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Forced Air vs. Central Air: What’s the Difference?

In the HVAC industry, you are likely to encounter lot of technical terms. You’ll hear these from your technician, from the specialist performing your installation, in a catalog—you’ll hear them everywhere! It can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the terms. One of the most common confusions we encounter here at Ernst Heating & Cooling is […]

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How to Clean the Air in Your Home

After a long winter, there’s nothing quite like spring. The weather gets warmer, and the sun is out longer. The flowers also pop out of the ground, and the trees bloom. But this also means allergies—sniffling, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy throats. To make things worse, poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies. So while

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Environmentally-Conscious? We Have the Green HVAC Solution for You

When it comes to being green and supporting the environment, we usually think about recycling, composting, using less water, taking public transportation, and a variety of other options. Going green together as a family is even better because not only are you helping the environment, but you can also save money by conserving water and

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Does the Furnace Brand REALLY Matter? Yes.

When it comes time to install or replace a furnace in your home, you tend to want the best, right? You consider power, reliability, energy-efficiency–but should you consider the brand, too? The answer isn’t so cut and dry, but the certified HVAC experts at Ernst Heating & Cooling are here today to explain!

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How Can I Lower My Water Bill?

We use a lot of water each day. Taking showers, washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning the house, watering plants—it all adds up. But did you know you can lower your water bill with several easy steps? Just follow these suggestions, and you’ll start saving money and conserving water. It’s a win-win! Below Are a Few

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How Can I Lower My Energy Bills?

The two major heating and cooling seasons can see our energy bills rise quite quickly. There are some things you can do to help keep your home comfortable while helping to lower your energy bills. How to Lower Your Energy Bills and Stay Comfortable Lowering Energy Bills in the Winter In winter it is a

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How Geothermal Heat Pumps Work

Geothermal heat pumps are a great way to keep your home comfortable. Not only do they help you stay comfortable but they are also extremely energy efficient. You can cut your energy bills up to 70 percent by installing this clean, quiet heating method. So how does a geothermal heat pump help keep your home

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What’s a Good AFUE Rating for Your Boiler?

When it comes to heating your Illinois home, energy efficiency levels are important. The more efficient the heat source, the more money you will save on your heating costs. Don’t settle for just any new boiler, be sure to find one with a high AFUE rating that will be able to keep up with your

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10 Ways to Make Your Home Energy Efficient

Keep Your Home Comfortable and Costs Down If you have been mulling over your energy bills lately and are looking for ways to keep your home more energy efficient, these 10 tips can help! Black it Out – Blackout or heavy curtains can not only keep the hot sun out in the summer months but

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What Is a Forced Air Heating System?

Providing Forced Air Heating for Illinois Homes Near Edwardsville & Hamel A forced air heating system uses air to distribute heat throughout your home. In this type of system, heated air travels through your ductwork and is released through vents into the different rooms of your home. When you set your thermostat to the temperature

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