Archive for the ‘Duct Cleaning’ Category
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Last summer, I went out on a repair call for an air conditioner that wasn’t cooling. At least that’s the message the dispatcher sent me over the phone. When I arrived at the home the customer seemed a little distant, sort of like her mind was somewhere else. After she told me about the problem she was having we both went to the basement to look at her furnace. As I walked up to it I immediately saw the problem. The insulated Freon line was frozen. A large chunk of ice was right where the Freon line goes into the plenum near the furnace. Unfortunately, this wasn’t her only problem.
Mold in the Humidifier
Once you discover that much ice on the outside of the furnace, you know the coil inside of the plenum is iced up just as bad. I removed the cover to the humidifier so I could see how much ice had accumulated, and to my surprise the humidifier pad was covered with black and green mold. The first words out of my mouth were this pad needs to be changed; there is enough mold here to make someone sick. I wish I had chosen my words more carefully. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner repair, Air Quality, Buffalo Grove, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cooling, Duct Cleaning, Elgin, filter, Four Seasons, humidifier pad, IL, mold, Safety
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
When you are going through a home remodel or repair that could produce large amounts of dust and debris, it is important to protect your HVAC system from exposure to these materials as best you can. Here at Four Seasons, we seal all ducts when possible to prevent the circulation of debris throughout the home during a remodeling project, but other contractors may not take this precaution. As a result, the duct work, the furnace and the air conditioner could become littered with large amounts of drywall dust and other debris from the project that can reduce the efficiency of your system. Luckily there are a few precautions that you can take to limit any damage to the system and any spread of the mess created by your remodeling project.
Frequent Filter Change and Duct Cleaning Services
Try to plan repair projects for times of the year when you can expect fair weather. Mild temperatures will allow you to shut down the HVAC system and prevent the circulation of any particles created by the remodeling job. Then all you have to do is close off the vents in the area that is being worked on, and any mess will be contained to that one area of the home. However, weather is unpredictable and living in Chicago usually means that there aren’t many mild days where you can afford to go without heating or cooling. So, when you have no choice but to run the system, protect it as best you can by frequently checking and changing the filters and having the system cleaned once the work has been completed. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, damage, debris, Duct Cleaning, duct work system, dust, Evergreen Park, Four Seasons, Furnace, maintenance, mess, remodeling, repair
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
When putting together your spring cleaning list, you may quickly becomes overwhelmed by the large number of items that need to be scrubbed, mopped, organized, and polished, and it may be tempting to leave a few items off the list just for the sake of your time and your sanity. However, Four Seasons has come up with a list of the top 8 areas of the home that must be on your spring cleaning list. For those that don’t have the extra time to get these jobs done, Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning and Four Seasons Home Services can complete these projects quickly and efficiently so you can get back to enjoying the new season.
The Top 8 Checklist:
1. The Air Conditioner: The air conditioner is going to be the unit that sustains comfort in your home for the next several months. Getting the system to operates efficiently and reliably requires a thorough professional cleaning and tune-up. At Four Seasons we offer a certified 20 + point cleaning that will get rid of the debris from winter and prepare your unit for the long hot summer ahead.
2. The Lawn and Yard: After being buried under several feet of snow for much of the season, your lawn and landscape are probably in desperate need of rejuvenation. The Four Seasons Home Services division has a crew of servicemen who can get your yard looking beautiful in no time at all. Get a jump on spring and have Four Seasons clean everything from your gutters to your deck. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, attic, Chicago, cleaning, dryer vent, efficiency, Four Seasons, Home Services, Insulation, Joliet, maintenance, Matteson, New Lenox, organization, spring, summer, Tune Up
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Friday, March 11th, 2011
Many allergy sufferers have enjoyed the long winter away from itchy eyes, sore throats, and nasal congestion, but spring is almost here. As the flowers bloom and the grass grows, allergens will be released into the air and into our homes. If you use a furnace or air conditioner with a duct work system to circulate the air, these allergens could be flying around in the air of your home making it very difficult to get control of your allergy symptoms. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to rid your home of as many allergens as possible, and Four Seasons has the experts to help you get it done.
Your Duct Work
The duct work system in your home is breeding ground for mold, dust mites, pet dander, and a plethora of other allergy causing particles. The dark and sometimes damp bends and twists of your duct work system are the perfect place for these microorganisms and particles to collect, and removing them is nearly impossible without help from a duct cleaning company. (more…)
Tags: air purifier, Air Quality, allergens, Allergies, Alsip, Chicago, cleaning, Dolton, duct work, dust, Four Seasons, Glenwood, IL, mold, pollen, spring allergies
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Take a moment to consider the age of your home. Unless you recently moved into a new construction, odds are your home is somewhere in the 30 to 50 year old range. Even if you live in one of the more recently developed suburbs, your home is probably getting closer and closer to 20 years old with every passing year. Most people are faced with the task of replacing the furnace and air conditioner in their home at least once depending on the amount of time you spend living there. If you have lived there for life of the home, odds are you have replaced the systems at least a few times, but what you may be forgetting is that you have probably never replaced the ENTIRE HVAC system.
Old, Crumbling Duct Work
The duct work is a vital component of your heating and cooling system, and if it hasn’t been replaced or at least inspected since the home was built, you may already be experiencing some of the problems that are caused by old duct work. Air flow is usually the biggest problem and it is a hard one to solve without addressing the ancient duct work. You can get a furnace with highest speed blower on the market and still not get adequate airflow to all areas of the home. Leaks and even crumbling parts of the system will prevent proper airflow, but Four Seasons can solve this problem for you! (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, air flow, Chicago, Crest Hill, duct work, Four Seasons, Furnace, heating and cooling, IL, installation, Palos Park, replacement, Shorewood, warranty
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Have you ever had to deal with multiple contractors at once? The plumber comes on Tuesday, the furnace repairman on Thursday, the duct cleaners on Monday, and the handyman on Friday. It could all get very confusing and very costly very quickly. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find one company that could take care of ALL your home care needs? Well, when Four Seasons is your contractor, you can! Four Seasons has the unique ability to specialize in a variety of fields. From HVAC cleanings, repair, and installation to home repair and attic insulation services, Four Seasons has an expert on staff to meet your needs. Choosing one contractor eliminates the hassle of managing several contracts and making multiple payments. When you choose Four Seasons for all of your services you will save both time and money.
Professional Services from Four Seasons
- Furnace repair
- Furnace replacement
- Furnace maintenance
- Air conditioner repair
- Air conditioner replacement
- Air conditioner maintenance
- Thermostat replacement, repair, installation
- Hot water tank repair, replacement, maintenance (more…)
Tags: Chicago, contractors, expert, Four Seasons, handyman services, home repair, Home Services, HVAC services, Indian Head Park, professional, save money, save time, Westmont
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
As we continue to enjoy day after day of warmer weather, we are all reminded that spring cleaning is right around the corner. Spring can bring new beginnings for you, your family, and your home, but many of us don’t have the time or the patience to effectively clean our entire home top to bottom. Everyone’s home needs a good spring cleaning to get rid of the things that we no longer use and to tidy up the place for the active summer ahead. Four Seasons can help you get organized and mess free in the 2011 spring season and the cleaning starts with your HVAC system.
HVAC System Clean Up
- Changing Filters: The furnace has been working long and hard this winter season, and if you haven’t been changing your filter regularly, now is the time to have Four Seasons take care of that for you. We will supply you with high quality filter replacements that will keep your home’s air clean. Changing the filter regularly will keep your furnace and air conditioner running efficiently all year round. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Bellwood, Calumet City, cleaning, Duct Cleaning, filter, Four Seasons, Furnace, IL, organization, South Holland, Spring Cleaning, Tune Up
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Monday, February 7th, 2011
Source removal is the only method of air duct cleaning supported by NADCA. As a member of NADCA, Four Seasons abides by this standard of practice, but what does source removal mean for our customers? Simply put, source removal is a method of removing particles from the duct work of a home without allowing them into the homeowner’s breathing air. Seems like the logical way to remove contaminants from a home right? Well, for many unscrupulous companies, this is not a common practice. Accidentally hiring one of these companies to clean the duct in your home could actually make the air quality in your home worse rather than better.
Major Mishap
During a duct cleaning, a legitimate company like Four Seasons will seal the vents and use certain devices to agitate the particles in your duct work while a large vacuum system sucks the particles from the ducts to a collection device. If this process were not done properly, it could lead to the release of dust, pollen, mold spores, and other airborne particles into the air of the home. This would drastically raise the levels of these particulates in your breathing air, and require immediate cleaning in order to prevent any health problems. (more…)
Tags: Air Quality, Calumet City, Chicago, debris, Duct Cleaning, dust, Four Seasons, health problems, Merrionette Park, mold spores, NADCA, source removal, vents
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Monday, January 31st, 2011
The Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, is looking for justice for some of the most vulnerable members of our population here in the Chicagoland area. Our senior citizens have been targeted by a number of different scams, but in this suit, Illinois is taking on a duct cleaning company that stole thousands of dollars from elderly homeowners.
The Suit
In the suit, it was found that the company in question was deceiving homeowners by convincing them that they had mold present in the home. The cleaners would show the homeowner pictures of the mold that was supposedly in the ducts, but in reality the picture was not even taken in that particular person’s home.
After the crew supposedly cleaned the mess, the price that was originally quoted would suddenly skyrocket. These charges were added on without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent, but many handed over payment to evade threats from the company’s owner. These services were not needed, and the evidence provided to the consumer was false. (more…)
Tags: Alsip, Attorney General, Chicagoland, Consumer protection, Duct Cleaning, Four Seasons, fraud, Illinois, Justice, Lisa Madigan, mold, Phoenix, save money, scam
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Nearly every duct cleaning company in the industry, along with the Better Business Bureau and countless news broadcasting companies, has tried to warn consumers about the deceptive tactics that illegitimate duct cleaning companies use to make a quick buck. However, this multimillion dollar con is still claiming victims across our country and in the great city of Chicago.
A Popular Lie
Their most well known scam involves attracting customers with an impossibly low price. They will then raise the price at the time of service through the cost of add-ons that the customer doesn’t really need. Although the consumer thought they were getting their air ducts cleaned for $69, in the end, they pay hundreds and maybe even thousands of their hard earned dollars on poorly performed services. (more…)
Tags: Addison, BBB, Chicago, coupons, Duct Cleaning, Four Seasons, fraud, IL, NADCA, Oak Forest, save money, scam prevention, Westmont
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