Spring Filter Questions
Spring is a new season, and with the new season comes new questions concerning your HVAC system. As you being to bring the air conditioner out of hibernation, you may have some questions regarding the...
View ArticleWhy Does it Cost So Much to Clean an A-Coil?
Why does it cost so much to clean an A-COIL? The truth is it doesn’t have to! I was recently asked by a customer why we had to pull out the a-coil to clean it. The answer was because it had so much...
View ArticleCommon Causes of A/C Damage
What do children, lawn mowers, and rodents have in common? At first guess you may think nothing, but they are actually some of the most common causes of physical air conditioner damage. This summer, a...
View ArticleFreon Fanatics!
I had a customer tell me he needed Freon is his air conditioner to make it cool better. I of course told him I would check out the whole system and let him know why it wasn’t cooling to his...
View ArticleHome Inspections and Second Opinions
This summer, a good friend of mine and his wife thought that they had found their dream home. They bought a home that had been repossessed by the bank, then purchased, and remodeled by a rehab...
View ArticleImproving Rain Gutter Performance
Fall is a beautiful season, and it is just around the corner. As summer nears its end, proactive homeowners across this great country are considering the necessary maintenance that will have to be...
View ArticleStop Clogging Your Drains!
If you find yourself de-clogging the drains in your home on a regular basis, you are not alone. Clogged drains are the most common plumbing problem, and unfortunately, the majority of the time the...
View ArticlePutting Off Plumbing Problems
You maintain the furnace at the beginning of every heating season and you check out the air conditioner before the heat of summer arrives, yet you neglect other major systems within the home. The...
View ArticleWater Hammer Woes
Does your plumbing system suffer from water hammer? Is there a loud banging throughout the home every time a faucet is shut off? Have you been ignoring the noise in hopes that it will go away on its...
View ArticleFinding Leaks You Never Knew You Had
Has your water bill left you scratching your head wondering why it is so high? If so, you are not alone. Homeowners all over the United States spend much of their time focusing on how to lower the...
View ArticleCommon Window Air Conditioner Leaks and Condensation Problems
Thousands upon thousands of homeowners rely upon window or through the wall air conditioning units to cool their home during the hottest Chicago summers. Many use these systems because of the high...
View ArticleDon’t Miss a Chance to Save on New HVAC: Part 2
Buying on a Budget As the deadline of May 1st approaches, homeowners will suddenly find that the 90% AFUE furnaces the law now requires them to purchase are more expensive than they were in previous...
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