Author Archives: Gregory Ibbotson

Your New Air Conditioner: In Addition To The SEER Rating, Weigh These Features

Spring is the perfect time of year to make upgrades to your HVAC system. You’ll beat the summer heat and cut back on the high energy bills that accompany it.

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Freon Prices Are Going Up, Along With The Temperature — Do You Really Want To Hang Onto That Old Air Conditioner?

R-22 refrigerant (often called Freon) prices are going through the roof, and you’re the one footing the bill. If you need to recharge your home air conditioning unit, it’s going

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Taking Charge Of Your Warm-Weather Energy Costs

Summer is rapidly approaching in the Chicago area, and for many homeowners that means increased energy costs. If you’re worried about the cost of keeping cool this summer, consider these

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Duct Sealing: For Comfort, Savings And Safety

Ductwork plays a key role in your cooling and heating system. Leaky ducts can result in more than 20 percent of conditioned air being lost before it can be delivered

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Maximize Savings With Your Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats can be an integral part of a smart energy-saving strategy in your home. Instead of functioning as a simple on/off switch for heating and cooling your home, programmable thermostats

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Hiring A Contractor: 11 Tips To Ensure That You Make The Right Choice

When you hear horror stories about bad contractor experiences, you know it’s critical that when hiring a contractor, you get the right one for your job. Here are some tips

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The Energy Factor: How It Figures Into Your Water-Heater Purchase

Time for a new water heater? Size and price are the most common factors people use to judge water heaters. But here’s one you might not normally think about –

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A Heat Pump, The Tax-Refund Investment With A Long-Term Payoff

Any home improvement project is an investment. When you put your money into your home, you want to get the best return for your dollars that you can. If your tax

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If You’ve Nursed Your Furnace Through The Heating Season, Now’s The Time To Make That Purchase

The heating season is about over and if you limped through the winter with a failing furnace, spring is a good time to start looking around for a replacement. Like

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Ductwork Banging And Clatter? Something’s The Matter

As conditioned air flows through ductwork, the ducts expand and contract due to temperature changes, and as you probably know, this can be noisy. Ductwork banging and clattering is not

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