Dec 21, 2018 | Blogs
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...
Nov 25, 2018 | Blogs
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...
Oct 20, 2018 | Blogs
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...
Sep 29, 2018 | Blogs
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...
Aug 16, 2018 | Blogs
Your home in Gurnee, IL could be secretly exposing you to a hazardous gas. Radon is a toxic radioactive byproduct that occurs when uranium decomposes. The gas percolates through the ground, creeps inside basements and concentrates inside local homes. Due to the...
Jul 15, 2018 | Blogs
The humble thermostat has been a staple of Woodville, IL homes large and small for many decades. The earliest devices required manual operation and had two settings, on and off. Programmable thermostats, which added the ability to schedule heating and cooling periods,...
