Archive for the ‘Air Quality’ Category
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Juggling a busy schedule is part of the day to day life of an average American. We all work long hours to provide for our family. We spend time caring for children and spending time with our loved ones and all of this leaves little time for anything else. As homeowners, general home maintenance is just one of the many responsibilities that come along with having a home. Finding time for this responsibility is the problem. There are other priorities that must come first, and if this sounds like your home life, odds are you could use a helping hand. This is where Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning and Four Seasons Home Services can lend a hand.
Licensed Pros for Every Need
At Four Seasons we have professionally trained and licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, handymen, window installation experts, and air duct cleaners. We can handle nearly any job around the home from furnace maintenance and repair to toilet replacements and gutter cleaning. Big or small, we value every customers needs no matter the cost of the job. Our goal is to make living in your home as comfortable as possible, and to make the space work for you and your family. Don’t put off your home’s much needed repairs any longer and rely on Four Seasons.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
There are certain times in life where second best simply is not good enough, and the when it comes to the indoor air quality in your home, settling for second best shouldn’t be an option especially if you have people in the home that suffer from respiratory conditions. The air you breathe during the winter months is full of leftover pollen from the previous season and heaping amounts of dust that accumulate during the long months spent inside. These contaminants are often the cause of respiratory illnesses, asthma and allergy flares, and bad smells in the home. These things will not go away without intervention, and now is the time to do something about it. At Four Seasons we offer our customers the number one rated professionally installed whole house filtration system from Lennox.
Get Cleaner, Healthier Air Today!
The Healthy Climate 16 Media Air Cleaner is one of the most impressive air cleaners out there. The unit is professionally installed into the duct work of any forced air heating and cooling system, and as air circulates through the home it all passes through this high tech system to be purified. Here are some of the many perks of choosing this air cleaner for your home:
- No additional energy costs beyond what you already pay to operate the furnace or air conditioner (more…)
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Your furnace is your home’s source of comfort. As long as that unit keeps running and continues to keep you and your family warm, there is a sense of security in the home. However, your furnace can quickly turn into a source of danger if you don’t take the proper precautions. Having a furnace in the home is like having a well ventilated and circulated fire in the home. It is able to keep everyone warm, but in the process is creates harmful combustion gases that must be expelled from the home. When everything is working properly and well cared for, venting these harmful gases is not a major concern. Yet, when maintenance falls by the wayside, the furnace can cause dangerous problems for your family. Luckily Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning is around to help you keep your furnace in check.
Heat Exchanger Deterioration
Not maintaining the furnace yearly could lead to a variety of problems that will require any number of repairs. But, the problems that a lack of maintenance can cause for your furnace’s heat exchanger are what truly concern us. The heat exchanger expands and contracts with every cycle of the furnace. Over time this will lead to the development of cracks and holes in the steel of the heat exchanger. Nearly all furnaces will meet this fate if they are in operation for long enough, but the goal is to prevent this from happening for as long as possible. That means that you must have yearly furnace cleanings performed on the system along with regular filter replacements. (more…)
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
You have seen the ads in the newspaper, on television, and on the highway. Duct cleaning seems to be a pretty popular but you have probably also heard much of the controversy that surrounds this service as well. Is it worth having done? Is it all just a scam? How much should having your ducts cleaned really cost? All of these questions could stop you from even considering this service, but then you take a peak down one of your return vents and you suddenly realize that something needs to be done. Four Seasons will show you what real duct cleaning service is suppose to look like, and all you have to do is call!
Dishonest Duct Cleaning Services
The scam artists out there like to pry on this service because the homeowner has little ability to see if the job was actually done properly. For the most part your ducts are hidden from view and without camera evidence of the cleaning being performed any scam artists can walk in, pretend to clean, and walk out with your money. Many of these companies will also throw on extra charges at the last second that you weren’t expecting, and when it comes to money, no one wants to be surprised by what they owe. These types of tactics are what shy people away from this valuable service, but Four Seasons offers the customer a much different experience. (more…)
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
From time to time Four Seasons offers a deal that you would have to be crazy to pass up, and one of these deals is the buy one get two free offer. Right now through the end of the year, Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning will give you the option to choose from 4 different HVAC accessories that will go great with your new furnace or air conditioner. Now is truly the best time to buy because if you wait, you will not only miss out on this offer, but you will also miss out on the tax credits and rebates that expire at the end of the year too!
It’s All about How You Accessorize Your HVAC
When you take advantage of the substantial savings that are to be had on some of the most energy efficient furnaces and air conditioners that Four Seasons has to offer, you will get to choose 2 of the following 4 accessories to go along with your purchase:
- Whole House Humidifier: Humidity is a problem in many homes during the winter months. If you have never had a humidifier before now, you will be amazed by the way that is enhances the comfort offered by the furnace. No more static and no more dry, cracked winter skin. If this sounds like something you need in your home, choose this accessory with your new furnace.
- 12 Years Parts and Labor Warranty: This is one of the most popular accessories that homeowners will pair with their HVAC purchase. This warranty guarantees 12 years of care free operation for your furnace. (more…)
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Monday, December 19th, 2011
Excess moisture and negative odors are two things that every homeowner wants to get out of their home as quickly as possible. It is for this reason that our bathrooms and kitchens are equipped with exhaust fans and ventilation systems. However, if we are not taking that moment to flip the switch to turn the fan on, we aren’t going to reap the benefits of these valuable fans.
Why Your Exhaust Fans are so Important!
The first step it to get used to turning on that fan with every hot shower, but if you are still noticing sweat on the walls and ceilings, there may be a problem. Many homes are equipped with fans that move very little air and therefore allow loads of moist air to remain inside the home after hot showers. This could lead to mold and mildew growth that will cause even bigger and more expensive problems.
The Tissue Test
What you need to do is test your fan. This is easy enough to do on your own with a piece of tissue paper. Simply hold a tissue up to the fan and let go. The fan should be able to hold the tissue securely to its grills. This is a good indicator of the strength of your fan. If it can hold the tissue, odds are it is strong enough. However, if there is still excess moisture in the bathroom long after the showers are done for the day, your fan may not be large enough and therefore not powerful enough to remove the needed amount of moisture from the room. (more…)
Tags: bathroom, Chicago, exhaust fan, Four Seasons, handyman services, Kildeer, kitchen, La Grange, Lake Bluff, mildew, moisture, mold, repair, testing, ventilation systems
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Homeowners across Chicagoland are looking for quick and easy ways to save money on their heating bills this winter. Many have invested money in new systems, improved insulation, and other energy efficient home improvements, but others want to save money without having to spend money. We honestly can’t blame them, but it is extremely important to know what you are doing before you make a change that could damage your furnace or your home. One such change involves closing off registers or vents in rooms that are not used very frequently.
Restricting Furnace Air Flow
When you close off registers to certain rooms in the home you can run into a few problems. The main problem is caused when you close off too many registers in the home, and this can happen inadvertently as well. If you close more than 30% of the registers, you could start chocking the furnace. Your furnace needs a certain amount of airflow to run properly, and when you close off registers, you deny the furnace some airflow. A bed, dresser, or other piece of furniture placed too close to a register or over one could also lead to airflow problems in your furnace. This could lead to premature part failure and overheating of the system. In the end you would pay more on your energy bills because the furnace would have to work harder to heat the remaining rooms in the home. (more…)
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Friday, December 9th, 2011
Buying a new furnace for your home can feel like running through a maze. There are so many options to choose from and it’s hard to figure out exactly which is the right way to go. Four Seasons has sought to simplify this process for the homeowner, but in doing so, we have found that many homeowners think that AFUE ratings are the only thing that matter when buying a new unit. Yes, these percentages are important because they reflect the amount of energy your furnace will use and waste, but they are not the bottom line when it comes to picking the right unit for your home.
How Much Electricity Does Your Furnace Use?
There are many other factors to take into account and one of them is the amount of electricity your furnace will be using. Many homeowners don’t even realize that their furnace does consume electricity, and depending on the unit you choose, some consume more than others. It comes down to what kind of circulating fan, or blower motor, is inside the unit and how much you will be using this fan to move air throughout your home. (more…)
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
When something goes wrong with the furnace, many homeowners take the wrong attitude when it comes to the furnace repair. They could care less what is wrong with the system or what caused it. They just want the system fixed so that they can get on with their normal day to day lives. At Four Seasons, we want our customers to be involved in the care of their heating and cooling systems. When you are kept in the loop and concerned about your system you will find that you have far fewer problems. Our servicemen are educators. They will walk you through the repair step by step and even give you ways to prevent the same problems from reoccurring. So, this is Four Seasons encouraging you to get in your technician’s face and get involved in the care of your heating system this winter.
Teaching You the Basics
Some HVAC companies don’t want to teach you the basics of furnace care because they want you to rely on them for every little issue. We realized that this was an unrealistic approach to business. Customers need to know how to properly replace their filter and adjust their thermostat. Our servicemen will take the time to walk you through these simple procedures, and we have a 24 hour customer support center available to those that may have questions. This way you don’t have to waste your time and money hiring a technician for a simple adjustment that you can handle on your own. (more…)
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
Thanksgiving may be over, but we are just beginning the winter season here in Chicago! The worst of it is yet to come, but we have found that many homeowners are already having big problems with their heating systems. One of the more common complaints we get are about furnaces that turn on an off every few minutes. This problem is refereed to as short cycling in the HVAC industry The home never gets to the desired temperature because only a little bit of heat is put out of the unit when it does cycle on. The temperature on the thermostat is never met and the homeowner is left frustrated and confused. This problem could be caused by any number of issues, but Four Seasons has a solution for them all! Here are some of the most frequently found problems:
- Dirty System: Systems that haven’t been cleaned in ages are often the source of overheating problems. A simple clean and check from Four Seasons could be enough to get the system going again.
- Dirty Filter: Dirty filters block airflow and consequently cause the furnace to overheat as it attempts to keep up. A unit that is overheating will shut itself off as a safety mechanism but as soon as it cools off it will attempt to turn itself back on. This causes the short cycling symptoms and could be taken care of with a simple filter change. (more…)
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