Humidity is a major factor in home comfort and indoor air quality. A balanced humidity level in your home can improve the efficiency of your furnace or air conditioner and create a healthier living environment. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, the optimal humidity level for a work or living […]
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There are numerous ways ductwork can detract from the efficiency of your central heating and cooling system. If you suspect your system isn’t performing up to its full potential, you may want to examine your ducts for problems, or better yet, have them inspected by a trusted professional. One of the most common problems is
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Americans spend a lot of money on energy to ensure comfortable living, especially during the cold of winter and heat of summer. To get the most out of the money you spend on heating and cooling, it is important to have sufficient insulation. This will help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer
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Summer is on its way out, and the weather is beginning to cool, but be sure not to neglect your A/C maintenance routine. Now is a good time to get ahead on caring for your air conditioning system that worked so hard to keep you cool and comfortable all summer. Here are a few tips
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An air conditioner can keep your house cool even on the hottest Illinois summer day. But how does it do so? To understand this miracle of modern technology, you have to take a look at air conditioner anatomy. An A/C system is made up of multiple different parts that work together to take heat from
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If you’re having a home energy audit conducted, a blower door test likely will be an important part of this home assessment. This test will establish how airtight your Hamel, Illinois home is. This means that you can identify places where warm air can leak into your interior from the outside in the summer and
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When you’re having a new air conditioner installed, there is much to consider including the brand, price and size you want for your home. However, you should not fall into the trap of thinking that bigger is better. In fact, oversized air conditioners can cost you more both upfront and in the long run. This is
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Have you ever compared your summer electric bills with the rest of the year? Due to the high cost of air conditioning, electric bills could be about double from June through August compared to November through January. To help ease the expense of air conditioning, look for advanced features in your next air conditioner, such
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There are many unusual noises that can be associated with your air conditioner, but you should be on especially high alert for any noise in your air conditioner compressor. The compressor is the heart of your system, and when it fails, it’s just as serious as losing the motor in your car. Fortunately, by listening
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An overworked air conditioner is not a problem you want, especially during summer. A struggling A/C will leave you uncomfortable and could break down faster; an expense no one wants to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to help your system perform better on hotter days and help to keep your home more comfortable overall.
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