WHY INVEST IN A 2-STAGE FURNACE? This is one of the most frequently asked questions to an HVAC professional, which is not surprising given the many misconceptions that are out there. The main advantage to the two stage furnace is the improved home comfort that is achieved through the reduced indoor temperature fluctuations that the 2-stage furnace delivers, NOT increased efficiency (a 90% furnace is 90% efficient, regardless of how many stages it runs in). (more…)
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Why Invest in a Two- Stage Furnace?| Glenwood, Addison, Burr Ridge
Saturday, October 30th, 2010Dry Air in Your Home?| Country Club Hills, Maywood
Saturday, October 16th, 2010Do you know that most deserts have a relative humidity of 25 percent? Now compare that to most homes that have a relative humidity of 17 percent!! Dry air may be a good answer to why you get sick more often in the winter months than in any of the other seasons. Getting a humidifier / in-duct humidifier can greatly reduce this risk and have you feeling more healthy all winter long! According to Consumer Reports “These humidifiers are the ideal choice if you have a forced air heating system and want to humidify the whole house.” “They’re also the least expensive to run: about $30 or so per year, compared with as much as $350 or more for four tabletop models.” (more…)
Energy Efficiency Is Good For Everyone
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Many 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.
