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Don’t Leave a Dirty Filter in Your Heater

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

If you use a forced air heating system, be it a furnace or a heat pump, then you need to be sure to change your filter. It may not sound like that big of a deal, but failure to do so on a regular basis can result in some pretty serious issues. Fortunately, it’s a very simple thing to handle.

Now, you may think that it’s enough to leave your heating maintenance to a professional. It’s true that your filter will be changed during annual maintenance. However, you cannot leave it up to your professional just once a year to change the filter in your heater in Bolingbrook, IL.

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The Great Water Heater Debate: Tank or Tankless?

Monday, December 26th, 2016

Some say that variety is the spice of life. Too much variety can make for some tough decision making, though. For instance, those homeowners interested in replacing their water heaters in Bolingbrook, IL just may find that choosing the right system for their needs is a bit trickier than they’d expected. There are just so many options to choose from!

We want to help make the process a bit easier for you, so today we want to discuss some pros and cons of both the tank and the tankless water heater. Read on, and feel free to contact a member of our team with any questions that you may have. 

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Don’t Ignore Strange Noises Coming from Your Furnace!

Monday, December 19th, 2016

The furnace is the preferred home heating system of many, which is not really hard to understand. Furnaces are fairly affordable, they heat homes promptly with their forced air heating style, and they can be very efficient. They are not, however, perfect. 

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Should I Be Concerned with Standby Energy Loss?

Monday, December 12th, 2016

This day and age, everyone is looking for ways in which to live in the comfort and convenience that they are accustomed to, while also spending less in order to do so. That is why issues such as standby energy loss from tank water heaters are so commonly mentioned. Standby energy loss is something to consider, but it also isn’t quite the eliminating factor that some would lead you to believe.

We install both tank and tankless water heaters in Bolingbrook, IL. Like any other appliance, both tank and tankless water heaters have their pros and cons. Consider the following information carefully, and be sure to contact our team with any questions that you may have.

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Why Are There Cold Spots in My Home?

Monday, December 5th, 2016

When it comes to the performance of your heating system, the term “good enough” should not be in your vocabulary. You deserve an outstanding performance from your heating system in Bolingbrook, IL. Nothing less will do.

Even if your heater is running reliably, you may still encounter problems from time to time. For instance, you may notice that there are spots in your home that are cooler than others. There are many potential causes of this particular problem, and we’d like to shed some light on a few of them.

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Will Your Water Heater Last Through the Winter Season?

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Frigid temperatures are the norm in Illinois during the long winter season. Keeping your home warm and comfortable is obviously a top priority. Even when you have a warm and cozy house waiting for you, though, you sometimes need a little something more. A long, hot shower is truly one of the greatest luxuries when the temperature outside plummets.

If you have any concerns about your water heater in Bolingbrook, we strongly suggest that you replace that system now before it gives out on you entirely. You don’t want to realize as you’re getting ready for work one cold morning that there’s no hot water for showering. Here are a few signs that it’s time for a replacement.

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When Was Your Dryer Vent Last Cleaned?

Monday, November 21st, 2016

If you have no idea what we’re talking about after reading the title of this post, it’s a good idea to pick up the phone and to schedule dryer vent cleaning in Bolingbrook, IL with a member of our team right away. This is a service that is often overlooked, and with sometimes dire consequences. Let us clean out your dryer vent, so that you don’t face those consequences.

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Gas or Electric: Which Furnace Is Right for Me?

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Has your existing heater broken down on you completely? Have you come to realize that your current heater just doesn’t have another season of reliable, effective performance left in it? Whatever the case may be, now is definitely the time to get your new heater installed. With temperatures already as cold as they are, you cannot wait until they drop any further.

Of course, you also cannot afford to rush into anything when it comes to choosing your new heater. Whether replacing an old one or having a new system installed in a brand new home, choosing your heater carefully is a top priority. Here are some tips to help you choose between a gas or electric furnace in Bolingbrook, IL.

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Don’t Make These Heating Mistakes This Winter

Monday, November 7th, 2016

We all hope to live comfortably throughout the winter season without spending too much on heating bills. Sometimes, the very tricks that we employ to reduce heating costs can actually have the opposite effect. Here are a few common mistakes that you should avoid making if your goal is efficient heating in Bolingbrook, IL this winter.

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When Should I Schedule Heating Repairs?

Monday, October 31st, 2016

The simple answer to the question posed in the title of this blog is “as soon as possible”. However, scheduling prompt heating repairs in Bolingbrook, IL is not really something that you can do if you don’t have the information that you need. If you don’t want to wait for your system to break down entirely before having it repaired — and why would you? — you need to learn the signs that heating repair is necessary.

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