Archive for the ‘Furnace’ Category
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.
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Tags: attic insulation, energy efficiency, furnace cleaning, heating system, HVAC
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
You may be one of the thousands of homeowners who have a home that is difficult to heat. Your bedrooms are cold, your living room is too hot and your bathroom feels like a 110° desert.
Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone. (more…)
Tags: balanced heating, ductwork, efficient, Furnace, furnace comfort, zone heating, zone system
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Like all homeowners you will be faced with the question repair or replace. It could be your car, washer, dryer, furnace, computer, etc. What should you do when your furnace breaks down and you’re faced with repairing your furnace or replacing it? (more…)
Tags: Furnace, furnace installation, furnace repair, furnace replacement, repate, tax credit
Posted in Furnace, Furnace Repair, Heating, Informational, Savings | 4 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.
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Tags: Furnace, furnace tune up, heat exchanger, HVAC, Inspection
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Four Seasons replaces a 100 year old Lennox Furnace that was still operational through all these years. (more…)
Tags: Lennox, Lennox furnace
Posted in Furnace, Go Green, Heating, Savings | 14 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
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Saturday, August 28th, 2010
This winter you will see pretty much every HVAC contractor claiming they have 24 hour furnace repair or boiler repair. The issue is that 24 hours has a different meaning to different companies and finding out that a companies idea of 24 hour service is different then yours in the middle of night is not the right time. (more…)
Tags: 24 hour service, 24hr repair, 24x7, after hours repair, boiler repair, customer service, furnace repair
Posted in Boiler, Furnace, Furnace Repair, Heating, Savings | 7 Comments »
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Mold can form quickly and spread very fast!
There are many different types of mold and some are very dangerous. Bathrooms, crawlspaces and attics are the most common places for mold. High amounts of humidity as well as leaking roofs, drain pipes, crawlspaces, bathroom showers, etc. are all potential sources for mold growth. (more…)
Tags: Air filtration, Air Quality, Furnace, furnace filtration, Health, mold, mold prevention
Posted in Air Quality, Air filtration, Furnace, Health | 4 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
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