If your home has serious comfort problems, you might blame furnace efficiency or a faulty thermostat. However, it’s also possible that your home has design elements that make it difficult for nearly any system to adequately heat or cool the space, and this can be true whether you have a new or old home. A […]
Upstairs Too Warm? Downstairs Too Cool? A Zoning System Can Take Care Of That Read More »
Your home’s indoor air quality, as well as moisture control, relies on its ventilation. If you don’t have a mechanical ventilation system, such as an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) or heat recovery ventilator (HRV), natural ventilation and air infiltration are generally not enough to keep the air in your home clean and moisture-free. The HRV
At the top of the list of least-desirable phrases homeowners want to hear is: Frozen pipes. Not only are frozen pipes just plain inconvenient and a huge undertaking to repair and clean up, but they’re an expense that’s fairly easy to avoid — if you know how to prevent this problem. Oddly enough, it’s not
Frozen Pipes: Preventing A Problem You Definitely Don’t Want Read More »
Are you intimidated by the prospect of a furnace replacement? There’s no need to be — it’s relatively easy if you follow the three guidelines listed below: Find a top-notch contractor Finding the right contractor is easier said than done, but if you keep the following factors in mind, you can weed out the best
Furnace Replacement: As Easy As 1, 2, 3 Read More »
If you have equipment in your home that uses natural gas, oil or propane, such as a furnace or water heater, the risk of gas leaks is ever-present. While the chances that a gas leak will happen in your home are not very high, it’s important to know how to detect and prevent this invisible
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Living in the Midwest, you know that finding ways to manage heating costs is a priority every winter. In fact, heating costs often comprise well over half of a homeowner’s total energy budget, so it’s wise to figure out how you can reduce heating costs, without impacting home comfort. There are a variety of ways
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Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow aren’t uncommon in Southwest Illinois, and in order to be prepared for a power outage, it’s essential that your home is ready. If you’ve ever experienced a power outage, you know how inconvenient, and even hazardous, it can be. However, taking the time to gather a few supplies and
A Crippling Power Outage Can Happen At Any Time — Are You Ready? Read More »
If you aren’t familiar with the benefits of a heat pump, it’s time to get the facts. Heat pumps have become an increasingly popular heating and cooling solution for homeowners in the Edwardsville area. They’re efficient, affordable and offer a level of convenience and comfort that’s hard to beat. The biggest question most people have is
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Ice dams on your roof in the winter are not just a nuisance. Once ice develops on your roof’s eaves, serious damage can occur to the home. In addition, ice dams can be a sign of significant problems within your attic. Southwest Illinois is particularly vulnerable to ice dams. Due to our position bordering the
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Duct cleaning is an increasingly widespread procedure that cleans most of the components of a forced-air system. The effectiveness of the procedure is not fully understood, so it can be difficult to determine when or if you should have your ducts cleaned. One reason homeowners are increasingly looking into duct cleaning is for the perceived
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