Tag Archives: heating and cooling

How A Programmable Thermostat Boosts Comfort And Energy Savings At The Same Time

Programmable thermostats are a great way to boost your home’s comfort and energy savings. They are relatively affordable, which makes installing one an easy and efficient upgrade for your home.

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What NATE Certification Means When You’re Deciding On An HVAC Contractor

Your HVAC system controls how comfortable you are in your home every day. When looking for someone to perform HVAC work — be it a new installation, repair work or

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Planning Some Fall Landscaping? Keep Your Home’s Insulation In Mind When You Plant

If you are looking to do some fall landscaping to improve the beauty of your northwest Chicago home, you might want to also consider how those shrubs and trees can

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Why UV Lights Should Be A Key Player In Your Clean-Air Strategy

If you are trying to improve the indoor air quality of your Chicago area home, you should seriously consider implementing UV (ultraviolet) lights into your air system.  They are able

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Go To A Zoning System, And Declare A Truce In Your Battle Of The Thermostat

Does your family battle over who controls the thermostat?

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Degree Days: What They Are, And How They Enter Into Your Energy Calculations

Summertime weather in Chicago can vary greatly throughout the season. Some days might experience heat waves, while others remain a pleasant 75.  And other days, it’s 60. Whether outdoors or in, people are

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Shopping For A New Air Conditioner? Look For The SEER Rating And The Energy-Star Label

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, you should certainly spend your time looking at central air conditioners.  These are more efficient than window units, operate with

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Is Comfort A Priority? Why Zoning Systems Can Help

Do you want to be able to have the optimum sleeping temperature in one part of your home, while another part of your home is cozy and comfortable for other

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

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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Tips For Choosing An HVAC Contractor For Annual Service

When looking for a professional to conduct an annual service check-up on your heating and cooling equipment, selecting the right contractor is essential. You should make sure that you choose

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