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Heat Exchangers Decoded
What is a Heat Exchanger? The heat exchanger is a series of sealed chambers in your furnace that separates the combustion process from your breathing air. The combustion process begins at your burners and ends where your exhaust is vented from your home (either your...
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Toys 4 Tots Drive
Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program's mission is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. The program helps to spread the message of hope to the...
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Furnace Repair Vs. Replace
There are few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about a new furnace. How Old Is Your Furnace? According to the Department of Energy the average lifespan of a furnace is 15 to 20 years. As your furnace approaches this age range you should start to...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours! Contact the...
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5 Reasons to Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance
Once the cooler weather hits here in West Chicago, IL, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want it, you should have your furnaced cleaned and checked by...
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Humidifiers In The Fall
In Chicago, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious as the leaves on trees begin to turn over, but many will notice fall from the sudden drop in humidity. We can all agree fall brings cooler weather, and dry brittle air. Cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture...
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5 Furnace Myths
Myth 1 My house will heat up faster if I set my thermostat to the highest setting. Fact It doesn't matter if you set your thermostat up 2 or 10 degrees, your single stage furnace is going to heat at the same rate. Setting your thermostat 10 degrees up will only leave...
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Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?
Indoor air quality (IAQ) often goes unthought of in most people's home and businesses, but if left neglected IAQ can have detrimental health effects. Recently the EPA found people spend an average of 90% of their time indoors with air quality 2-5 times more polluted...
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Ductless Heating and Cooling
Originally from Japan, ductless heating and cooling (AKA mini-split systems) was introduced to the US about 30 years ago. Sales and popularity have been growing since then due to their high efficiency levels, affordable price tag, and flexibility of installation....
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DIY How To Chose The Right Filter For Your Home
How to pick your Filter The furnace filter is often the most forgot about household item The overall effectiveness of a filter is rated based on the Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) scale developed by The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating...
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