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…)
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Repair or Replace
Saturday, September 4th, 2010100 year old furnace
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Four Seasons replaces a 100 year old Lennox Furnace that was still operational through all these years. (more…)
24 hour Furnace Repair
Saturday, August 28th, 2010This 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…)
Saving money with furnace and water heater
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010How to Save Money on your Gas Bill…
by using your Furnace and Water Heater Wisely! (more…)
More Energy Saving Tips
Monday, August 23rd, 2010We 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.
Get Nicor Rebates Now!
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Beginning 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.
Never been a Better Time
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010Never been a Better Time to Purchase a New Furnace
If your furnace is 10 years old or older, now is the time. Furnace incentives are the highest they have ever been. Manufacturer rebates are $1,200 and President Obama’s stimulus package has offered a $1,500 energy tax credit on high efficient Lennox furnaces. Don’t let this pass you by. A new furnace comes with a warranty on all parts and labor and will reduce your gas bill by as much as 45% and improve the level of comfort in your home. The energy tax credit is a one time credit of $1500 and it expires soon!
Don’t wait, as the economy recovers, the incentives on furnaces will expire.
No Cost Cooling Solutions!
Sunday, August 15th, 2010Everyone would like to save a few bucks, here are some no cost cooling solutions beyond air conditioning. You can take measures that cost you very little or nothing at all, but will make your home more comfortable during the hot weather. (more…)
Energy Saving tips – Air Conditioning Season
Friday, August 13th, 2010Below 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…)
Wintertime Energy Savings
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Energy saving tips for the winter months
Crisp, sunny days and clear, cool nights provide the perfect opportunity to open your windows and enjoy the weather (and the energy savings). Here’s how to keep those energy savings going all season long: (more…)