Posts Tagged ‘Alton’
Geothermal A/C: Comfortable, Clean and Quiet Cooling for Your Home
While many people look to the sun for green energy, there’s a more dependable option right under your feet; geothermal A/C utilizes the constant temperatures that are found several underground to provide cooling at efficiencies that are unmatched by traditional A/C. These constant underground temperatures are found basically everywhere, and there are a range of…
Read MoreCheck Your Insulation for Fall
Americans spend a lot of money on energy to ensure comfortable living, especially during the cold of winter and heat of summer. To get the most out of the money you spend on heating and cooling, it is important to have sufficient insulation. This will help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer…
Read MoreRadiant Heating — How It Works to Keep Southwest Illinois Homes Cozy in Cool Temps
If you’re looking for an alternative to a traditional gas furnace in your Metro-East home this winter, you might want to consider a radiant heating system. What Is a Radiant Heating System? Radiant heating systems largely rely on radiant heat transfer, which can be explained as the delivery of heat directly from a warm surface to…
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Choosing an HVAC Contractor
Are you in the market for a new HVAC contractor and don’t know what questions to ask or the guidelines you should follow? To ensure that you’re not in the dark when making your decision, here are some factors to consider when choosing an HVAC contractor: Ask around – There’s a good chance that someone you…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing a Whole-House Humidifier
If your Metro East Illinois home was too dry and the air had little or no moisture this past winter, it may have caused more harm than simple discomfort. Low humidity can result in dry skin and increased allergic reactions, plus it can cause wood fixtures in your southwest Illinois home to split or crack over time. Use…
Read MoreA Geothermal System for Your Southwest Illinois Home: How Tax Credits Can Help
Updated 8/2019 If you’re considering replacing or adding a geothermal system to your home, you’re on the right track of energy savings and improved home comfort! Additionally, the federal government is offering a 30% tax credit on qualified geothermal system purchase and installation through 2019. After 2019, systems will still be eligible for a tax credit,…
Read MoreAcquiring a New Air Conditioner: Guidelines for Shopping and Installation
Investing in a new air conditioner doesn’t require you to become an expert about these appliances, since you can rely on the knowledge that the HVAC contractor provides, but it does help to know something about them. You’re satisfaction, comfort, cooling costs and system longevity depend on the decisions you make beforehand. Sizing, energy efficiency…
Read MoreAnalyzing Ductwork Problems: Rule Out What It Isn’t
There are numerous ways ductwork can detract from the efficiency of your central heating and cooling system. If you suspect your system isn’t performing up to its full potential, you may want to examine your ducts for problems, or better yet, have them inspected by a trusted professional. One of the most common problems is…
Read MoreHeat Loss Afflicting Your Household? Follow These Steps and See Results
The cost of heating your home in the winter can be quite the budget-buster, and even more so if your home isn’t energy efficient. Consider the following steps to increase your home’s energy efficiency and reduce heat loss to the outside: Check the age of the ductwork: Old ductwork, or ductwork that wasn’t designed or installed…
Read MoreAir Filter Replacement Should Be On Your Winter List of To-Dos
If it’s been a while since you changed your forced-air heating and cooling system’s air filter, it’s time to remedy that situation right away. Air filter replacement is one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to keep your furnace performing at peak capacity. Here’s a brief overview of air filter replacement and what it means…
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