Posts Tagged ‘mold’
Monday, January 31st, 2011
The Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, is looking for justice for some of the most vulnerable members of our population here in the Chicagoland area. Our senior citizens have been targeted by a number of different scams, but in this suit, Illinois is taking on a duct cleaning company that stole thousands of dollars from elderly homeowners.
The Suit
In the suit, it was found that the company in question was deceiving homeowners by convincing them that they had mold present in the home. The cleaners would show the homeowner pictures of the mold that was supposedly in the ducts, but in reality the picture was not even taken in that particular person’s home.
After the crew supposedly cleaned the mess, the price that was originally quoted would suddenly skyrocket. These charges were added on without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent, but many handed over payment to evade threats from the company’s owner. These services were not needed, and the evidence provided to the consumer was false. (more…)
Tags: Alsip, Attorney General, Chicagoland, Consumer protection, Duct Cleaning, Four Seasons, fraud, Illinois, Justice, Lisa Madigan, mold, Phoenix, save money, scam
Posted in Air Quality, Consumer protection, Duct Cleaning, Informational, Savings | Comments Off
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning has many services and products that can potentially offer allergy symptom relief to many this winter season. Winter allergies can often be as bad if not worse than the spring and summer allergies that most of us are accustomed to hearing about, and being cooped up indoors, for months at a time, makes those with allergies very susceptible to the indoor air pollutants that plague thousands of homes in Chicago and the Chicago land area. Duct cleanings, furnace cleanings, air purifiers, and humidifiers are all excellent options to decrease the presence of allergens in the home, and Four Seasons can make implementing these products and services in your home a breeze this winter season.
- Duct Cleaning Services: Four Seasons offers professional duct cleaning services that will clear the pollen, dust, mold, and dander from your duct work system. These are allergens that are constantly circulating in the air when the furnace is running, and a duct cleaning will greatly reduce their presence in your home.
- Furnace Cleaning Services: Yearly furnace maintenance tune-ups are important if you want to keep your furnace running reliably all winter long. But, these cleanings can also help relieve allergy symptoms. A dirty furnace is packed with dust and other allergens and as the air in your home passes through the furnace to be warmed, it picks up these allergens. These particles are then delivered to all of the rooms in your home. Combine this service with a monthly filter change and a duct cleaning, and you will greatly improve your indoor air quality. (more…)
Tags: air purifier, Air Quality, allergy, Chicago, Country Club Hills, Crest Hill, Duct Cleaning, dust, Four Seasons, furnace cleaning, humidifier, mold, pollen, Riverdale, winter
Posted in Air Quality, Duct Cleaning, Health, Heating, maintenance | 1 Comment »
Monday, December 13th, 2010
- Look for the Fine Print: Many illegitimate duct cleaning companies will hide clauses in their contracts that allow them to change their pricing whenever they so choose.
- Verify Pricing: Ask and ask again about the price of the work being performed. Make sure that the price you are being quoted is the price you will pay.
- Get it in Writing: If the duct cleaning company you choose is making you promises, get them in writing! In the event that there is a problem, you will have the necessary paperwork to protect yourself.
- Get a Second Opinion: If a duct cleaning company tells you that there is mold present in the home, do not sign any paperwork and get a second opinion. Scam artists in this industry like to convince homeowners that there is mold in the home in order to drive up the price of the services. (more…)
Tags: Air Quality, Berwyn, Consumer protection, Duct Cleaning, duct cleaning scam, Evanston, Four Seasons, IL, mold, Oak Forest, save money
Posted in Air Quality, Duct Cleaning, Home Services, Quality | Comments Off
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
According to the EPA, “23 million people, including 6.8 million children, have asthma.” That is a very BIG number! Chances are you know someone who suffers from asthma, or at the very least you know someone with severe allergies. If this person lives in your home you should ask yourself if you are doing everything you can to relieve this person’s symptoms. The EPA warns that poor indoor air quality is one the top five health concerns facing Americans and the effects of poor indoor air can be much worse if there is someone in the home who has asthma or allergies.
What can you do to improve indoor air quality? The answer is simple: Call Four Seasons! Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning is your home comfort specialist, and we can help you drastically improve your indoor air quality. We can help you choose the air purification system that will meet your specific air quality needs. There are three classes of contaminants that may be affecting the air quality in your home. These include:
- Bio aerosols: Airborne mold spores, bacteria, and viruses
- Breathable particles like dust, dirt, pollen, and allergens
- Odors and chemical vapors (more…)
Tags: Air Cleaner, air filter, air purifier, Air Quality, Allergies, asthma, Duct Cleaning, EPA, indoor air quality, Lennox, mold
Posted in Air Quality, Air filtration, Duct Cleaning, Health, Informational, furnace filtration | Comments Off
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Is maintaining the right amount of moisture in your home a problem? As we have discussed previously in other blog articles there are many choices for humidifiers from tabletop models to larger portable models available at most retail stores. One of the most cost effective and all around effective options is whole home humidifier unit that is part of your central air system. The Lennox Healthy Climate WB12 whole house humidifier provides cost effective whole-house humidity control for standard-sized homes.
The Lennox WB12 humidifier works with your HVAC system to maintain the right level of humidity by directing humidified air equally to the entire home. It operates more precisely keeping humidity levels constantly in the comfort range 30-60 percent humidity – humidified air feels warmer allowing you to lower the thermostat and still be comfortable. (more…)
Tags: heating & air conditioning, humidifier, humidity, moisture, mold, Whole House Humidifier
Posted in Air Quality, Health, Heating, Quality | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Flu. Asthma. Allergies. What you and your family breathe inside can have direct effects on your health and well-being. 70% of U.S. households are affected by allergies or asthma. Improving your indoor air quality is an important step in reducing allergic and asthmatic triggers. How do you improve indoor air quality, try an air cleaner, uv germicidal lights or a media air cleaner. (more…)
Tags: air cleaners, Air Quality, Burbank, Chicago, Four Seasons, Frankfort, heating cooling, IL, indoor air quality, media air cleaner, mold, Orland Park, UV lights
Posted in Air Quality, Air filtration, Consumer protection, Health, Safety | 2 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 »
Friday, August 20th, 2010
How do you know if your air duct system needs to be cleaned? Many people who move in to newly renovated or new construction homes may think there air duct system is clean. However, your home inspector will acknowledge that there will be plenty of dust and debris left in your system from the construction. If you have lived in your house and can’t remember when the last time your air ducts were inspected and clean, you too may find that it’s time to have your air ducts cleaned. (more…)
Tags: air duct system, air ducts, Cooling, debris, dust, Heating, indoor air quality, mold, pollen
Posted in Air Quality, Air conditioning, Air filtration, Duct Cleaning, Health, Informational, Quality, Vent Cleaning | 1 Comment »
