Late August's sudden heat wave probably had very few of us in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) thinking about getting ready for fall. To the contrary, our AC was likely in a full march helping to ward off the heat index. Even with that sweltering pass-through and a few more weeks of summer… Read More
Holiday Heating & Air Quality Solutions: Stories from the Front
The holidays are a time of tradition with family and friends here near Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL). We mark and observe a season to be together, feel and share gratitude, and enjoy the sights and sounds of community. The holidays are also a time of steadily shifting weather as we move further… Read More
Common Fall Furnace Repair Parts: What to Know
When it's fall in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL), some of us might not be thinking about our furnaces yet because it's cool but not too cold out yet. Some of us might still even crack open the windows to let in a bit of the crisp autumn air. But as Illinoisans, we… Read More
Fall Furnace Maintenance: Always a Smart Move for Planners
There’s a good reason so many people welcome the fall in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL). It’s a great time of year when outdoor temperatures moderate, sights around us gain extra character and sunlight colors the air with a slight coppery tone. Because the temperatures are so pleasant after a typically sweltering summer,… 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
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 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
Furnace Systems in Our Neighborhoods: Common Brands We Repair & Maintain
Winter is back here in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL), and it never fails to remind us why we own a furnace. With the kind of cold we get, our heating system becomes a VIP at home every year. We're fortunate that many of today's furnaces are more efficient and enduring than ever.… Read More
Furnace Noises: What’s Normal and What’s Not Normal?
An ideal situation for homeowners in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield is to have a furnace that performs all winter long with few issues and no need for repairs. Think of how much you depend on yours when icy winds are whipping and ice and snow are building outside. Your furnace works hard to… Read More