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Why Should You Install a New Furnace and AC at the Same Time?

Monday, March 29th, 2021

AC-and-furnace-ductworkThe time of year has come to start thinking about our cooling needs for the coming spring and summer. This means if your air conditioner is on the newer side and in good shape, it’s time to schedule a tune-up to keep it that way. If your air conditioner is aging, however (10-15 years old) and starting to show signs of struggle, it’s time to consider a replacement.

Before you rush out and purchase a new air conditioner though, there are a number of things to consider, including whether or not it would be beneficial to have a new furnace installed at the same time. In many cases, this is a good option. Read on as we uncover why!

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Boost Your Heating Efficiency This Year with These Tips

Monday, November 9th, 2020

animated-checklistWinter is just around the corner, and we want to help you be prepared! Let’s face it, it can get pretty darn cold around here. And you need a fully functional and highly efficient heater to see you through the season.

Having a great heater is about a number of things—it means you want a heater that is reliable, effective, and highly efficient. Our winters and sometimes even our springs stay chilly for too long to sacrifice any of this or to overpay for comfort. Fortunately, there are some relatively simple steps you can take toward boosting your heating efficiency and saving even more money as a result.

Read on as we uncover our top heating efficiency-boosting tips.

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Is It Ever Too Late for Heating Maintenance?

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

hvac-ventWith the official end of winter just a few short weeks away, it’s easy to assume that heating maintenance would be pointless, now. But this isn’t actually the case. Unless your system has completely broken down and needs replacement, it’s never too late for heating maintenance.

Maintenance tune-ups accomplish 3 very important things for your heating system; they ensure the system is thoroughly cleaned, they ensure any components that are loose or wearing down are adjusted or replaced, and they help our technician spots signs of repair needs so we can alert you do them. This will help your system out, and your energy bills out, no matter what time of the year it is!

How? By contributing to:

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5 Signs That You Need a New HVAC System

Monday, October 14th, 2019

 

newly installed HVAC system in front of a wood fence

With a new season on the horizon, you may be wondering about the condition of your HVAC system. Have you been calling for repairs too frequently? Is your unit showing symptoms of old age and operational problems, costing you more money than you think you should be paying?

It could be time for an HVAC system replacement. And the good news is that you’re in the right place. Our AC installation experts in Joliet, IL, are happy to help you make an educated decision on what HVAC system would be best for your home. In the meantime, here are five signs that it is time to replace, rather than repair, your HVAC system.

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