There are too many variables involved for us to give accurate phone quotes. Typically there are several factors that determine the cost of a new A/C unit. A/C Unit Pricing Factors Efficiency – This is the primary cost factor. 13 SEER is the basic unit and they go up to 26 SEER. The cost difference … Continued
Summer HVAC Tips for Air Conditioning Maintenance When temperatures rise in Illinois during the hotter months of the year, air conditioners get to work to cool things down. This extra effort on the part of your HVAC system means it will need some additional attention to keep doing its job efficiently and effectively. Along with … Continued
Like most appliances, water heaters are taken for granted until there is a problem. While most homeowners have their HVAC equipment maintained on a regular basis, water heaters are usually not checked out. The quality of the water has a lot to do with the longevity of a water heater. The average lifespan is 10-15 … Continued
Every summer we get numerous service calls related to “no cooling” problems. Many of those issues are due to freeze up of the evaporator coil. When a system has an icing problem it could mean that the coil, suction line (thick copper line from coil to compressor) or compressor are encapsulated with ice. Once the … Continued
This is a very common situation with many homeowners, especially with high temperature and humidity like we just had. Some of the most common causes are: Dirty Filters–Restricts airflow which will cause the evaporator coil to freeze, which results in very little or no airflow in the house. Refrigerant Imbalance–If the charge is not up … Continued
In an ideal world you should not have to add refrigerant to your A/C system. Unfortunately, sometimes leaks develop for a number of reasons. The key is to find the leak and fix it. There are several ways to find leaks. We use electronic leak detectors, dyes, and ultraviolet light, soap bubbles and nitrogen for … Continued
For many people, spring is the beginning of allergy season. Many of the contributing factors of allergies and respiratory problems are beyond our control. However, when it comes to I.A.Q (Indoor Air Quality), we can definitely control and condition the air quality within our homes. Hopefully, no one would live in a home without cleaning … Continued
It’s not always easy to control air quality in your home when it comes to how much moisture is in the air at any given time. With situations of this nature, you may need either a humidifier or dehumidifier to fine-tune your indoor air quality. Below, we go over the differences between humidifiers and dehumidifiers … Continued
Over the last 30-40 years air conditioners have not changed that much when it comes to indoor comfort. They were designed to cool the house and dehumidification was an added bonus in the process. Unfortunately, too many systems are oversized which results in a cold, clammy house. To minimize this problem the industry designed a … Continued
We can’t control the quality of air outdoors, but we can control it in our homes. There are four items that can be installed in your home which will give you the most healthy and fresh air throughout the year. Filtration Every furnace has a basic air filter, but to maximize indoor air quality you … Continued
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