Posts Tagged ‘programmable thermostat’
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning has been installing programmable thermostats in homes across Chicagoland for many years now and the benefits of these thermostats have saved homeowners hundreds of dollars over the years. Now, there is an even easier way to get the most out of a programmable thermostat. Wifi enabled thermostats allow the homeowner added flexibility when it comes to setting the day to day program on the unit. The traditional programmable thermostat required manual setting changes and one forgotten adjustment could add up to extra cost that could have been avoided.
Added Benefits of a Wifi Enabled Programmable Thermostat
If you have a wifi network within the home, you can sync this thermostat with that network and access its settings from anywhere. Smart phones, tablets, and computers are all able to communicate with this device, so you could adjust the temperature from nearly anywhere. Instead of having to stick with one schedule every week, you can switch it up. Life is always changing from day to day, and these thermostats offer a new level of flexibility that simply could not be achieved with the old versions. For more information about these thermostats and to learn how you start saving more today, call Four Seasons!
Tags: Chicago, Cooling, Four Seasons, Heating, IL, Oakwood Heights, Palatine, programmable thermostat, save money, temperature, wifi enabled thermostat
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Do you like wasting your hard earned money? Odds are you are like most people and try your hardest to make every last penny count! So, when it comes to scheduling a service call for air conditioner repairs, you probably will want to make sure you are actually having a problem before you call Four Seasons for an emergency service. You may assume that figuring out whether or not the a/c is working is pretty easy, but there are many times when customers misjudge their problem. In an effort to save you from wasting any money this summer, keep the following scenario in mind before scheduling your call.
Is My Air Conditioner Broken or Not?
It is mid-June. The temperature outside is hovering around 90 degrees with 100% humidity levels in the air. You arrive home around 6pm after a hard days work, and flip on the air conditioner. You kept the unit off all day to save a few bucks when no one was home, but now the indoor temperature is 86 degrees. You allow an hour to pass and notice that the temperature has only dropped one or two degrees. Now be honest, would you be on the phone with Four Seasons in a state of panic? Hopefully not because there is a good chance you don’t actually have a problem with the system. (more…)
Tags: 24 hr, air conditioner, Chicago, comfort, Cooling, emergency repair, Four Seasons, humidity, IL, Naperville, patients, programmable thermostat, temperature
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
This summer at Four Seasons, we are going to do everything in our power to help you save money on your air conditioning costs. For some homeowners, this will mean replacing their aging air conditioning unit with a new high efficiency system. For others, replacing the system isn’t necessary or it’s simply not in the budget for this summer season. For this group of homeowners, saving money will consist of minimizing the use of the air conditioning system as much as possible, but we don’t want you to sacrifice comfort for savings. So, here are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to stay cool without turning up the air conditioner:
Tips To Keep Cool Without the A/C:
- Fans: Many homeowners may have a fan or two in the home, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have ceiling fans installed in every bedroom and living room in the home. Circulation is key to comfort and when you have low cost, energy efficient fans circulating the air in your home, you will not need to rely on the air conditioner as heavily on extra hot days. (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, air flow, Chicago, circulation, Cooling, Elmwood Park, fans, Four Seasons, heat, Home Services, programmable thermostat, Rosemont, save money, Stickney, summer, temperatures
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Friday, May 6th, 2011
Your thermostat will be the mastermind behind your comfort this upcoming summer season. If there is something affecting the way that your thermostat functions, it will also affect the way that your air conditioner keeps you comfortable. One problem that the servicemen from Four Seasons find in many homes is thermostat placement. If the thermostat is not strategically placed to give your air conditioner the best idea of the real temperature in the home, your comfort and your wallet can be affected. The air conditioner will either run more than necessary or less.
Sources of Excess Heat
It is easy to overlook some the simplest mistakes that can throw off the thermostat reading. The most common mistakes involve exposing the thermostat to excess heat. Some of these extra heat sources include:
- Lamps
- External walls
- Sunlight exposure through a window
- Ovens and stove-tops
- Drafts from doors or windows (more…)
Tags: air conditioner, comfort, Cooling, Four Seasons, Hickory Hills, Palos Heights, placement, programmable thermostat, save money, summer, temperature, thermostat
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Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Most of us like to make resolutions every New Year in order to set goals for ourselves. We resolve to do everything from losing weight to making more money, and even though we may put forth a good effort for the first few months, these self improvement resolutions are often forgotten before a real improvement is ever made. This year, why don’t you try something a little different? Here at Four Seasons, we want to encourage you to use this year as a chance to make some much needed energy efficient improvements in your home and Four Seasons can help!
Home Improvement Resolutions
- Replace the Furnace: The older the heating system is, the better the chances are that it is extremely inefficient. If you were to swap out that old unit with a high efficiency Lennox system from Four Seasons, you could save up to 30% or more on your energy bills every year!
- Improve the Efficiency of the Furnace You Have: If you unit is fairly new and rated at 80% AFUE or higher, you may want to just consider starting a maintenance routine this year. A seasonal tune-up from Four Seasons will keep that unit running at peak efficiency for years to come, and prevent problems that could shorten your system’s lifespan. This service will also help you get the most out of your heating system this year! (more…)
Tags: attic insulation, Brookfield, energy efficiency, Four Seasons, furnace cleaning, furnace sales, home improvements, IL, Joliet, Justice, Lennox, programmable thermostat
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Friday, December 10th, 2010
The holiday season for many involves a house full of guests, presents, and food, and for most of those people, it also means spending extra money to accommodate everyone’s needs. An easy way to save some money during this season is by saving money on your heating bills. With the help of Four Seasons, saving energy and saving money is easier than you may think.
- Maintenance: If you have not had your heating system cleaned by one of the servicemen at Four Seasons, that is your first step to more efficient heating this winter. Our 20 + point certified tune up will get your furnace or boiler running as efficiently and reliably as possible. So when your guests arrive you can focus your time on family and friends and not on your heating system and unwanted breakdowns.
- Thermostat Settings: Set the thermostat back two degrees all season long and you will increase the amount of savings that you will earn this winter. Also, when the holiday parties are in full swing, turn the thermostat back a little further. The added heat from cooking and extra bodies will keep the air in your home warm, and your normal setting may be too high to keep everyone comfortable. (more…)
Tags: Boiler, Chicago, energy savings, Four Seasons, Furnace, Heating, Hisdale, holiday season, home comfort, humidifier, Maywood, programmable thermostat, save money, Westchester
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Thermostats are confusing, and for many people, choosing the right temperature to set the thermostat at can be a big enough challenge in and of itself. With all of the misconceptions about indoor temperature it is no wonder that so many people are confused. The only problem is that if you set the thermostat wrong, you could be wasting tons of money on your energy bills. As the temperature continues to drop, we all need to take some time to learn how to properly set the thermostat. With the help of some of the thermostat experts here at Four Seasons, we have outlined some of the mistakes that you may be making and offer solutions to help you save energy this winter. (more…)
Tags: Chicago, energy savings, Four Seasons, Furnace, furnace repair, Hoffman Estates, IL, Markham, programmable thermostat, save money, Streamwood, temperature setting, thermostat
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
How does a furnace work? The heating cycle begins as soon as the thermostat determines that the temperature in the room is below the setpoint at which the homeowner had placed on the thermostat.
***(As a side note, a programmable thermostat can save you a great deal of money in the long run as you can easily program the thermostat with a lower setpoint for all the hours that you know you will not be home. Why keep the house any warmer than you need to when no one is there? If you know that you usually arrive home from work at 6:00pm, for example, you can program the thermostat to warm your house up for you starting at 5:30 rather than keeping the house unnecessarily warm all day long). (more…)
Tags: duct work, Four Seasons, Furnace, furnace operation, gas valve, Glenwood, heat exchanger, heating cooling, HVAC, IL, Lynwood, pilot, programmable thermostat
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
The northwest suburbs of Indiana got a nice surprise when they opened their gas bills last winter. The cost of heating their homes was drastically cheaper than what they were accustomed to. NIPSCO, the gas supplier for northern Indiana, said that this was due to the fact that residents received credits to their bills from overcharges in 2009 when gas prices had fallen considerably. Unfortunately, everything is back to normal. Gas prices have stabilized over the past year for this part of the country and as a result, the residents of northwest Indiana will see a 79% increase in their gas bills!
The Good and the Bad
The bad news is that for a typical residential customer, they will see about a $230 increase over last year; the good news is that homeowners will still be paying less that they had been in years prior to the 2009-10 winter season. Unfortunately, many homeowners will still struggle to find the funds to make up this 79% increase. But, with the help of Four Seasons, you can save money on your heating costs this winter. (more…)
Tags: Chicago, energy bills, energy savings, Four Seasons, Furnace, Gary, gas prices, Hammond, maintenance, Merrillville, northwest Indiana, programmable thermostat, tax credit
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Did you know that if you purchase an energy star thermostat and use the pre-programmed menu, you will reduce your gas bill by $180.00 per year? (more…)
Tags: Energy Star, Furnace, Furnace efficiency, Go Green, programmable thermostat, save money
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