Air?

Monday, December 11th, 2017

cold-manWe are certainly starting to feel cold temperatures hinting that winter is truly right around the corner now, aren’t we? With that in mind, most homeowners have already taken stock of their home heating systems, hopefully getting them tuned up for the season and scheduling repairs for any issues that may have popped up. Unfortunately, there is really no way to guarantee that you won’t run into any problems as the heating season progresses. You may just find that your furnace is not functioning properly at some point.

Now, certain problems with a furnace may manifest themselves with very subtle symptoms. Others, however, are quite obvious. It doesn’t take an HVAC expert to realize that a furnace blowing cool air is not one that is operating the way it should. It does require a professional heating technician to complete any necessary furnace repairs in Plainfield, IL,  though. If you notice that your furnace is blowing out air that is cooler than it should be, contact us to have the problem resolved promptly.

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HVAC FAQ: How Can I Boost Efficiency?

Monday, November 13th, 2017

money-houseEvery homeowner out there wants and, we believe, deserves to live comfortably. More than that, though, they deserve to live comfortably in an affordable. Unfortunately, this endeavor is sometimes more difficult than many homeowners first realize. There are a lot of factors that can influence the efficiency with which you heat and cool your home, and not always in the ways that you’d like. The good news? Our Plainfield, IL HVAC service technicians are here to help you heat and cool your home in a more affordable manner.

Now, you may be thinking that you’d like to boost energy efficiency, but you simply cannot afford to replace your HVAC system. There’s more good news, if this is your way of thinking. There are actually plenty of ways in which to improve upon heating and cooling efficiency that do not necessitate the installation of a new, more efficient system. That is obviously going to be an effective manner of doing so, but let’s first look at some alternatives.

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Don’t Skip Your Heating Tune-Up

Monday, October 30th, 2017

chilly-manAfter a long, hot summer season, the cooler days of autumn can feel like a very welcome respite from the heat. That being said, winter will soon follow. At that point, the weather makes the switch from cool and comfortable to very cold. That is why you need your heating system to be ready for anything that the winter season can throw your way, weather-wise. In order to ensure that this is the case, schedule your heating tune-up with the professionals on our team.

Chances are that heating maintenance is a more involved process than you realize. It requires much more than the cleaning of a cabinet and the changing of an air filter, though these are certainly a couple of important steps in a heating tune-up. No matter what type of heater you use to keep your home comfortable throughout the winter season, it is your responsibility to keep it in great working condition with annual maintenance. Our team will make sure that you enjoy reliable and effective heating in Romeoville, IL.

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Signs That Heating Repairs Are Needed

Monday, September 18th, 2017

furnace-wiringLooking ahead in the forecast, you’ll see that we’re getting a bit of a warm weather bonus this September. Nights are cooling off, but we’ve got plenty of days in the high 70’s headed our way, with the 80’s making an appearance and maybe even a guest spot from the 90’s! That being said, looking ahead to October shows business as usual, and we are definitely on the tail end of the air conditioning season. That means that your heater is going to be stepping up to bat before long.

In our last post, we discussed why you may want to replace your heater moving into this fresh heating season. We’ll certainly be addressing the need for an annual heating tune-up before long. Today, though, we want to give you some pointers for spotting signs of trouble with your heater in Bolingbrook, IL. Even after your system is tuned up, there is no guarantee that it is going to make it through the season without issue. Prompt heating repairs are always in your best interest, so here are some tips to keep in mind. 

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