Replacing your old heating and cooling system with new, energy-efficient central heating and air conditioning system is a great start. But to make sure that you get the best performance, the new equipment must be properly installed. This is no gimmick, an improper installed system can reduce system efficiency by up to 30 percent, costing you more on your utility bills and possibly shortening the equipment’s life.
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Monday, May 7th, 2012a fire prevention reminder for chicago, bridgeview, and oak park
Thursday, April 7th, 2011with the recent fire related tragedies that have occurred in chicago, we felt that now was a preferred time to remind the residents of this great city about fire prevention when using their heating systems. space heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and centric heating systems all have the potential to cause house fires, and these heating systems have consistently ranked among the top causes of house fires. however, heating fires are not something that you ever have to experience in your house!
frugal heating this cold seasons
every cold seasons, thousands of homes rely on systems other than the centric heater or boiler to heat their homes, and unfortunately, many do so without taking the necessary precautions. when using a fireplace, space heater, or stove, you should keep these tips in mind:
- fireplace: using the fireplace to heat the house won’t automatically save you money when compared to using the heater or boiler. but if you are going to use the fireplace at all, do not use to get the fire going, don’t leave the fire unattended, and always close the fire screen when the fire is lit. also, if you have a wood burning fireplace, never burn garbage, newspaper, or plastic in the fireplace.
- space heater: here at four seasons, we have given property owners a lot of advice about space heaters, but here is a suggestion you may not have considered. never run a space heater 24/7! many property owners rely on several space heaters to heat the house during the cold seasons, and these units will run all of the time. this could cause the system to malfunction and cause a fire while the family is sleeping or not closely attending to the heater.
- stove: using a pellet stove that is designed for heating is a preferred way to stay warm and save money. review the flue regularly to make sure that the stove is venting correctly. using a cooking stove or oven for heating is never a preferred idea. the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning alone should scare you away from using the oven for heating.
the safest way to heat your house is to use the heater or boiler, but any heating system is dangerous to use if not correctly maintained by the professionals at four seasons heating and air conditioning. you need to have your heating systems inspected annually to make sure that everything is running as it should be. have a safe, happy, and fire-free new year!
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