Spring is once again an established visitor here in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL). With the season in town, we naturally turn to opening the doors and windows to let the air and sunshine in. Many of us also probably head outdoors. May and early June are often pleasant enough, but as we… Read More
The New DOE SEER Standards & What They Mean to You
Spring and summer are here, and those of us in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) will be turning to our AC systems to maintain comfort during the next several months. HVAC industry science has continued to pursue and provide better, safer and more sustainable cooling systems for homes. At the same time, because… Read More
HVAC Prices in 2023: What You Should Know
Most of us here in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) are familiar with the word "inflation": a rise in prices because of an increase in the volume of money that results in the loss of its value. We've read, heard and talked about it, and many of us may also have felt its… Read More
My Indoor Air Quality in Winter
When winter settles in for a few months in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL), we're typically the most concerned with guarding ourselves from the cold. We keep windows and doors tightly sealed and run the furnace to stay warm. What we might not know is that the measures we take to resist the… Read More
What Is a Heat Exchanger & Why Should I Care?
A standard furnace in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) has seven primary parts: thermostat gas valve burners heat exchanger blower ventilation system ducts Each part is pivotal in keeping you warm during cold weather. Because of their central roles, these parts also endure the most wear and are most prone to requiring repair… Read More
Common Winter Furnace Problems
One might argue that if you've lived or worked in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL), you can probably do the same just about anywhere within the global compass points. Our summers often help define the word hot and our winters definitely have their own entry in cold. As we're making our way through… Read More
Things You Might Not Know About Your Furnace
If you live or work in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield (IL), a great thing about belonging to such a community is being able to help support it through the best of what you know and can do. Some people are teachers, plumbers or real estate agents. Others are artists, librarians or auto technicians.… Read More
A Furnace Needs a Physical Too
Most of us in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) have probably experienced it: We're at the doctor's office for an annual physical. The physician checks our vitals as well as our general condition from head to toe. During the exam, the doctor notices something of potential concern and advises on how to remain… Read More
Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?
The mild, pleasant weather of fall in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) certainly has its charm. We all can relate to the comfort and warmth of pulling on a sweater, pouring some hot cocoa and sitting by a crackling fire as heat and humidity give way to cooler air that often feels fresh… Read More
Why Fall Is the Best Time for Furnace Maintenance
Those who live in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) could reasonably argue that the summers are too short and the winters too long. They could also say a thing or two about heat that's high and cold that's low (as in real low). But each year there's the prize in the middle: fall.… Read More