Preventive Maintenance
Our Best And Easiest DIY Tip: Keep Your Air Filters Fresh
Here’s an easy way to extend the longevity of your heating and cooling system, improve your indoor air quality and control your utility bills all at the same time: Replace your air filter regularly. Filters don’t work as designed when they get dirty. A dirty filter inhibits air flow and prevents air from circulating well. …
Read MoreA Crippling Power Outage Can Happen At Any Time — Are You Ready?
Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow aren’t uncommon in Southwest Illinois, and in order to be prepared for a power outage, it’s essential that your home is ready. If you’ve ever experienced a power outage, you know how inconvenient, and even hazardous, it can be. However, taking the time to gather a few supplies and…
Read MoreHave Your Air-Conditioning System Checked Out Now To Keep It Humming All Summer Long
Summer is near and so is the hot weather. Regular maintenance on your air conditioning system is important this time of year in order to avoid costly repairs during the peak summer season. This should include both home and professional maintenance. Here’s a list of things you can do yourself to help prepare your cooling…
Read MoreGas Leaks: Detecting And Preventing An Invisible Danger
If you have equipment in your home that uses natural gas, oil or propane, such as a furnace or water heater, the risk of gas leaks is ever-present. While the chances that a gas leak will happen in your home are not very high, it’s important to know how to detect and prevent this invisible…
Read MoreA Precision Tune-Up Can Keep Your System From Quitting On You When You Really Need It
Preventative maintenance of your home’s heating and cooling systems is very important. Annual or semi-annual maintenance can help prolong the life of your equipment and help you avoid costly repairs in the summer and winter months. A precision tune-up is one the best ways to keep your heating or cooling system from quitting on you…
Read MoreFrozen Pipes: Preventing A Problem You Definitely Don’t Want
At the top of the list of least-desirable phrases homeowners want to hear is: Frozen pipes. Not only are frozen pipes just plain inconvenient and a huge undertaking to repair and clean up, but they’re an expense that’s fairly easy to avoid — if you know how to prevent this problem. Oddly enough, it’s not…
Read MoreChoosing An Air Purification System That Meets Your Needs
As we have gotten better at insulating homes to keep cool and warm air inside the house, we also have locked in some unwanted visitors. We live with pets, pet hair and pet dander. We try to keep our Metro-East homes clean with cleaners and aerosols that get into our air. Pollen and pollutants hitch…
Read MoreAir Conditioner Maintenance — Why Springtime Is The Best Time To Schedule
If you’re budget-minded when it comes to your utility costs, but like your home comfortable throughout the cooling season, consider scheduling air conditioner maintenance during the spring. You’ll be taking advantage of the lower demand for HVAC services before things heat up and be prepared for the warm summer days ahead. Routine maintenance does cost money,…
Read MoreAttic-Sealing Strategies Give Metro-East Residents A Solid Plan For Efficiency Gains
There’s more to attic sealing than simply plugging up air leaks and laying down insulation. Other factors must be taken into account, such as moisture levels and attic ventilation. Moisture can enter your attic in a number of ways, and without proper ventilation it has no means of escape. Thus, the moisture is left to…
Read MoreHVAC Service Agreements — How The Benefits Outweight The Costs
When you’re trying to decide whether to sign an HVAC service agreement, consider the benefits that you’ll gain by having a contract with a local service company. The benefits will far surpass the costs of your service agreement. Here are just a few of the benefits of signing an HVAC service agreement (also called our Energy…
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