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What You Get When You Buy An Ibbotson Planned Service Agreement

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: January 17, 2012

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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AFUE Rating: What It Is And Why It Matters When You’re Replacing Your Furnace

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: October 25, 2011

The question of when to replace your furnace is a very important one. It is a major investment that can be quite expensive, and it has huge implications on how comfortable

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Have You Put Draining The Water Heater On Your Fall Things-To-Do List? You Should, And Here’s Why

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: October 4, 2011

On your fall to-do list, it’s important to add on the chore of draining your water heater. Draining and inspecting the components of your tank can prevent you from having a

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Getting A Radiant System? Great, But Do Your Homework First

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 8, 2011

Radiant heating systems are very efficient home comfort options, but it’s important to know how they work before pulling the trigger on a conversion.  This will help you decide whether

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Program Your Thermostat Before You Go On Vacation, And You’ll Have More Money For Your Trip

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: August 11, 2011

Most of us struggle with the same question when getting ready to leave for a week’s vacation.  Do I leave the air conditioning on or turn it off?

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WATER IN BASEMENT, IS YOUR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SAFE

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: August 4, 2011

     The recent flooding in Arlington Heights and the surrounding areas has caused  a lot of damage and headaches for people. The most important issues that should be addressed are the safe operation of

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If You’re Upgrading This Year, You Should Know Why Load Calculation Matters

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: July 21, 2011

If you are in the market for a new heating and cooling system, it would be a good idea to get a load calculation conducted on your home. Choosing equipment

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Air Purification Systems Might Be Just What You Need To Increase Fresh Air

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: July 14, 2011

An air purifier may be the device you need to improve your home’s air quality. While adding fresh air into your home through open doors and windows is a great

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You Should Know If Your Contractor Technicians are NATE Certified

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: June 14, 2011

Here in Chicago, there are hundreds of contractors available to work on the heating and cooling system in your home or business.  How can you ensure that you hire the

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