ServiceMax Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Oak Park’

3 Systems To Boost Your IAQ This Summer

Monday, July 26th, 2021
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Your indoor air quality (IAQ) is important to your home comfort. It can help or hinder how easily you can keep cool on a hot day, along with how comfortable you are even when the temperature is correct. We want you to be able to rely on your HVAC system to keep you comfortable. To do that, we’d like you to learn a bit more about the systems that can take your air quality to the next level.

We provide both the systems and services that are going to help you achieve optimal home comfort. Below we have listed the three best indoor air quality systems to consider adding to your home this summer. With the use of these systems, you can enjoy cleaner, fresher, and more comfortable air.

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Declare Independence From Ductwork With This System

Monday, June 28th, 2021
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You deserve to be able to stay cool during summer. That can be tough to accomplish in some cases though. If you have a home that can’t accommodate ductwork, you may be looking at battling with a window unit or, worse, a bunch of fans, in a desperate attempt to stay cool. On the other hand, if you do have ductwork you may be pensive about using your AC still because those ducts aren’t as reliable as they used to be but they are too pricey to fix up.

Both of these issues have a common cause: they require cooling solutions that don’t use ductwork. Thankfully, when it comes to all things to do with air conditioning in Oak Park, IL we can provide. You can declare your independence from duct-based cooling systems this summer with the addition of a ductless mini split air conditioner.

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AC Problems You Want Fixed Before It Gets Hotter

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

thermometer-going-redIf you’ve lived in Chicago for even a year, you know the summers can be tough to beat unless you have a solid AC system in your home.

So now is the time to ask yourself if your AC system is solid. Is it showing indications that it’s wearing down or has a malfunction? Right now, in the last stretch of milder weather before summer gets underway, is the right time to arrange for repairs for your air conditioning in Oak Park, IL. Below we’ve put together a list of a few AC issues to have fixed in these last days of spring.

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How an Energy Recovery Ventilator Can Make a Big Difference in Your HVAC System

Monday, May 20th, 2019

sun-and-snowflake-badgeSpring is the best time to focus on preparing your air conditioning system for the hotter weather in the middle of the year. This is why we recommend scheduling AC maintenance through our MAX Comfort Plan in spring. It gets your air conditioning system into the best possible shape to sail through the hot weather.

But we’re also concerned about the complete HVAC system in your house. We recommend making updates that can increase proper home ventilation so you enjoy fresher air and reduce the amount of energy you need to put into the AC. Installing an energy recovery ventilator into your HVAC system is a way to make big improvements in your comfort and savings during the summer—and throughout the rest of the year as well.

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Why Many Homeowners Love Radiant Heating

Monday, January 28th, 2019

floor-heating-installationWe provide many heating services to our customers in the Chicagoland area, from handling furnace repairs to installing ductless mini split heat pumps. One service that continues to grow in popularity is fitting out homes with radiant heating systems that use in-floor tubing to provide heat. Radiant heating systems are becoming top choices for new home construction and even more retrofits.

But why? Why have many homeowners found that radiant heating was exactly what they wanted?

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What Does MERV Mean and How Can I Use It to Pick Air Filters?

Monday, August 27th, 2018

air-fliter-cuIf you’re looking for a great air filter, you need to know the term MERV. MERV is an acronym coined by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Engineers (ASHRAE) meaning Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV is a scale used to measure the efficiency of an air filter. Air filters are rated from 1-16. MERV might be a new term to you, but it’s routine to our knowledgeable technicians trained to get you the best air conditioning in Oak Park, IL.

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Are There Any Furnace Repairs I Can Do Myself?

Monday, January 29th, 2018

hand-holding-wrenchA faulty or broken furnace is an emergency during a Chicago winter. No matter how well-insulated the home, no matter how many layers of clothes people pile on, there’s no way to deal with the bitter cold invading the house—except to have the furnace fixed as soon as possible.

How to do this? Call on professionals for heating repair in Oak Park, IL or elsewhere in Chicagoland. Our team of trained comfort experts can get any type of furnace back in shape. If necessary, they’ll replace the furnace with a new one. You can trust us for honesty and quality work every time.

But wait a second … we know what you’re thinking. You want to know if you can tinker with the furnace and fix the trouble yourself. It sounds like a much less expensive option, and you have confidence in your DIY skills. (You did put in that new tile floor yourself, after all!) Can you do any furnace repairs on your own?

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Repairs an Electric Furnace May Need

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

wrenchesGas power for homes is widespread, but gas mains can’t reach every residential property. In some cases, homeowners prefer to rely entirely on electricity in their homes because of safety concerns from natural gas. Whatever the situation, a home relying solely on electrical power can still have a furnace to provide comfort during the frigid winters in Chicago. Electric furnaces are a popular choice when it comes to home comfort: they’re less expensive to install than gas furnaces and can often outlast them.

To get the longest service life from an electric furnace so you receive those extra years, always schedule annual heating maintenance. Our technicians will help see you have as trouble-free a heating system as possible! However, nothing is able to prevent all potential malfunctions, and at some point your electric furnace may need heater repair in Oak Park, IL.

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