Monthly Archives: January 2012

UV Lights: Boost Your Home’s Resistance As Cold And Flu Season Sets In

With cold and flu season setting in, you may feel helpless against the relentlessness of these germs. But with the help of UV lights, you can boost your home’s resistance

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Home Winterizing: As The Temperature Drops, Try These Five Energy-Saving Strategies

Winter temperatures in Northwest Suburban Chicago hover, on average, in the 20s or below. Therefore, winterizing your home is key in keeping you warm and toasty this winter, while keeping

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A Radiant Heating System: 3 Reasons You Should Be Giving It Serious Thought

The climate in northwest Chicago is one of the best for a radiant heating system. Once the weather cools in the fall, it almost never warms up until spring, which

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Sealing The Air Leaks In Your Home? Remember To Check The Attic Hatch

While you’re warm and cozy inside your home this winter, you could be wasting energy in areas you’ve never even considered. Perhaps you think you’re buttoned up tight, what with

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What You Get When You Buy An Ibbotson Planned Service Agreement

Are you looking for hassle-free, priority service for you HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system in the Northwest Chicago area? A planned service agreement with the professionals at Ibbotson

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Ways To Lower Your Heating Bills That Will Cost You Nothing Or Next To Nothing

The U.S. Energy Information Administration just released the short-term energy outlook for this winter, and projections for household heating costs are up by 10 percent. This likely is unwelcome news

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Carbon-Monoxide Detectors: Just Having Them Isn’t Enough — You Must Have Them In The Right Places Too

Since the 1990s, the International Association of Fire Chiefs has lobbied hard to make homeowners aware of the virtues of carbon monoxide detectors, which alert you to dangerous levels of

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Mapping Out A Long-Term Energy-Savings Strategy

If you’re like most other homeowners, you’re looking for ways to increase your energy savings. You may have done several things already, but it’s always a good idea to have

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How A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Influences System Efficiency And Lifespan

The variable-speed blower motor is not a new advancement in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry, but until recently, they were used primarily for commercial applications.  However, variable-speed

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