ServiceMax Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

Kick Off the New Year With a New Heat Pump

Monday, January 10th, 2022

The beginning of a new year is a time full of potential and the focus on new habits and patterns. Maybe you want to take up knitting or try a new sport or perhaps you want to try to get outside on a family walk more often. These are all great ideas, made better with the addition of a new heater in your home.

The new year is all about getting started right and what better way to do that than to upgrade your heater? We install heat pumps in Chicago, IL in a variety of homes to help keep people warm at an affordable cost. Here’s what you need to know about these systems so you can determine if one is right for you.

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5 Items To Add to Your Wishlist for Your Home

Monday, December 6th, 2021
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It’s the time of the year when kids are getting out their pens and paper to build their holiday wishlists. Why can’t adults join in the fun? We realize that wishing for new furniture or a better keyboard for your computer doesn’t exactly have the same impact as wishing for a new toy, but it can still be fun to participate.

In fact, we decided to get into the spirit too. We are home comfort pros first and foremost and we want to make sure that you aren’t left wishing you have a more comfortable indoor environment this year. That’s why we’ve put together a small “wishlist” that you should check out.

Here are some great ideas of things to add to your wishlist that will help your home. And you can go ahead and call us Santa because we are here to provide!

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Enjoy Better Air This Season With These Systems

Monday, October 18th, 2021
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Maintaining healthy airflow in your home throughout the year is one of the best things you can do to ensure your comfort. The question is, how do you get better air quality compared to what is in your home right now? It isn’t exactly something you can do with a dust rag and some old-fashioned determination.

But if you appreciate a good work ethic, you’ll be happy to work with us. The team at ServiceMax has the systems that will improve your air quality this season and beyond, along with the services that will ensure they are installed and maintained properly.

Let’s take this one step at a time though. The first step: choosing your new indoor air quality system so you can enjoy optimal comfort.

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Heater Maintenance Can Save You From These Problems

Monday, September 20th, 2021
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Temperatures are beginning to drop and the leaves have started to change color. That little chill in the air indicates a big change is on the way. We are moving away from focusing on staying cool and Instead opting into cozy sweaters and hot drinks to help keep us warm. That’s right, it’s the heating season which means it is time to make sure your system is prepared for the job to come.

Before you get wrapped up pulling out decorations, we want to take a moment to discuss why it is important to maintain your heating system—before it gives you an unpleasant surprise. Maintenance is a service that helps prepare your heater for the work it has to do and ensures it is up to the task on even the coldest days.

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Do You Need a New Thermostat? Here’s How to Tell

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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Your thermostat is the literal brains of your comfort operation. Without it, you cannot run your air conditioner in the summer or your heater in the winter. Having a reliable thermostat is important year-round.

When something starts to go wrong with your thermostat, it will directly affect your comfort. A faulty thermostat is likely to cause a lot more trouble than it is worth. This is why a thermostat upgrade in Chicago can be a great idea to deal with the comfort problems this system can cause. How do you know that you are due for an upgrade? Let’s look at some of the indicators that will let you know you should switch out this system.

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5 Indicators Your Boiler Is On the Fritz

Sunday, April 4th, 2021

hands-over-a-radiatorIf you have a boiler heater in your home, it makes sense that you’d want to keep it working properly. These systems are incredibly powerful sources of radiant heat that can be used to keep your home comfortable and warm on the coldest of days. But what do you do when your boiler just…doesn’t seem like it wants to work right?

A malfunctioning boiler is one that will need a boiler repair in Chicago, IL. The sooner this task is taken care of, the better for your system and your home comfort. Trust us, you don’t want to have to get this system replaced early!

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What You Should Know About Boilers

Monday, March 8th, 2021

clean-fresh-warmAre you ready to have a heating system in your home that will provide you with a different kind of warmth? If you were looking for something different than a forced-air system, a boiler may be just what you need. These are radiant heating systems that offer powerful and reliable heat throughout the coldest parts of the year.

If you are considering a boiler installation in Chicago, IL, it is a good idea to learn a bit more about what boilers do and how to determine if they are the best fit for your heating needs.

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Enjoy a Safe, Fun & Comfortable Holiday Season With These Tips

Monday, December 14th, 2020

The holidays are right around the corner (or have already started for anyone celebrating Hanukkah) which means most of us are deep into preparations. The decorations are up, meals are planned, and family traditions are gearing up too. It has been a rough and awkward year for everyone, so it is important that we can celebrate this season with as much normalcy as possible. And normalcy does not include a faulty heater!

You deserve to enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday season, and we can help you do that. Check out our tips below that will give you ideas that will ensure your comfort, safety, and enjoyment of the end of one of the toughest years in history.

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How an Air Purifier Helps Your Home

Monday, November 16th, 2020

Many of us have spent a good deal of time in our homes over the past several months. Now as we get into the fall and winter season with its multiple holidays and chances for family gatherings, we are looking at even more time to enjoy the interiors of our homes. Warmth and clean air will make these weeks and months far more comfortable for you and your loved ones.

The systems we install and offer services for are going to ensure your home is optimally comfortable during the cooler weather. For today, we want to take an extra look at how an air purifier in Chicago, IL can help ensure your home has the best indoor environment possible.

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Reducing Your Use While Staying Home

Monday, May 4th, 2020

houseIt is impossible to ignore the fact that most of us are spending increasing amounts of time at home. This is helping us to stay safe but it has certainly thrown a lot of things out of whack. From canceled trips and events to just general stir-craziness, it can be tough to stay home most of the day. What’s more, it can make things a lot tougher on our energy bills. When you are home all day, your energy use is often going to go up quite a bit whether it is from increased time spent cooking, needing to keep your HVAC system on more regularly, or even just needing to have the lights in the home on for a couple of extra hours a day.

We know that things have been more stressful than usual lately so we want to do our part to help. That is why we have collected some tips and tricks to help you keep your home energy efficient during this time and reduce your use so you have one less thing to worry about. Let’s get started.

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