Archive for the ‘thermostat’ Category
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
thermostats are known for having problems regulating temperatures in the house accurately. but, sometimes the real problem isn’t the thermostat; it is where it is located! thermostat that are:
- exposed to sunlight
- exposed to heat from appliances like televisions and computers
- exposed to heat from a lamp or other light source that emits heat
- installed on an exterior wall of the house
- installed too close to a window
- installed too close to a supply vent
- installed in an enclosed area far from a return vent
- installed too close to a door
- installed in an area that is prone to drafts
- installed in an area this is not frequently occupied
if your thermostat is located in any of these areas this may be what is causing your problem. poor location causes the thermostat to misinterpret the temperature in the house. as a result, it will run the heater and the cooling system more than necessary, or it will force you to change the setting on the thermostat to compensate for the lack of heating or cooling in other areas of the house.
when this happens your power bills begin to increase due to the longer run times needed from the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning equipment. you could be wasting a lot of money every month because of poor thermostat placement, and if you think that you may have this problem in your house, you should contact a expert.
a expert heating, ventalation, and air conditioning craftsperson will be able to determine if any of these factors are influencing your thermostat. if he finds that they are, he may be able to offer some solutions or he may even have to relocate the thermostat to another area in the house. thermostat location is crucial to the correct function and efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment, so it is in your best interest to have this problem examined as soon as possible.
about, cooling, heating, Helpful HVAC sites, Linking sites
Tags: Four Seasons, professionals, relocating, syndicated, temperature
Posted in Air Conditioning, Contractors, HVAC, Heating, Money Saving, energy bills, furnace, save energy, save money, thermostat | No Comments »
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
misconceptions are a standard part of everyday life. we hear someone rattle off a supposed “fact,” and without finding out for ourselves, we take their “fact” as truth. in some cases it doesn’t really have any effect on us, but the misconceptions that are held about thermostats could be costing you hundreds extra every year in wasted power. luckily, we are going to dispel these misconceptions just in time for the cold seasons season.
(more…)
Tags: Four Seasons, furnace damage, misconceptions, syndicated, temperature
Posted in Boiler, Go Green, Heating, Money Saving, furnace, information, save energy, save money, thermostat | Comments Off
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
thermostats have evolved from dial, to digital, to programmable, and now to touch screen. this upgrade in technology may seem frightening to some, but the lennox icomfort touch thermostat is not only one of the most technologically advanced thermostats; it is also one of the most user friendly thermostats on the market today. so once you have chosen the right lennox heater, cooling system, humidifier, and air purifier for your house, have the lennox icomfort touch thermostat offered by four seasons heating and air conditioning direct their operation.
(more…)
Tags: Chicago, free estimate, Joliet, Lennox, Maintenance, Orland Park, syndicated, Tinley Park
Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Quality, Four Seasons, Heating, furnace, furnace repair, thermostat | Comments Off
Saturday, November 26th, 2011
when the heater or cooling system break down, your first reaction is probably panic. you wonder how long it is going to take to get it replaced, or how much it is going to cost. what you should realize is that this is a blessing in disguise. chances are that old heater or cooling system wasn’t even fully meeting your comfort needs anyways. now you have a chance to start over with a new lennox house comfort system. many people will simply replace the single unit that broke down, but you will save money and increase your comfort by replacing everything from the heater and cooling system to the air purifier and thermostat. lennox makes this easy with their icomfort system. this system includes a heater, cooling system, air purifier, dehumidifier, and thermostat. all of the units application in harmony to optimize comfort and efficiency, and they are all directed by icomfort touch thermostat.
(more…)
Tags: Four Seasons, icomfort, Lennox, Maintenance, syndicated, touch screen
Posted in Air Conditioning, Informational, Save Green, air conditioner, furnace, thermostat | Comments Off
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
warm seasons is finally here, staying cool indoors is key. we’ve been waiting for these warm days for months upon months of rain, sleet, wind, and rain. the days are longer and the enjoyment of being outside in our beautiful city can finally be experienced. but that enjoyment can be interrupted by walking back into a house that is warmer than it is outside. there could be many different reasons for the cooling system to not be working correctly when you return house from your day in the sun.
(more…)
Tags: filter, heat, syndicated, tempereature
Posted in Air Conditioning, Informational, air conditioner, thermostat | Comments Off
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
what would you do in this situation? you wake up one cold cold seasons morning and find that your heater went out in the middle of night. you know very little about heating, ventalation, and air conditioning equipment so the first thing you do is call a service craftsperson to come out to your house, and you agree to pay, at the very least, a service charge for his travel time and initial diagnosis. the craftsperson arrives and within five minutes finds out that a breaker was tripped. he flips the breaker back on, collects the service fee, and leaves your house.
(more…)
Tags: Four Seasons, syndicated
Posted in Air Conditioning, Consumer Protection, Contractors, HVAC, Heating, ac repair, furnace, furnace repair, save money, thermostat, tips | Comments Off
Monday, November 7th, 2011
did that old dial thermostat finally break? if you are still living in the 1950’s when it comes to thermostat technology, i suggest a swift jump into the present world of programmable thermostats. the change in technology may seem drastic and complicated, but the benefits of having a programmable thermostat make learning how to use it more than worth it. but how do you know which thermostat will best meet your needs?
(more…)
Tags: Four Seasons, syndicated
Posted in Air Conditioning, Go Green, Heating, Money Saving, Value, energy savings, money savings, programmable, thermostat | Comments Off
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
the service technicians at four seasons heating and air conditioning are able to handle a variety of issues. from boilers and furnaces to hot water tanks and air conditioners, our technicians are proficiently trained to handle nearly any situation your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems can throw at them. however, the expertise of our technicians is not needed in every situation. hundreds of times a year, we have customers who call us out for problems that really aren’t problems at all. flipping a switch and setting a thermostat are “repairs” that nearly any property owner can handle on their own. we know that the people of chicago application hard for their money, and that they don’t want to waste it on unnecessary service calls. so, the next time the heater breaks down, there are a few point to review before racing to the phone to call four seasons.
(more…)
Tags: Chicago, free estimate, furnace filtration, furnace fitler, furnace replacement, IL, Lockport, Maintenance, Mokena, syndicated, Woodridge
Posted in Four Seasons, Heating, Savings, furnace, furnace repair, thermostat | Comments Off
Monday, May 9th, 2011
the weather outside may not be comfortable enough to abandon outwear just yet, but the weather is defiantly improving and relieving some of the cold seasons blues that have set in over the past icy season. late cold seasons in the chicagoland area is characterized by great fluctuations between cool and warm temperatures. the weather is generally mild and we all wait anxiously for the warm seasons sun! while we wait, why not save? late cold seasons is the perfect time to turn back your thermostat and save a few bucks before the air conditioning season hits.
small change= big saving!
you may not believe it, but when it comes to the temperature in your house, every degree counts. a 2 degree change can save you 10% on your power bills, and the more you turn back the thermostat the higher quality. right now, everyone is still relying on the heater to keep their homes at a comfortable temperature. however, many property owners probably still have the thermostat set at a formidable temperature. during the thick of cold seasons, those formidable temperatures were needed to keep the house warm.
try this suggestion in your house
now the house is easier to heat due to the warmer weather, and as a result the heater will cycle on and off more frequently. when the heater cycles on and off more than necessary you waste costly power and drive up your utility bills. in reality, you could probably set the thermostat back 4 degrees or more without even noticing a difference in your level of comfort! take this helpful suggestion from four seasons and save some extra money during these milder months in chicago.
turn back your thermostat| melrose park, cicero, berwyn is a post from: heating and cooling heater rebuild
about, cooling, heating, Helpful HVAC sites, Linking sites
Tags: Berwyn, Chicago, Cicero, late winter, Melrose Park, spring, syndicated, temperature
Posted in Four Seasons, Heating, Savings, energy bills, energy efficiency, furnace, save money, thermostat | Comments Off
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
with every passing month here in chicago another power bill arrives. at this point you probably cringe at the cost, and the weather doesn’t look like it is getting any warmer any time soon. so, the only option is to conserve power, and here at four seasons, we have an idea that you probably haven’t thought of. use the sun! on days that the sun is shining bright, you could easily cut back on your heating costs and cut down your electricity costs as well!
sunny day savings
on the next sunny day, take a walk around your house and open the curtains, blinds, and any other coverings that you may have on your windows. kick the thermostat back a few degrees, and we bet you won’t even notice the difference. the sun is the earth’s natural heating source, and though it may be freezing outside, you can still take in the sun’s heat through the windows in your house. however, you must remember to recover the windows at night to prevent drafts and air cracks from reversing your power savings.
turn off the lights
also, you can use the sun as your source of light. rearrange furniture to allow for ample lighting while reading or working at house, and turn off the lamps and lights in your house. the more days that you can do this during the month, the more money you will save! four seasons heating and air conditioning wants you to have a warm and power efficient cold seasons, and remembering these tips the next time the sun is out could make a real difference on your utility bills every month. you can’t control the weather, but you can control your power savings.
saving money with the sun| westmont, robbins, hazel crest is a post from: heating and cooling heater rebuild
about, cooling, heating, Helpful HVAC sites, Linking sites
Tags: electricity, Hazel Crest, IL, Robbins, sun, syndicated, utility bills, Westmont
Posted in Four Seasons, Go Green, Heating, Informational, Savings, energy efficiency, save energy, save money, thermostat | Comments Off