• Sump Pump Breakdown: A broken sump pump is definitely a plumbing emergency. One good rain storm with a broken pump and you could have costly water damage from a flooded basement.
• Water Heater Breakdown: A broken or leaking hot water heater can seriously disturb the comfort in your home. One cold shower will be enough to leave you begging for help! Luckily you can rely on Four Seasons to always be there when you call!
• Burst and Leaking Pipes: Icy cold temperatures during the winters here in Chicago never fail to freeze the pipes in hundreds of homes across the area. When these pipes freeze they expand and crack releasing gallons of water into the home. Before the pipes begin to thaw, call Four Seasons! Our plumbers will get on top of the problem before the water damage occurs. Should the pipe burst before you call Four Seasons, we can still repair the damage and get your home back to normal.
• Overflowing Toilets: Don’t deal with the mess of an overflowing toilet on your own! Four Seasons professional plumbers can either repair or replace that misbehaving toilet same day!

Full Service Plumbers from Four Seasons

These are only a few of the many services performed by Four Seasons’ professional plumbers! We can handle any plumbing job you can throw at us and we can do so with precision, skill, and expertise!

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Dangerous, Damaged Furnaces, Boilers, and Water Heaters

Faulty gas valves, fried electrical boards, and damage to other vital components in the system are some of the immediate problems that demand replacement of the system. Simply replacing the damaged part is not a guarantee of safe operation, and GAMA regulations require replacement of the entire system. Even if the furnace appears to be working normally, vital safety features could fail to protect you when you need them most.

Replacing the System for Safety

Four Seasons will always encourage the homeowners to replace the system and we cannot repair a water damaged unit. We don’t do this just so that we can sell a system. We do this for the safety of our customers. We have seen the damage that can be done when homeowners operate water damaged units and the last thing we want to do is put our customers at risk. Floods can happen unexpectedly and suddenly having to replace the furnace may seem impossible. However, we go out of our way to make affording a replacement system as easy as possible. From long term and 0% interest financing to rebates and other incentives, Four Seasons will work hard to help you replace the unit can keep your family safe.

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Two Ways to Apply

• Apply Online: When you visit Four Seasons’ site, you will find a link to our financing application. A few short questions and a quick credit check are all that is needed to get pre-approved for financing through Four Seasons. Should you qualify, Four Seasons could have a salesman out to your home in a matter of hours for a free in-home estimate, and should you choose to have the unit installed, same day installation services are not uncommon at Four Seasons.
• Apply Over the Phone: Should you decide to have your free estimate first or if you would like to talk with one of our financing specialists before you apply, simply call Four Seasons. Our friendly financing staff will walk you through the process of applying for financing on your new system and will help you coordinate your approval with your salesman should you qualify.

Buy Now and Pay Later

You don’t have to suffer without heating or cooling in your home. Should the furnace or air conditioner break down, simply call Four Seasons. We go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure your comfort and make affording your new HVAC system as easy as possible. Take advantage of our attractive financing options and call Four Seasons now!

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Benefits of a Four Seasons Tune-Up:

• Energy Efficiency: A clean air conditioner is an efficient air conditioner. Dust and other particles will make it harder for the air conditioner to remove heat and moisture from the air in the home. Clean off these vital components and the air conditioner can more easily cool the house. This saves energy because the air conditioner will not run for as long as it would have if it were dirty.
• Improved Comfort: Dirty air conditioner have a rough time removing humidity and heat from the air. Clean the air conditioner and enjoy more consistently even cooling on even the hottest summer days.
• Reliable Performance: The majority of problems we repair on air conditioners are caused by a lack of maintenance. Enjoy a breakdown free summer after you have your air conditioner cleaned by Four Seasons.
• Long System Lifespan:  An air conditioner that is cleaned regularly will not only breakdown less, but it will also have an increased lifespan. Poorly maintained air conditioners usually have to be replaced 5 to 10 years sooner than air conditioners that are well maintained. Get the most out of your air conditioner and have it cleaned and checked yearly by Four Seasons.

The No Breakdown Guarantee!

Each cleaning performed by Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning comes with a No Breakdown Guarantee. This guarantee basically states that once you have a cleaning performed the system is guaranteed to not breakdown for the rest of the season. Should the unit experience a failure, Four Seasons will return to your home free of charge to investigate the problem. That is how confident we are in this service, and you can start benefiting from it today if you call Four Seasons!

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#1 Symptom of Inadequate Insulation

One of the most obvious symptoms of inadequate insulation is excessive heat in the upper floors of the home. Many homeowners will call Four Seasons thinking that their air conditioner is not functioning properly, but the true source to their problem is in the attic. A free in home estimate and assessment of your attic could reveal this problem and get you on the path to an affordable improvement that will increase your comfort and savings this summer.

Seal, Insulate, Save!

• Sealing the Leaks: The number one place that Four Seasons finds air leaks in the attic is over the entrance hatch. Whether you have a pull down ladder or a knee-wall door, odds are the backside of the hatch wasn’t insulated and the edges were not air sealed. This allows massive amounts of heat gain during the summer months, and can be simply repair by a Four Seasons tech.
• Insulating the Space: The next step would be to assess the level of insulation in the attic. If level is below the minimum for this climate, Four Seasons will blow- in enough fiberglass insulation to provide a thick protective layer over the entire area.
• Saving Month After Month: Once the attic is protected, you will begin to notice two changes. First you will notice that your home has more even temperatures throughout and then you will notice a decrease in your cooling bills all summer long. These benefits will extend all year round because adequate attic insulation also prevents heat loss during the winter months.

Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning could seal and insulate your attic in an afternoon and have you on your way to comfort and savings by the very next day. Don’t let another summer pass in discomfort and call Four Seasons for more information or to schedule your free in-home estimate!

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Neglecting the Tub

Next time you take a shower, pause for a moment and examine the caulk around the edges of the tub both inside and out. If it is cracked and broken or covered in mold, now is the time to make improvements before major problems arise. When caulk is insufficient or missing, water can leak down into the subfloor and walls behind the tub. Water encourages mold growth and before you know it the entire underbelly of your tub could be coated in mold.

At Four Seasons, we have seen this problem get to the point where the ceiling beneath the tub begins to leak water, and when it gets to this point, you have a major repair on your hands that requires help from Four Seasons Home Services. Our handymen would have to either go through the ceiling below or tear out the tub in order to clean up the mess before reinstalling everything and laying a fresh layer of caulk.

Neglecting the Windows

Caulk is also an effective window sealer. It is used around windows to prevent air leaks from causing drafts and heat gains or losses within the home. These types of leaks can add on hundreds of dollars to your energy costs and the problem can be solved in one of two ways. If the windows are in good shape, simply re-caulk around the window. If the windows are tattered and falling apart, have Four Seasons Home Services replace the windows for you. Our Window Collection is full of many different types of energy efficient windows that could solve your high energy bills problem. However, a tube of caulk could help you get a couple more years out of your old windows while you save for the upgrade.

Four Seasons Can Help!

If you think your caulk neglect has caused major problems that need repairs, Four Seasons has the serviceman you need to put things right at the most affordable price possible. If you are one of those people that aren’t very handy, Four Seasons could also send you a handyman to complete your caulk job and give the windows and bathroom a polished professional appearance.

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4 Major Benefits of a Lennox Healthy Climate System:

• Particle Removal: These air quality products can remove from 85-99.97% of the dust, dirt, pollen, mold spores, and any other debris that may be in your air ranging in size down to 0.3 micron or smaller depending on the system that you choose.
• Bioaerosol Removal: Bacteria, molds, and viruses pose another great threat to the air quality in the home. Many of the Healthy Climate Systems address these problems as well and can remove up to 99.97% of them from your air ranging in size down to .01 micron depending on the system that you choose.
• Energy Efficiency: The majority of these units will not cost you a penny in utility costs to operate. They use the furnace’s circulation system to clean the air instead of having their own fan. The units that do have their own fan are also designed to have minimal costs associated with their operation. You don’t have to spend extra every month just to have clean air in your home.
• Carbon Filtration:  Many of these filters also come with a carbon filtration option. When you choose to add this onto your system, you will be able to not only remove particles but also odors for the air in the home. From pets and cooking smells to cigarette smoke and chemical fumes, a carbon filter can remove them all.

Having Four Seasons install one of these filters in your home could not only drastically improve your indoor allergies but it could also transform the overall air quality in your home. Stop suffering and start enjoying your time spent indoors. Call Four Seasons for a free estimate today!

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Two Big Window Air Conditioner Issues:

• Energy Inefficiency: Some window units can achieve impressive levels of energy efficiency. However, installation is very important if those levels are every going to be reached. Improperly sealing around the air conditioner can allow hundreds of your hard earned dollars to literally fly right out the window. All of that cool air is being lost to a poor seal and it affects your comfort and the energy efficiency of the system. Also, many of these window air conditioners are not maintained properly, and therefore lose much of their efficiency as the years go by.
• Leaks: Leaks are very common in window and through the wall air conditioners. Condensation run off is normal because part of the air conditioner’s job is to remove moisture from the air and drain it out the back of the system. However, if the unit is not installed properly or if it becomes clogged, water can leak into your home instead of out causing damage to floors and window sills.

Mitsubishi Electric Mini Split Systems

Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning now installs Mitsubishi Electric Mini Split systems in homes all over Chicagoland. These systems are the solution to window air conditioner problems and they offer many additional benefits as well. A mini split system has one central condenser or heat pump and up to 4 wall hung units that are installed in the target areas of the home. The homeowner can then control the temperature at each unit with a remote.

These units hang discreetly along the top of the wall and eliminate window obstruction or the bulky appearance of through the wall air conditioners. They are easy to install, super energy efficient, and do not take away from the beauty of your home. For more information about these innovative systems or to schedule your free estimate, call Four Seasons!

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What Happened to R22?

R22 refrigerant is damaging the ozone layer that protects our planet, and because of this fact, it has been banned from production. In its place came R410a refrigerant that poses no threat to the environment. Old unit that run on R22 cannot use R410a. When Four Seasons went to purchase our R22 for the season, we found that it was nearly double the cost that we paid in previous years. This is a significant increase and the price is sure to get higher and higher with each passing summer.u8

Put Your Money to Good Use

Old air conditioners tend to spring leaks, and that precious refrigerant suddenly is gone from the system. The leak can be found and repaired and the system can be refilled, but do you really want to invest that much money in a system that may only last a couple more years at best? Our guess is that you would rather put your hard earned money to good use, and now is the best time to upgrade. We are offering some of the best deals on air conditioners and furnaces right now and with the help or rebates and other incentives, a new air conditioner could be more affordable than you ever thought possible.

Saving Money Down the Line

So if your old air conditioner springs a leak this summer, consider replacement rather than a repair. The upgrade in efficiency alone will save you money month after month and should the system fail down the line, repairing the system will be more affordable than what you would be paying now to fix your ancient system. Make the smart choice and choose Four Seasons, or call our Home Comfort Specialists to lean more about what we have to offer.

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A Four Seasons Air Conditioner Installation

Four Seasons understands how important investing in your family’s comfort can be, and we not only work to make your purchase affordable, we also strive to make sure that you will get the most out of your new cooling system. We do this by constantly making improvements to our sales and installation process.

• The Sales Team: From the moment you schedule your free in-home estimate through the purchase of the unit and beyond, your Home Comfort Specialist will be there to answer your questions and guide you through the process of replacing your air conditioner. He will assess your ducts, airflow, and the cooling demands of the home in order to determine what size air conditioner will meet your needs. Mistakes made in sizing could drastically affect your energy efficiency, reliability and comfort, but our salesmen are sizing experts and understand the importance of a proper fit.
• The Installation Crew: Now that you have the proper size air conditioner, you need it properly installed. Our installation technicians undergo months of in house training to practice installing a variety of Lennox units in a variety of applications. We don’t use customers as guinea pigs, so the crew that enters your home is highly experienced and has the certifications to back it up.

No Lemon Guarantee!

As if this wasn’t enough, we also include a 2 year 100% satisfaction guarantee with each and every installation. This way you can rest easy knowing that we do not install lemons and if things should go awry, you are covered! We are dedicated to your satisfaction and we will not rest until you are happy with your new system.

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The Importance of a Clean A/C Coil

            Air conditioners don’t work in the same way that furnaces do. Instead of transferring cold to air in the home, the air conditioner removes heat from the air and then circulates the cooled down air to the target areas of the home. The coil contains refrigerant that is designed to absorb the heat from the air in the home as it passes over the coils. When the coils are covered in a thick layer of dirt, dust, and debris, the air is not able to effectively transfer heat and humidity to the refrigerant and as a result, your comfort suffers.

Dirty Coils Cost More to Operate

            The air conditioner must run for longer periods of time in order to get the home to the desired temperature, and all of this extra run time consumes more energy than should be necessary to get the home to a comfortable temperature. The result is higher cooling costs month after month. Ignoring the problem will only allow it to get worse!

Save Money on Your Four Seasons Cleaning!

            Having a yearly maintenance tune up performed by your favorite Four Seasons technician is the easiest and most economical way to keep your air conditioner coils clean, your home comfort high, and your cooling costs low! Now is the best time to get your cleaning done, and with a discount coupon from this site, the job is more affordable than ever before. Get your cleaning scheduled while the weather is mild and enjoy the upcoming season in comfort!

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Proven Air Conditioner Protection

Don’t let your air conditioner meet this fate this summer when there is an easy solution! Protect your investment with a Four Seasons Security Cage and keep the thieves from forcing you to prematurely replace your air conditioner. Our security cage makes it nearly impossible for thieves to access your air conditioning unit without drawing a lot of attention to their actions in the process. Don’t wait till it’s too late! Give us a call and we’ll provide you with a free quote for proven protection of a Four Seasons Security Cage!

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High Cooling Loads Add to Noise and High Costs

So, what is it that makes the air conditioner louder on extra hot summer days? It’s the cooling load. When the weather is milder it is easier for the air conditioner to keep up with the demands of the home. When the temperature spikes, the air conditioner has to work harder and longer to keep the home at the desired temperature. This added stress increases the noise made by the air conditioner, and reducing the cooling load is an easy way to not only reduce noise but also save some money.

Insulation is the Key

Insulation is the key and it also happens to be one of the most affordable improvements you could make to your home this spring.

• Attic Insulation: Add insulation to the attic if you have not already done so. Adding insulation to the attic will keep more cool air inside the home and prevent it from escaping. When the home retains more cold air, the air conditioner runs for shorter periods of time and the cooling load is reduced.
• Duct Insulation: Another cause of increase cooling load is loss of cold air on its way to the various rooms within the home. The more cool air that is lost, the more the air conditioner has to pump out in order to meet the temperature demands of the home. Have Four Seasons insulate your duct work and enjoy as much of the cold air as possible this summer!

Reducing Noise and Saving Money

You may not think that you and your family can afford a new air conditioner right now, but insulation services from Four Seasons are extremely budget friendly. Our financing options couldn’t be more attractive and with the weather we have been having this March, this summer is sure to be a scorcher. Save money and reduce noise with Four Seasons today!

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Is Your Noisy Air Conditioner a Nuisance?

Whether you have heard of this before or not, noise pollution is something that exists, and we are protected from it by the Environmental Protection Agency. They regulate the amount of noise that your neighborhood is exposed to, and if your home is a source of noise pollution, your neighbors can seek help to eliminate the noise. Don’t be a neighborhood nuisance! This year when you turn on your air conditioner, sit inside your home and take a listen. If you can hear your unit loud and clear, you may have a problem. You shouldn’t have to scream over the air conditioner when you are outside your home, and Four Seasons has your solution.

Quiet Replacement Air Conditioners from Four Seasons

Over the years, lack of maintenance, dirty or rusted fan blades, rattling bearings, and compressor wear and tear all contribute to a high noise level. If the unit is already pretty old, odds are if wasn’t very quiet even when the system was brand new! A new air conditioner from Four Seasons could change all of that! Our quietest air conditioner carries a sound rating of 62dB. That is a level only slightly louder than the noise created by normal conversation. With this unit, your noise level will be drastically reduced, and by keeping up with your yearly maintenance, you can keep your noise levels low. Let Four Seasons be your noise reduction expert this summer and give your ears a rest this summer!

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Proactive Customers Have the Best HVAC Systems

We love our proactive customers at Four Seasons. These are the people that call in religiously every year to schedule their air conditioner cleaning before the summer is in full swing. These are the same people that have air conditioners and furnaces that last well beyond the typical lifespan for the unit and that experience far fewer breakdowns. They take care of their systems and we understand their eagerness to get on the schedule for the spring. However, chilly temperatures and torrential downpours are still in the forecast for March, and these conditions make cleaning the unit a bad idea.

Protect Your Investment in Maintenance

Running the air conditioner in cold temperature can cause the compressor to blow! We need the temperature to be consistently above 60 degrees before we will start test running and cleaning air conditioners. We want your cleaning to last all season long and we want to make sure that the system is calibrated properly to work in even the hottest temperatures. This is why we schedule the appointments starting in April. You can call in to schedule now, but the cleaning will not be done until next month. We do this to keep your air conditioner safe and to make your investment in maintenance as valuable as possible.

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Gaining Control of the Humidity in Your Home

The dry winter months and hot circulating air within the home will dry up all of the moisture within the wood. The summer months and high humidity will cause the wood to swell. The result will be squeaks that are far more audible during the winter months, and silenced during the summer. Over time this will cause warping of the wood and no matter what you do, there will be noisy creaks all year round. The optimum temperature and humidity ranges for the home are from 60 to 80 degrees and from 35 to 55 % humidity. These temperatures will help prevent these problems in your hard wood floors, but the Chicago area weather will not allow this without some help.

Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

A humidifier from Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning will add just the right amount of moisture to the air in the home to maintain these levels consistently. They can be installed in an afternoon and require very little maintenance to keep them going for years. During the summer months, the humidity is often well over 100% outside. Using the air conditioner will help reduce the humidity levels in the home during these months, and if you don’t use the air conditioner all summer, you may want to consider a dehumidifier. These systems remove excess moisture in order to keep the percentage humidity between 35 and 50%. Four Seasons can make this possible, and protect your floors from expensive damage.

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How Does the Energy Efficiency Loan Program Work?

Peoples Gas has teamed up with AFC First Financial Corporation to offer customers a very low interest loan that takes some of the sting out of investing money in a new high efficiency furnace. This loan doesn’t require any sort of down payment and has affordable monthly payments. As an added bonus, using this loan won’t generate another bill your have to pay. Instead, your furnace payment will appear on your monthly gas bill. No extra checks to write and no extra fuss.  Four Seasons thinks that this is a very easy way to remember to make your payments on time, and with these affordable options, there is very little standing in the way of your and a new high efficiency furnace from Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning.

Apply Online and Start Saving!

Wondering if you qualify? Go online and apply! The Four Seasons website has a link to the application process and you can find out fast if you are eligible for these attractive financing options. While you make your payments on the new furnace, you will also notice your regular gas payment shrinking. This is an easy way to track the savings your new furnace will provide, and Four Seasons can help you get started now!

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Reducing Your Cooling Costs

• Cleaning the Air Conditioner: An old dirty air conditioner cannot function efficiently. The SEER rating on lower units is already significantly lower than what is possible in a newer unit. However, you can maximize your air conditioner’s efficiency by having it professionally cleaned. A 20 + point tune up from Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning can increase your air conditioner’s SEER rating and get you the biggest bang for your buck every time you use the system this summer.
• Install a New Air Conditioner: Ever wonder what SEER rating your old air conditioner is operating at? Well, when you have the unit assessed by Four Seasons, you can find out. Some old units are less than 10 SEER and some would even be rated below 5 SEER. When you consider that Four Seasons now offers units that can reach 20.50 SEER, you can see how much energy you are really wasting by using this old unit. Upgrade to a new high efficiency air conditioner with Four Seasons and you are sure to see the savings returned every month on your energy bills.

Don’t wait for the first heat wave to act. Use these warmer days as a warning of what is sure to come once the summer truly arrives. Four Seasons is your go to heating and cooling company for any HVAC need, and we can help make saving money easy this year and for years to come.

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The Freshness of Spring Air All Year Round!

Whole house ventilation systems will give your home the freshness of spring air all year round without taking a toll on your heating and cooling systems. These units create outlets for musty, stale air to exit the home and for fresh, healthy air to enter the home. This leaves the living space with a constant supply of new fresh air to breathe. You can even filter the outdoor air as it enters the home to remove any allergy causing components like pollen or grass.

Stop Recycling Stale Air!

Many homes do not have adequate ventilation and the result is a build up of contaminant laden air whenever the windows and doors are closed. This allows the furnace or air conditioner to constantly recycle to same dingy air over and over again. A whole house ventilation system can change that. Four Seasons will install a whole house ventilation system into your duct work today and you can start experiencing the difference in your home immediately.

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Manufacturers and Furnace Maintenance

No matter where you got your furnace, whether from Four Seasons or not, nearly every manufacturer will require regular maintenance on the system in order for the warranty to remain valid. These manufacturers understand the importance of regular maintenance and how it is needed to keep the unit in good working condition for as long as possible. Neglecting maintenance reduces efficiency and can lead to repetitive breakdowns. Does this sound like something you should be putting off?

Keep Your Warranty Coverage

Warranties can save you big bucks when a part fails on the system. This is protection you shouldn’t throw away. Take the time to get your furnace back on track and call Four Seasons. Our 20+ point furnace tune up is still at the affordable low price of $89.95, and it will get you back in compliance with your warranty. A Carefree Maintenance Program could make remembering to have the cleaning done even easier. Our technicians can even clean the unit while we are out for the air conditioner this summer, but no matter when you have us clean it, make sure you have the job done.

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