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
Furnace Replacement Near Me
Picture the following: It's the last week of December, and temperatures are starting to drop. A homeowner in Yorkville suddenly realizes the furnace isn't working. She checks the thermostat, the air filter and even the circuit breakers – all are as they should be. She also scans the house for blocked vents – there aren't… Read More
Heating Maintenance: What You Should Know (and Maybe What You Didn’t)
Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield are wonderful places in which to own a home. Each has its own distinctive people, spirit and charm, and living down the road from Chicago can have its advantages too. We also get to experience the four seasons, so it's important to have HVAC that serves us with each… Read More
Air Filtration for Greater Indoor Air Quality
Here’s a sobering fact: The air we breathe at home in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield can be five times more polluted than the air we breathe outside. The Environmental Protection Agency identifies indoor air quality as a major health risk. When we consider it, we can begin to understand why. Dust, debris, fumes,… Read More
Are HVAC Preventive Maintenance Plans Worth It?
If we're honest, some of us in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield will admit that we probably don't think about scheduling annual HVAC maintenance. A few people might be on top of it, but more of us go on faith that our HVAC will continue to perform as it should. If an issue suddenly… Read More
The Difference Between a One-Stage and a Two-Stage Furnace
If you've ever had to install or replace a heating system for your home in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield, you may have heard the terms “single-stage furnace” and “two-stage furnace” before. If not, that's okay – you're not alone. These can be words you might hear more often during a sales discussion. Whether… Read More
Heating Repair Near Me
Winter is here, and so is the cold. Ideally, your heating system is working as it should in keeping you comfortable, safe and warm in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield. If you follow our blog (and we hope you do!), you’ll note that we include information about how to tell if your heating system… Read More