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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.
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Tags: basement, Chiacgo, flood, Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning, sump pump installation, sump pumps, water
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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
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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.
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Tags: air conditioner, Cooling, Furnace, programmable thermostats, saving energy
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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
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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 | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
When it comes to maintenance of your air conditioner and furnace we can all agree on one thing, it’s really important. If you’ve ever had to do without the comfort of heat in winter or cool air in the summer you know how unbearable it can be. Let’s be clear we are not talking about being spoiled, but rather the frustration of having to deal with equipment failures and repairs. More than likely you will be told that it could have been prevented with some simple, seasonal maintenance that would have determined the potential problem.
Since the topic is air conditioner and furnace maintenance let’s first discuss some simple ways to save energy and keep your HVAC system running properly. Change your filters every month. It sounds too simple but you actually have to remember which is the hard part. When you change your filter, write the date on the side of the filter so that weeks later you can have a more accurate gauge of when it’s due for a change. There are many different types of filters, some inexpensive filters and more costly filters. What you will find is the least expensive filters for your furnace allow more airflow but sacrifice on blocking the dust, dirt, dander and pollen that a better more costly filter will catch. The other aspect of a more costly filter is you may sacrifice some airflow it will do a better job of making sure your furnace does not get clogged with dust and dirt that then move across your heating and cooling system.
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Tags: AC Tune Up, Air conditioning, Cooling, furnace celaning, Heating, HVAC, maintenance
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Many homeowners pay very little attention to their air filters during the summer. Perhaps because we think of summer as lasting only a few months, however it does not take very long for a filter to become dirty or clogged. Changing the filter on a monthly basis is beneficial not only because it will reduce the allergens such as pollen and dust within your home.
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Tags: air conditioner, air filter, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, replacement
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
Moving Time
August and September are very popular months for moving into new homes. Many homeowners anxiously await the opportunity to finally make changes to their new home such as painting and small remodeling projects. One of the things that often gets ignored is having the air ducts cleaned. If you are moving into a new home or a newly constructed home consider having the air duct system cleaned so that you can have the peace of mind that things are exactly as you would like them.
Choose the Right Company
After all the construction dust has settled from a newly built home or after all the painting and cleaning have been done and the old carpets have been removed does it make sense that air that gets circulated throughout your home has remnants of the past? There are many advantages to having your duct system cleaned so it’s important to choose the right company. There are many small and cheap companies out there but consider choosing a company that has been certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association and has the proper equipment to fully clean the ducts.
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Tags: air duct system, dryer fire, dryer vent cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Four Seasons, new construction, new home
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Below are a few energy saving tips for the Air Conditioning Season, which will save money, keep you cooler and save money. If you have central air conditioning or a window air conditioning unit, you can cut your electric bills significantly, especially in very warm climates, by following these energy-saving cooling tips this summer.
- When buying a window air conditioning unit, more is not necessarily better. Base the size of the air conditioning unit on the size of the room, the other factors that affect the temperature in the room, such as how many windows it has and whether it faces south, north, etc. An air conditioning unit that is too big for the room will work harder and cost you more. (more…)
Tags: AC Tune Up, central air conditioners, Energy Saving Tips, high efficiency, save money
Posted in Air conditioning, Informational, Savings, maintenance | 1 Comment »
