Heating and Cooling Blog

Heat pumps are an energy efficient way to both heat and cool your Lake Villa, IL home. They move warm air to cooler spaces rather than converting electricity directly to heat and consume far less energy than electric resistance heaters to produce an equal amount of heat. In moderate climates, they can keep a home […]

Ideally, your home will deliver the perfect temperature no matter what room you’re in. Unfortunately, this level of comfort isn’t a reality for many Lake Villa, IL homeowners. Hot and cold spots are a common problem throughout the home. If you’re struggling with uneven temperatures in your home, there are several ways that you can […]

Ventilation is one of the most overlooked parts of the HVAC acronym, but it’s vital for maintaining a healthy living environment. Indoor air that’s recirculated must be filtered regularly. Even so, pollutants concentrate indoors, especially in areas like Grayslake, IL where homes are tightly sealed to keep out the heat and humidity as well as […]

If your current HVAC system is at or near the 15-year mark, it might be time to consider a replacement. In Gurnee, IL, and other northern climates, heat pumps work double-time keeping your home cool in the summer and cozy in the winter. As they age, things can go wrong due to wear and tear […]

As you probably know, airborne pollutants can pose a significant threat to your Grayslake, IL home’s air quality and your health. Having a tightly sealed home helps you save energy, but insufficient ventilation allows harmful particles to accumulate and pollute the air you breathe. Fortunately, a UV lamp can be a very effective means of […]

On January 1, 2010, manufacturers stopped using R-22 in new HVAC equipment. This is part of a gradual phase-out that’s overseen by the EPA. If you live in Gurnee, IL, and your air conditioner runs on R-22, here’s what you need to know. What is R-22? From the 1950s through 2010, R-22 was the most […]