Author Archive
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Many of the things we do to become more energy efficient are helpful in more ways than just saving money. In this article we’ll take a look at a few reasons why Energy Efficiency Is Good For Everyone. Lots of Americans are focused on keeping their bodies and healthy but also doing things that contribute to a healthy planet. We strive to do little things like walk more and drive less which help us stay healthy and reduce energy consumption. In our homes there are things that we can do to that will keep us healthy and save money.
One of the things that contributes to energy efficiency and health is a furnace cleaning. Having your furnace cleaned will provide you with an inspection that will ensure your heating system runs well, you can avoid potential breakdowns and maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. A furnace cleaning will help your system run more efficiently helping you to reduce heating bills. In addition, properly insulating your home whether it’s attic insulation or just putting plastic over your windows will help eliminate drafts. These are all steps that will keep your family warm, safe and save energy and money. Your local HVAC company can assist you most of these items.
(more…)
Tags: attic insulation, energy efficiency, furnace cleaning, heating system, HVAC
Posted in Air Quality, Air filtration, Duct Cleaning, Furnace, Health, Safety, attic insulation, furnace filtration | No Comments »
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Most people may not be aware of the crucial function the heat exchanger play in the operation of the furnace. The primary function of the heat exchanger is to move warm air through the duct system while also venting the toxic gases outside the home. Over time the heat exchanger may become cracked or even fail. When this happens the ability of the heat exchanger to vent gases is decreased and can even result in the gases being circulated into the duct work and throughout your home.
(more…)
Tags: Furnace, furnace tune up, heat exchanger, HVAC, Inspection
Posted in Air Quality, Furnace, Health, Heating, Informational, Safety, maintenance | No Comments »
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
The first Monday of each September is a very important holiday that we know as Labor Day. It is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers and constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well being of our country.
Some folks see Labor Day as the end of summer weekends away, cookouts, and the closing of the pool! Either way it is appropriate that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strengths, freedom, and leadership – the American worker. At Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning we recognize the contributions and dedication of our employees. We also want to recognize our customers who are also hard-working people who choose us for their HVAC needs. So tip your hat to yourself and all you know who work hard all year long to enjoy and relax on the one day dedicated to them. Have a safe and happy Labor Day 2010!!
-P.K.
Tags: Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning, HVAC
Posted in Heating, Informational | No Comments »
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Here are some useful tips from Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning for maintaining your water heater. Though often neglected draining the water heater is an important part of water heater maintenance and extending the life of your hot water tank. Most people fall into the trap of out of sight- out of mind. Most homeowners do not regularly check the temperature of their water heaters or remember to drain the sediment from the tank.
By draining the hot water tank you can help eliminate the build up of sediment in the tank. What sometimes happens is after a few years the build up of sediment may limit the amount of water available to be heated but also the sediment may cover the heating element and lead to it burning out.
(more…)
Tags: drain, hot water tanks, maintenance, water heaters
Posted in Heating, Home Services, Informational, Quality, maintenance | No Comments »
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
A savvy consumer knows quality when they see it. Manufacturers of heating and air conditioning products produce millions of pieces of equipment. The equipment used to heat and cool your home is becoming more and more efficient as we move forward. At Four Seasons, we install Lennox brand equipment because we know they make a high quality product that we can sell to our customers at a fair price. But no matter what the brand, the product is only as good as those that install or service it. That is the Four Seasons difference. We are dedicated to constant training for our brand new employees all the way up to the longest-tenured employee so that EVERY unit we install or service is going to provide quality comfort exactly as it is supposed to from the manufacturer. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Air conditioning, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Heating, Lennox, Quality
Posted in Air conditioning, Boiler, Furnace, Heating, Informational, customer service | No Comments »
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Most people know about sump pumps because there may already be one in the basement when they move into a house, or because they’ve had to have some install a sump pump after having flooding issues or back-ups in their basements. In order to understand why sump pumps are so useful and why you should have Four Seasons install your sump pump we are going help you understand their significance.
If the basement or crawlspace in your house falls below the water table having a sump pump installed is a good precautionary measure. When the soil surrounding your homes’ foundation gets over saturated by heavy rains, water may make it’s way through leaks or cracks and into the basement. As little as an inch of water in your basement is enough to do significant damage to any storage items or in a finished basement.
(more…)
Tags: basement, Chiacgo, flood, Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning, sump pump installation, sump pumps, water
Posted in Sump Pump | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month! Which makes it a good time to clean your HVAC system to help improve your indoor air quality for those suffering. Here are 4 reasons why you should get your heating, cooling and duct system cleaned:
- If you have an air conditioner tune up performed it will do a better job of dehumidifying your home, plus save you money by operating more efficiently. Combined with regularly changing your filter and your are well on your way to making the air in your home cleaner. (more…)
Tags: Air Conditioner Tune Up, Air Purification, clean air, Cooling, Duct Cleaning, Heating, hvac system
Posted in Air Quality, Air conditioning, Air filtration, Duct Cleaning, Health, Informational, Vent Cleaning, maintenance | No Comments »
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
We like to periodically share some quick tips on Saving Energy, here are a few more you may or may not be familiar with.
Install an ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostat to automate your HVAC system and save energy whenever you are not at home or while you are sleeping. A programmable thermostat will adjust temperature settings based on your schedule, and can be overridden for unscheduled events. This “smart thermostat” can turn on the furnace or central air conditioner one hour before arrival and keep it off or at a lower, more energy-efficient temperature on weekends instead of heating or cooling unoccupied space.
(more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Cooling, Furnace, programmable thermostats, saving energy
Posted in Air conditioning, Heating, Informational, Management, Savings | 2 Comments »
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Beginning May 1, 2010 until May 31, 2011, residential rebates are available to Nicor Gas customers for purchases and installation of the following high efficiency products. Rebates as much as $400 on boilers, between $200 – $250 on furnaces.
The eligible products include high efficiency water heaters, furnaces, and gas boilers. These products must be installed by a professional heating & cooling contractor. Your purchase must be made between May 1, 2010, and May 31, 2011. Your application must be received by Nicor, and be postmarked no later than 60 days after purchase. Unlike, some other tax credits or rebates, this one is available to landlords.
This is a great time to capitalize on the Nicor rebate if you are a Nicor customer because you can also take advantage of manufacturer discounts and the federal tax credit on energy efficient products like furnaces, air conditioners and boilers. A reminder, purchase and installation of attic insulation also qualifies for a tax credit of up to $1,500.00.
Tags: Air conditioners, attic insualtion, boilers, furnaces, heating cooling, Nicor Gas, rebates
Posted in Boiler, Furnace, Heating, Informational, Savings | No Comments »
Friday, August 20th, 2010
How do you know if your air duct system needs to be cleaned? Many people who move in to newly renovated or new construction homes may think there air duct system is clean. However, your home inspector will acknowledge that there will be plenty of dust and debris left in your system from the construction. If you have lived in your house and can’t remember when the last time your air ducts were inspected and clean, you too may find that it’s time to have your air ducts cleaned. (more…)
Tags: air duct system, air ducts, Cooling, debris, dust, Heating, indoor air quality, mold, pollen
Posted in Air Quality, Air conditioning, Air filtration, Duct Cleaning, Health, Informational, Quality, Vent Cleaning | No Comments »
