here at four seasons, we want you to have a safe and comfortable cold seasons, so these are just a few tips to keep in mind when operating your space heater this winter:
Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
Air Conditioners, Why Installation is So Important!
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012Four Seasons Resource Center likes to promote the use of Energy Star products, especially when it comes to heating and cooling. The benefits of using energy star furnaces and air conditioners are numerous; one of the most beneficial to consumers is the opportunity to save money on heating and cooling costs. However, when it comes time to purchase a new central air conditioner, you should also get a system that is installed properly. If not properly sized or installed the efficiency of your system can be reduced by up to 30 percent. This will result in higher utility bills and possibly shorten the life of the equipment.
quality service, affordable pricing| hillside, oak lawn, alsip
Monday, April 30th, 2012don’t know who to hire for your cyclical preparation, channel clearing, or heater repairs? well, this year, look no further than four seasons heating and air conditioning for all of your heating, ventalation, and air conditioning system’s needs! what makes four seasons any higher quality than other heating and cooling buisnesses? there are many things that set us apart in this business, but our customer service ethic is defiantly one of the big ones.
water damaged furnaces| chicago ridge, cicero, westchester
Saturday, April 28th, 2012does anyone remember the huge rainstorms we had this past warm seasons? for many people those storms are now a distant memory, but for far too many property owners, there is still recovery in progress. the problem is that hundreds of homes suffered severe flooding, and in the process the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning systems were damaged. replacing these units can become costly, and for many families, the heater still needs to be swapped out. with cold seasons quickly approaching, there isn’t much time left to get your family ready before the temperatures start to drop. at the very least, the heater must be inspected before you turn it on, and if you neglect to do so, your house could suffer a much more devastating disaster than a little water in the basement.
WHY VARIABLE SPEED FURNACES?
Thursday, April 26th, 2012First, my own bias on the topic. In my mind Lennox variable speed furnaces are truly the best value around, but getting away from the brand considerations, what are the benifits of a variable furnace anyway and why bring it up when it’s not 30 degrees below zero out?
the benefits of radiant floor heating
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012when you think about having cold feet, you probably picture someone who is apprehensive about getting married, but ever notice how cold your feet get in the cold seasons? walking around in the snow all day and on the cold floors in your house, it seems like your feet will never get warm. the problem is that the heat for your house probably runs off an old forced air heater system. the air blowing out of the vents heats the air in the rooms of your house, but the floors still remain chilled. however, if you had a radiant floor heating system, cold floors would be unheard-of in your house!
go with the pros!
Saturday, April 21st, 2012the heating system always seems to break down at the worst time during the cold seasons season, and suddenly you are faced with the dilemma of finding someone to rebuild the unit for you. many of us have to choose between the friend that can fix almost anything and the expert heating, ventalation, and air conditioning technicians like those at four seasons. what it usually comes down to is cost. you may automatically assume that your friend is your best bet at saving a few bucks, but here at four seasons, we would like you to consider some of the benefits that come from using professionals before you make your decision.
- saving money: for starters, many people assume that hiring a friend or relative is cheaper, and it may be initially. however, if something goes wrong or if the person doesn’t really know what they are doing, you may be forced to call in the professionals anyways. at that point, you are paying double. you also need to consider that this is a very valuable system, and if the person you are hiring makes a big mistake, you may now be faced with the cost of replacing the unit all together. four seasons will get the work done right the first time.
- craftsperson experience: four seasons heating and air conditioning holds each of our technicians to the highest possible standards of quality in the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning industry. each and every one of our servicemen have become nate certified, and we are constantly updating and reevaluating their abilities during the time that they application for our buisness. besides training, each of our technicians have years of experience rebuilding hundreds of heating systems. compare that level of training and experience to that of your “handyman” friend, and we are sure that you will want to trust your unit in the hands of a four seasons craftsperson.
- warranty coverage: four seasons guarantees all of the application that we perform and we back it up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. each rebuild that we perform comes with at least a 90 day warranty if not longer, so that you can enjoy the peace of mind that come from knowing we will return for free if there is even the slightest problem with the services performed. chances are your friend won’t be able to make any of these promises, and if you have a manufacturer’s warranty on the unit, it may be voided by having a non-professional application on the system.
- safety precautions: furnaces and boilers are dangerous units that can be the source of gas cracks and carbon monoxide in your house. when you have someone working on the unit that is not a expert, they likely do not have the equipment or the know-how to prevent or detect either of these problems. a four seasons craftsperson will perform all checks necessary, including a heat exchanger inspection, to ensure that your house and your family are safe from the devastating effects of gas cracks and carbon monoxide exposure.
the decision is your own but if you decide to go with the pros, remember four seasons. with 24 hour services and fast response times, we are always ready and waiting for your call.
insulation: batts vs. blown-in | evanston, plainfield, downers grove
Friday, April 20th, 2012you have heard four seasons talk about how important it is to have a correctly insulated house, and we often put special emphasis on the loft space. this is the area of the house where insulating will have the greatest impact on your comfort and your power bills. here at four seasons, we use blown-in fiberglass isolating for all of our isolating services. if you have never added isolating to your loft, chances are, the builder installed “batts” of fiberglass isolating. over time, the batts have settled, and its costing you big bucks continual on your power bills. four seasons uses a different style of fiberglass isolating because it solves the problems that old batts leave behind.
winter susceptibility relief | crest hill, country club hills, riverdale
Thursday, April 19th, 2012four seasons heating and air conditioning has many services and devices that can potentially offer susceptibility symptom relief to many this cold seasons season. cold seasons susceptibilities can often be as bad if not worse than the spring and warm seasons susceptibilities that most of us are accustomed to hearing about, and being cooped up indoors, for months at a time, makes those with susceptibilities very susceptible to the inside air pollutants that plague thousands of homes in chicago and the chicago land area. channel cleanings, heater cleanings, air purifiers, and humidifiers are all excellent options to decrease the presence of allergens in the house, and four seasons can make implementing these devices and services in your house a breeze this cold seasons season.
- channel clearing services: four seasons offers expert channel clearing services that will understood the pollen, dust, mould, and dander from your channel application system. these are allergens that are constantly circulating in the air when the heater is running, and a channel clearing will greatly reduce their presence in your house.
- heater clearing services: around the clock heater maintenance preparations are important if you want to keep your heater running reliably all cold seasons long. but, these cleanings can also help relieve susceptibility symptoms. a dirty heater is packed with dust and other allergens and as the air in your house passes through the heater to be warmed, it picks up these allergens. these particles are then delivered to all of the rooms in your house. combine this service with a monthly filter change and a channel clearing, and you will greatly improve your inside air quality.
- air purifiers: for those of us that suffer with severe susceptibilities, asthma, or any other respiratory condition, we could benefit from the installation of a whole house air purifier. here at four seasons we have air purification systems that can remove up to 99.97% of particles and bio aerosols down to .3 microns!
- humidifiers: low humidity in the house makes having susceptibilities even more unbearable and increases the likelihood of sickness during this long cold seasons season. have a humidifier installed by four seasons today to increase the moisture in your house, and you will be breathing easy in no time at all!
four seasons heating and air conditioning is your house comfort specialist, and this cold seasons, susceptibility sufferers do not have to give up their comfort to formidable levels of inside air pollution. combine a channel clearing, heater clearing, air purifier, and humidifier in your house for the best possible results, and we will have you on your way to restoring house comfort even to those with susceptibilities.
cold seasons susceptibility relief | crest hill, country club hills, riverdale is a post from: heating and cooling heater rebuild
why invest in a two- stage heater?| glenwood, addison, burr ridge
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012why invest in a 2-stage heater? this is one of the most frequently asked questions to an heating, ventalation, and air conditioning expert, which is not surprising given the many misconceptions that are out there. the main advantage to the two stage heater is the improved house comfort that is achieved through the reduced inside temperature fluctuations that the 2-stage heater delivers, not increased efficiency (a 90% heater is 90% efficient, regardless of how many stages it runs in).