Posts Tagged ‘air conditioner’
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Ever notice how the air conditioner seems to make more noise on hotter days? This is an annoying problem for many homeowners across the Chicagoland area, and for many of them, replacing the unit with a quieter model is just not an option at this point in time. Luckily there are other ways to reduce the noise of the air conditioner that a much more affordable than replacing the unit, and Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning can help you apply these improvements to your home this spring!
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. (more…)
Tags: affordable, air conditioner, attic insulation, budget friendly, Chicago, comfort, Cooling, cooling load, duct work insulation, financing, Four Seasons, home improvements, IL, Insulation, Naperville, noisy reduction, save money, spring, summer, work load
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
We have all heard of air pollution and we have seen some of the negative effects that it can cause upon our environment and our individual comfort. Well, there is another type of pollution that your home may be emitting and it could be disrupting the comfort of not only your family, but your neighbors as well. It is called noise pollution. The air conditioner is a major contributor to the amount of noise your home releases into the environment, and if your air conditioner is getting on in the years, you may want to consider finding ways to keep it quiet. For many the only option is replacement of the system and Four Seasons has a variety of super quiet units for you to choose from!
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. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, cleaning, Cooling, decibels, EPA, Four Seasons, Gilberts, Glenview, IL, Lennox, maintenance, noise pollution, Norridge, replacement air conditioner, Tune Up
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
No matter how nice the weather may seem one day, we must not forget that this is Chicago! The weather is hard to predict and no two years are exactly the same. We may enjoy warm weather for a few days in a row and then suddenly the snow begins to fall. It is not uncommon for Chicago to have heavy snow falls in the late days of March, so we need to keep this fact in mind when preparing our homes for the hot summer ahead. Sure it’s nice to dream about warm days, and to get the house ready, but it still needs to be protected until the spring truly arrives. Four Seasons has had many customers calling in to get their tune ups done on their air conditioners right away, but it is simply not yet possible.
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. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, April, calibration, Chicago, cleaning, Four Seasons, IL, investment, maintenance, March, proactive, protection, Riverside, Romeoville, snow storms, Spring Cleaning, temperatures, Tune Up, weather
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
In this difficult housing market, you need every leg up that you can muster. You have repairs performed and maybe make a few upgrades, and now you have to maintain the results. Hard wood floors are a popular upgrade, but they often cause problems down the line that can affect the sale of the home. Squeaks or creaks in your hard wood floors could be a deal breaker for a potential buyer, but you can take certain steps now to eliminate problems with your hard wood floors. Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning has seen first hand the damage that humidity problems can do to floors that were once beautiful, and we have a solution.
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. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Alsip, Chicago, dehumidifier, Four Seasons, hard wood floors, humidifier, humidity, IL, moisture, protection, temperature, Woodridge
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
Gas prices are beginning to soar and no matter who you may think is to blame, you really have only one way to prevent these increases from wringing you and your wallet dry. You will either have to cut back on how much gas you consume or find other ways to save. With the approaching summer season, many of us are probably eying that air conditioner as just another source of high costs. Invest some money now, and save all summer. Four Seasons can make it possible with nearly any budget.
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. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, Cooling, energy efficiency, Four Seasons, high efficiency, IL, Morris, Mount Greenwood, save money, SEER ratings, spring, summer, Vernon Hills
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
As the winter comes to a close, many homeowners are looking at their furnace and realizing that they never had their yearly cleaning performed. Up until this point, everything has been working fine, but should you really allow the unit to go all spring and summer without having a cleaning performed? The answer is no, and if you still have a warranty on your furnace, the answer is especially no. Do not wait, and give Four Seasons a call before another year goes by.
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? (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, cleaning, Four Seasons, Furnace, Heating, IL, Long Grove, Lyons, maintenance, maintenance program, manufacturer, protection, Savings, spring, summer, Tune Up, warranty
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Spring in Chicago is notorious for heavy rainfall and the flooding that ensues. With the intense and deadly storms that have already caused serious problems across the bottom part of our state, you can be sure that Chicago will not be left unscathed. Maybe we don’t have to worry about tornadoes, but 2 feet of water in your basement can be a disaster for any homeowner. Four Seasons can help you protect your home in a couple of ways, and keeping water away from your home could also protect your furnace and air conditioner.
Causing Costly Damage
A flooded basement causes irreparable damage to the items in your basement. Think of the number of valuable items in your basement. For most of us these valuable items include the furnace, air conditioner, washer, dryer, and water heater. Even a few inches of water can cause damage that demands the replacement of these systems. So, now is the time to add some protection and Four Seasons can help.
Two Affordable Improvements:
- Gutter Repair and Improvement: Over packed gutters, gutters that droop and sag, and gutters that don’t have long enough downspout extensions can all create a flooding risk. Having a Four Seasons handyman clean, assess and repair your gutters can help direct water further away from the foundation of the home. This will help prevent the ground around the foundation from becoming saturated. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, basement, Burbank, Chicago, emergency, flooding, Four Seasons, Furnace, gutter cleaning, gutters, handyman services, IL, Justice, plumbing, protection, spring, Sump Pump, water damage
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning is known for our reliable around the clock heating and cooling repair services in the Chicagoland area. We are there when other companies have shut their doors for the night and we don’t rob you blind for the convenience. Four Seasons has dedicated itself to the comfort and function of the homes within out service are and that means offering more than just heating and cooling services to our customers. That is what brought about our Home Services division and more specifically the plumbing services that they offer. The furnace and air conditioner aren’t the only units that can fail at inconvenient hours and demand and emergency repair.
Emergency Plumbing Services
The hot water tank, the sinks, the pipes, the sump pump and the toilets can all create an emergency within the home. A broken hot water tank leaves you with icy cold showers. A broken sump pump can mean a flooded basement, and a backed up toilet or burst pipes can create quick a mess in a very short amount of time. You need someone to rely upon after hours and that company should be Four Seasons. Our professional plumbers are on call, and when you need us there, we will be. We apply the same warm, affordable, and friendly service that our HVAC repairs are known for, to our plumbing services. Make Four Seasons your emergency plumber and avoid after hours plumbing disasters in your home too!
Tags: air conditioner, Arlington Heights, Chicago, Cooling, emergency repairs, Four Seasons, Furnace, Heating, Home Services, Hot Water Heater, IL, plumbers on call, Plumbing Services, Sump Pump, toilet
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Monday, February 20th, 2012
We are halfway thru the month of February and the spring season is just around the corner. Earlier this month, our favorite groundhog Puxatawney Phil has predicted 6 more weeks of winter. There are 6 weeks of meteorological winter left anyway. However, it’s not too early to start thinking about the maintenance of your air conditioner or the purchase of a new one. Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning is already looking ahead and preparing ourselves for summer. With the extreme heat we suffered through last year, we need to be ready for anything our customers may need.
Call Early to Secure Your Maintenance Check
Four Seasons offers a 20+ point inspection and cleaning for your air conditioner, and you can go to our website and print out a money saving coupon. Weather plays a big part in when we can schedule our air conditioner cleanings, so lightening and chilly temperatures may mean we need to wait a little more than 6 weeks to schedule your appointment. However, the earlier you call the better! The customers that call in early get the best prices, the best availability, and the best energy savings during the summer.
If you want an estimate for a new air conditioner or to schedule your cleaning, you can inquire on the website or call Four Seasons directly at 708-444-1111. Don’t delay call or go online today.
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, Cooling, Elmwood Park, energy efficiency, Four Seasons, IL, maintenance, Oak Forest, scheduling, spring, summer, Tinley Park, Tune Up, weather, winter
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Thursday, February 16th, 2012
There is already much talk about this summer’s gas prices. Some even speculate that they may hit the $5 per gallon mark, and for many of us, that price is simply outrageous. With the expenses you currently have, could you even afford to fill up your tank to get to and from work? For many, the answer may currently be no, but luckily there is still time between the end of winter and the heat of summer. Take this time to find ways where you could save money, and Four Seasons can help you get them done!
Affordable Services to Save You Money!
Another goal to keep in mind is that you probably don’t want to spend a lot in order to save during the summer. We understand this and we offer many affordable services that can make saving money this summer a piece of cake. Two services that will make a huge difference are duct sealing and air conditioner cleaning: (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, Chicago, cleaning, Cooling, duct sealing, energy efficiency, energy savings, Four Seasons, gas prices, Heating, IL, maintenance, Plainfield, save money, Savings, services, Skokie, summer
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