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3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC

May 23, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

May 16, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Illinois home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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How Often Should You Replace Your HVAC Air Filter?

May 1, 2025

Replacing your HVAC system’s air filter regularly is not only important for maintaining your home’s indoor air quality, but ensures that your heating and cooling system runs properly without issues.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 18, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Illinois! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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What Is an Air Handler?

April 11, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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Why You Should Invest in a UV Air Purifier

Why You Should Invest in a UV Air Purifier

March 21, 2025

A typical indoor evaporator coil has 20 million to 40 billion microbes (bacteria/fungi/mold) living on it! A UV Air purifier reduces those numbers by 99.9%–99.999%!*

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

March 14, 2025

It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Chicago home.

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What Goes On During AC Maintenance?

March 1, 2025

If you’ve been following our blog regularly, then you know we talk about maintenance a lot. This is due to how important of a service it is. Many homeowners think this is a sort of “luxury” service that people who can afford it get for their HVAC systems. But air conditioning maintenance in Park Ridge,…

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

February 21, 2025

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Chicago home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.

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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

February 14, 2025

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Skokie home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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