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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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The Energy Star: Let It Guide You When You’re Making Important Decisions

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 22, 2011

As energy prices and the temperature in Chicago continue their upward momentum, it has become imperative to seek out HVAC equipment that can mitigate these volatile energy-price movements and lower your

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

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 20, 2011

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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Is This The Year You Finally Replace Your Furnace? Do The Math

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 15, 2011

If the wintertime gas bills of recent years have you feeling blue, it may be time to replace that old furnace with a new, high-efficiency model.

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Chilly Weather Isn’t That Far Away — Have You Scheduled Your Service Check?

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 13, 2011

Summer and the intense heat that comes along with it are on their way out and soon you will need to be prepared for the drop in temperatures. Scheduling 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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HVAC Maintenance: What You Can Do Yourself, And What You Should Leave To The Experts

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: September 6, 2011

Proper maintenance of your HVAC system can make a huge difference in how efficiently it cools and heats your home. While it’s a good idea to have a scheduled maintenance

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Why MERV’s A Term You Should Know When You Shopping For An Air Filter

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: August 25, 2011

You may have heard about the problems with indoor air quality in the majority of modern homes. Though the outdoor air pollution in Chicago may get a lot of press,

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

By Gregory Ibbotson | Published: August 18, 2011

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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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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