One of the most common problems encountered by those with a furnace is a process known as short-cycling. When this occurs, your furnace will operate for only a few minutes at a time. This only allows a small amount of heat to be distributed around your home, making it feel much colder than the temperature […]
Should I Have My Furnace Checked Every Year By A Technician?
Homeowners that live in the Upper Midwest know to always expect the unexpected when it comes to the weather. From scorching summer heat to subzero temperatures resulting from a Polar vortex, your home has to be prepared to endure the most extreme types of weather. What that means for your heating and cooling appliances is […]
Breathe Easier: Tips For Unhealthy Air Quality In Chicago
Hot, heavy and humid. These are just a few terms many Chicagoans might use to describe what the weather has been like lately. While this seems normal for summer weather in the Upper Midwest, that isn’t quite the case. Smoke from the wildfires burning across the pacific northwest have contributed to the increased heat, humidity […]
What to do if your AC won’t turn on
In the heat of the summer, there is nothing worse than having your air conditioner shut off and not turn back on. While it seems like a good time to panic, there are a few factors you need to check before officially concluding that your ac is broken. Step 1: Check the Breaker Whether it […]
Too Hot to Sleep? How to Make Your Bedroom Cooler
Getting a good night’s rest in the heat of summer can be a struggle. To do so, your body temperature needs to drop by 1-2 degrees. So you crank up the AC when trying to stay cool. But doing so with a basic air conditioner is rarely energy efficient. And your electric bill makes that […]
