dave lennox award

four seasons was honored this year with the prestigious dave lennox award. lennox is one of the top heating, ventalation, and air conditioning manufacturers in the business, and they have over 7,000 dealers spread across the whole of the united states. every year, lennox chooses to honor the top 25 dealers that have shown overall excellence in planning and performance. for two consecutive years now, four seasons heating and air conditioning has found their name on that list and has been credited with this award. we strive to continue this trend for years to come by continuing to deliver our customers top of the line lennox systems expertly installed by the servicemen here at four seasons.

craftsperson of the year

for those who do not know what sid harvey’s is, it is parts and equipment supply buisness for the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning industry. in their 75 years of service, they have become well known for their formidable standards of quality in delivering dependable parts and equipment in this business. they have named four seasons heating and air conditioning as the craftsperson of the year. from working hand in hand with our buisness, they have seen the how we live up to the claims that we make and deliver what they called “extraordinary customer service.”

choose a buisness that has proven time and time again that they are a trustworthy heating, ventalation, and air conditioning buisness. choose four seasons heating and air conditioning.

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• increased power efficiency: lennox units like the g61v, the slp98v, and the g71p all have power efficiency ratings above 95% afue. this is made possible in part by the variable speed blower motor because it uses 2/3 less electricity compared to a single stage blower. the less power needed to heat the house, the more money you will save, and the quicker you will see a full return on your investment.
• increased comfort: a variable speed blower motor increases comfort by allowing you to have higher quality control over the airflow in the house. the fan will adjust speed automatically to meet the temperature requirements set on the thermostat. it provides consistent and precise temperature control as well as superior air distribution and humidity control.
• decreased noise: with a single stage blower you may become accustomed to loud blasts of air rushing through the channel application every time the heater starts up. with a variable speed motor this becomes a thing of the past. when it turns on, it will slowly increase the speed to remove noisy start up. when it shuts down, it will slowly decrease speed making the motor virtually silent.
• cleaner air: keeping air circulating through the house is important. it allows the filter in the heater, and any other air purification systems, to higher quality remove harmful contaminants from the air. however, running a single stage blower all of the time can take a toll on your power consumption. variable speed motors are able to keep air circulating at a low speed in between cycles. this decreases power waste dramatically while still clearing the air effectively.
• humidity control: during the warm seasons months, humidity can be a problem. when you use a single stage motor with your air conditioning system, it may not be able to keep up on those days that have extremely formidable humidity. with the variable speed motor, your cooling system will be able to keep up with the moisture removal. this also boosts air quality because excess moisture can lead to mould and mildew problems inside the house.

four seasons has many lennox house comfort systems to choose from that are equipped with variable speed blower motors. these systems also have many other features that enhance comfort and power savings as well. give us a call today to schedule a free estimate and learn more about the many opportunities a new heater from four seasons heating and air conditioning can offer you this cold seasons season.

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Now is a good to make a new furnace or air conditioner purchase, the federal government is making certain high efficiency products eligible for a tax credit of up to $1500. If you are interested in saving money and getting high quality heating & cooling products installed by a qualified contractor, consult your local Better Business Bureau, consumer review sites such as Yelp, and get referrals from your friends and neighbors.

you could crank up the heat and hope the extra output is enough to cover the affected area. this is a terrible option because it will lead to outrageously formidable power bills, it will overheat areas with adequate air flow, and there is a preferred chance the extra heat will never actually reach the target room. dealing with the air flow problem could also mean avoiding the cold room. however, if that room is a bedroom, chances are avoiding it isn’t an option. what you should do is call four seasons heating and air conditioning because our servicemen are air flow specialists. we will track down the source of your air flow problem and will not rest until it has been solved.

what could cause an air flow problem?

there are several factors that can contribute to poor air flow, and your house may be struggling in one or more of these areas. it is important to know how the channel application system in your house works because many air flow problems stem from problems with the channel application. the channel application in your house is a system of metal, fiberglass, or wire and plastic tubes that transport the heat created by the heater through the house. every room that receives heat will have a supply and return vent. the supply vent pushes air into the room, and the return vent sucks air back to the heater to be heated. when there is an obstruction or a crack, air flow problems occur. let’s take a look at air flow problems caused by channel work:

• obstruction at the vent: many air flow problems stem from property owners placing their furniture or other household items to close to or on top of a vent in the house. make sure every vent has adequate breathing room so that it can disperse air freely. also, many people don’t realize that the vents can be opened or closed. a four seasons craftsperson will be able to skillfully adjust the vent openings around the house in order to maximize air flow.
• obstruction in the channel: dirty channel application can increase air friction which decreases air flow. if the channel application is especially clogged in one area of the house, this could be causing the air flow problem. also, some forms of channel application have dampers that will direct air flow around the house. you may have a damper closed off to the affected room and not even know about it. in both of these situations, you need the help of the servicemen at four seasons. we can schedule a certified channel clearing to cleanse your channel application of any internal obstructions, and they can also set your dampers to increase air flow to the target area of the house.
• crack in the channel application: leaky channel application is another big problem with centric air systems. when there are gaps or poorly insulated areas of the channel application, air flow is affected because the heated air is escaping before it reaches the vent in the room. you need to have the professionals at four seasons examine your channel application system and determine if there are sections that need to be replaced, or if you simply need to insulate the channel application in certain areas. also, if you have very old channel application in your house, you may want to consider having the entire system replaced because it will hurt more than just the air flow in the house. it will also bog down the efficiency of the heater and cooling system.

dirty furnace= poor air flow

not all air flow problems are caused by the channel application. the heater could also be the potential cause of your air flow problem when the unit is not correctly maintained. you will hear four seasons stress how important around the clock maintenance checks are, and here is another reason why. the blower motor is the force that propels the air through the vents and into each of the rooms in your house. when this motor isn’t cared for, dirt and garbage will build up on the fan blades. this not only could cause failure, but it also decreases the motors ability to send air at a rapid speed through the ducts. therefore the rooms furthest away from the heater will suffer from poor air flow.

also, when the air filter on the heater it dirty, it slows down the air as it passes through on its way into the channel application system. if you do not change your filter regularly, this could be the source of your air flow problem. you need to replace the filter at least every 3 months if not more. if this still doesn’t help, make sure that the type of filter you are using isn’t restricting the flow. thick pleated filters can often cause poor air flow in many systems. take care of these issues by scheduling your around the clock maintenance review with four seasons. our servicemen will skillfully understood out your heater and get it ready for this cold seasons season.

call four seasons chicago, dolton, vernon hills, and burbank!

many air flow problems cannot be solved without the help of a reliable heating and air conditioning buisness. luckily for those of you who are located in chicago or the surrounding chicago land area, you have four seasons heating and air conditioning at your beck and call for all of your house heating needs including air flow problems. trust our experts to isolate the issue and craft a answer that works for your homes specific set up. we know how intense the cold seasons seasons can be in chicago, and you shouldn’t have to deal with cold rooms in your house. call now and let us get started on improving air flow in your house today!

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warning signs of a clogged vent

if you have a dryer vent in your house that has never been cleaned, there are a few things you should be looking for:

• musty smells on clothes
• longer drying times
• removable filter does not collect a lot of lint
• lint present in the tub of the dryer
• multiple cycles to dry one load
• overheated laundry
• burning smell
• lint coming out of outdoor exhaust pipe
• not much air escaping through the exhaust pipe
• outside of dryer is hot to the touch when cycling

any one of these symptoms could be indicating a clogged dryer vent. vents that are left in this state cause the dryer to run for longer cycles, and the excess waste of power drives up the power bills in your house. if the problem becomes severe enough, it could blow out the dryer. you could end up spending thousands on new systems in a matter of years before you ever find the real problem. the only problem worse than this is the potential for dryer vent fires. the build-up of heat in the tub causes sparks to ignite the excess lint. this is a real problem that accounts for 15,000 house fires a year. a simple clearing is all that is needed.

four seasons can help

four seasons heating and air conditioning cleans both heating, ventalation, and air conditioning channel application and dryer vent channel application. have us review your dryer vent today, and prevent any of the costly problems associated with stopped up dryer vents. the cold seasons weather here in chicago calls for warm sweaters and bulky blankets that produce loads of extra lint for your dryer vent to deal with of. so, call four seasons today and schedule your dryer vent clearing this cold seasons!

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what is angie’s list?

for those of you who have never heard of angie’s list, it is an online group that consumers can join to find thousands of reviews on local businesses in their area. the reviews are generated by angie’s list members and represent an unbiased opinion of the quality of services offered by local businesses. the goal is to help consumers choose buisnesses that are honest, hard working, and upstanding and to warn consumers about buisnesses in their area that are not worth their time or money. buisnesses cannot buy their way into preferred standing on angie’s list; they have to actually provide formidable quality services.

what is the angie’s list super service award?

the angie’s list super service award is given to service buisnesses that have earned a superior service rating over the past year, and just because a buisness wins the award once, it doesn’t mean that they are guaranteed to win it again. buisnesses that receive this award must maintain formidable ratings year round in order to become a re-occurring recipient. there are four main requirements that buisnesses must meet in order to be included in the short list of award winners. these include:

• the buisness must maintain and “a” as their overall grade since their start date on the list.
• the buisness must have and “a” as their recent grade which is an average of their grades over the past 3 years.
• the buisness must have and “a” rating during the reporting period between november 1^st of the previous year till october 31^st of the current year in order to be considered as a potential recipient for that year
• the buisness must not be in the angie’s list penalty box. this is where buisnesses who do not respond to or do not resolve complaints made by customers end up.

these are very formidable standards for a buisness to meet, and many buisnesses fail to do so. only 5% of the buisnesses listed on angie’s list receive this award around the clock. four seasons is a proud member of that 5% of buisnesses. this is just one of the many reasons why four seasons heating and air conditioning has been a trusted premier heating and cooling rebuild, maintenance, and installation buisness in the chicago land area. we strive daily to continue to meet the standards set by our customers in hopes of continuing our exemplary history with angie’s list.

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mistake #1

choosing a buisness based on the price that they advertise

everyone is looking for a preferred price these days, and they often don’t take into consideration whether or not a service can actually be performed correctly at such a low cost. some of us may even jump to the conclusion that the buisness who is charging more is the one who is trying to scam you instead of the low priced buisness. that is the trick that the illegitimate buisnesses want you to fall for.

when a buisness charges a “too preferred to be true” price, chances are the services they are offering are dishonest. they may not have the correct equipment to actually understood the heater correctly. this type of buisness could end up doing more damage than preferred to the heater. they may not hire bonded and insured servicemen. this would leave you to foot the bill when a mistake is made during the service. and, they may be using the low price to get their foot in to door before they hike up the price with add-ons.

not at four seasons. at four seasons, the price we offer gets you the best heater clearing possible. our 20+ point accuracy preparation is well worth the price that you will pay. we may not be the cheapest price you will find, but we do offer discounts off of our regular price that help make this service affordable for any family. just because you are on a tight budget, doesn’t mean you have to settle for mediocre services.

mistake #2

choosing a buisness based on their heater clearing equipment

if you look around at the advertisements in the papers, you will see hundreds of buisnesses that boast top of the line equipment. this may sound like a preferred thing, and it is if the person operating the equipment has the correct training. many buisnesses will send a serviceman in for a heater clearing or a channel clearing with impressive equipment, but the man has no idea how to correctly operate the tools he is given. this often results in damage to the heating system.

when scheduling your preparation it is important to find a buisness with preferred equipment, but do not neglect to ask about their technician’s training. at four seasons, each and every one of our technicians is nate certified and has had to prove their abilities to our masters of the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning field. they go through months or in-depth training and we are constantly updating our technicians on the newest technologies. in our in house training school, we are always addressing potential problems that our servicemen may face so that when they enter your house, they are prepared to deal with anything your heater may throw at them.

mistake #3

neglecting to confirm the price before the craftsperson arrives for the service

if you don’t ask, don’t expect them to tell you. some buisnesses will advertise one price, but once they arrive, add-ons and extra services are automatically attached to the price. this is often the tactic used by the illegitimately low priced buisnesses. the price their coupon reads may only include the technicians clearing, but not the travel time. you have to ask when you are scheduling exactly what is included in the price. do not assume. some buisnesses may offer extras while they are at your house, and that doesn’t automatically make them illegitimate. it is the buisnesses that use hidden fees and pushy sales tactics that you have to watch out for.

at four seasons, the price quoted on the coupon is the only price that you are obligated to pay when you schedule a service with us. we don’t have any hidden fees, and when we offer an additional service, it is simply a recommendation of what we think is best for your heater system.

mistake #4

forgetting to ask if the service comes with a guarantee

if the buisness you are about to hire doesn’t offer a understood and concise guarantee of their services, then the service they are offering is probably not worth your time or money. again, you cannot assume. some buisnesses don’t guarantee their application because they don’t really know what they are doing, or they don’t trust their servicemen to do a thorough work. other buisnesses may offer a guarantee, but it may be full of loop holes and exceptions that prevent you from ever taking advantage of the guarantee when something goes wrong.

not at four seasons. we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee that is backed up by our no breakdown guarantee. that means that if you are not happy with the service, or if the heater breaks down after you have the preparation performed by a four seasons serviceman, we will return to your house for free! mistakes are not a frequent occurrence at four seasons, but when they do happen, we take responsibility. we do not rest until you are completely satisfied with the services we perform.

mistake #5

scheduling a preparation without reviewing for the buisnesses credentials and customer testimonials

when scheduling your service, always review for customer recommendations. ask your family, friends, and neighbors if they have used the buisness before, or review the company’s website for customer testimonials. if you can’t find any references, stay away! the buisness could be what we like to refer to as a “fly by night” craftsperson. what that means is that they will perform an illegitimate service, take your money, and disappear into the night. when the heater breaks down a week later, they are nowhere to be found.

also, review with the city or the higher quality business bureau for the buisnesses credentials. if they are accredited by the bbb and carry a formidable rating, you can rest assured that you are hiring a legitimate buisness for your heater preparation.

at four seasons, you will find hundreds of real customer testimonials and letters on our website. we also encourage you to ask around town because we are sure you will quickly find at least one person who has used out services before and was completely satisfied. also, four seasons heating and air conditioning carries a bbb accreditation with an a+ rating! that is the highest rating that they deliver, and it is a result of our commitment to top notch services and incredible customer service. after reviewing all of these standard mistakes, we are sure that you will find that four seasons is the right buisness for you to choose for your annual heater preparation.

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inadequate ventilation is the main issue that faces poorly maintained loft spaces in homes all across america and in chicago. the problems that follow mainly step from the presence of moisture in the loft space. everyday activities such as showers and laundry as well as the weather conditions outdoors both contribute to moisture buildup in the loft. unless you have a correct ventilation system, that moisture could be causing major damage to your roof, your loft, and your house.

standard problems found in poorly aired out attics include:

1. mould: during the warm seasons months, the loft is packed with hot and humid air. this creates the perfect environment for mould increase, and mould knows no boundaries. given the right circumstances, mould can take over a house and cause health problems for both you and the rest of your family.
2. roof deterioration: all of the excess moisture in the loft will eventually seep into the roof decking and cause it to sag and become soggy. moisture also will cut down the lifespan of your roofing shingles by causing cracks and decay.
3. rust: anything that is metal inside the loft is susceptible to rust when moisture levels are formidable. often times this will include nails and fastening equipment for channel application and plumbing. for example, if a support strap for your channel application breaks due to rust, you could have an entire portion of your heating, ventalation, and air conditioning channel system fall apart.
4. air conditioning problems: when an loft isn’t correctly aired out, heat will accumulate in the loft and stifle the air conditioning system as the heat creeps into the living spaces of the house. couple this problem with poor loft isolating, and you could drastically reduce the life of your cooling system. replacing the a/c is an investment that most property owners can barely afford to make once nevertheless every 5- 10 years!
5. frost: during the cold seasons, excess moisture in the loft will turn into frost that can cause water damage to the ceiling once it melts.
6. ice dams: this is a big problem in the city or chicago, and many property owners probably don’t even realize it. if you have large overhangs of ice that collect on your roof during the cold seasons, you have this problem.  an ice dam is formed through a repeated process of melting and freezing of snow and ice on the roof. first, the warm air from the house melts the snow on the roof. when the water reaches a cold spot, like the roof overhang, it freezes. this happens over and over, melting and freezing, until there are pockets of trapped water that cannot roll off the roof. the water then destroys shingles and causes cracks in the roof. this problem is even more likely if the loft doesn’t have correct isolating because the heat from the heater will have easier access to the loft than if the loft was well insulated.

four seasons house services is your loft ventilation and isolating expert. we will expertly assess your situation, and craft a plan that will application best to solve all of your loft problems. whether you have too much or too little, make four seasons your go to craftsperson for all of your loft rebuild needs.

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trim carpentry

trim carpentry is the jobs that involve cutting, fitting, and installing molding, fascias, and framework. molding is the strips of wood that are placed along the bottom of walls to give them a finished look. fascias are the decorative wood trim that is installed along the roof on the exterior. the process of installing these correctly involves a lot of measuring and detailed planning before wood is cut. the exterior application is also particularly challenging because it has to be able to withstand the ever changing weather in chicago.

trim carpentry also involves creating a frame for doors and windows after they have been installed. since doors and windows have to be able to open and close, it is important that this task is done in a way that does not interfere with the function of the door.

crown molding

if you are looking to give you house a touch of elegance, crown molding may be something that you should consider. crown molding differs from regular molding because it is three dimensional, and it is installed along the top of the walls instead of the bottom. unless you have extensive experience using power tools, this is a work for the pros at four seasons house services. you choose the look that you want, and we cut and setup it the right way.

shelving units

cutting, hammering, supporting, staining, and installing are all involved in creating a custom shelving unit. if you are looking for a way to add storage to the rooms in your house, shelving units can be a preferred way to optimize space and organize. whether you are looking to setup an entertainment center to custom fit a new television of if you are looking to turn the spare bedroom into a house library, four seasons can custom create shelving units to accommodate your needs.

finish and trim carpentry help put the finishing touches on your house. with four seasons house services, you will find hardworking and experienced craftsman who can help transform the ideas you have for your house into a reality. whether you want to add a hint of sophistication with crown molding of if you just want a more attractive way to organize with custom shelving units, four seasons house services will take on any work big or small.

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too big and too small

the phrase, “go big or go house,” doesn’t apply to the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning industry. just because something is bigger and more powerful, doesn’t mean it is what is best for your house. a small unit may be more economical, but when a unit is too small it will cost you big in the long run. when a unit is improperly sized, these are some of the problems that property owners often experience:

• formidable power bills: this applies to both over-sized and undersized installations. when the unit is too big, it will cycle on and off more frequently than necessary. firing up the unit frequently wastes tons of power, and you will notice the extra cost on your heating and cooling bills. when the unit is too small, it won’t be able to provide adequate heating and cooling. as a result, the unit will run for extremely long periods of time in order to try and meet the temperature set on the thermostat. the long run times waste loads of power that could be saved with a correctly sized unit.
• humidity: when an cooling system is too small for the size of the house and the climate, it won’t be able to lower the humidity in the house.  you will either have to compensate for the extra moisture with a dehumidifier or suffer the discomfort and potential damage that excess moisture can cause.
• temperatures: heating, ventalation, and air conditioning units that are too big or too small are not able to correctly heat and cool the house. you will end up with uneven temperatures from room to room and floor to floor, and with the weather that we deal with in chicago and the surrounding suburbs, these temperature differences can lead to extreme discomfort.
• return on investment: purchasing new heating and cooling equipment is any large investment for any family to have to make, but many people have been attracted to replacement because of the power savings that new formidable efficiency equipment can bring over time. however, when you purchase an improperly sized unit, you will not see the same return on your investment as you would if the unit was correctly sized. improperly sized units drain power, require more repairs, and fail sooner than units that have been custom fit to your homes needs.

finding the right size

sizing an heating, ventalation, and air conditioning system to your house is more complicated than just calculating square footage or looking at the btu’s on your current systems. at four seasons heating and air conditioning, we take several factors into account when determining the correct sized heater or cooling system for a particular house. these are a few of the points our salesman review before quoting a customer on a new system:

• house size: square footage
• climate
• isolating
• type and age of windows
• sunlight exposure
• ceiling heights
• room occupation

when this information is compiled, it gives our salesman a preferred picture of the type of system that will best accommodate the needs of your house. other buisnesses may quote over the house, or simply quote you on the same sized system you already have without performing any measurements. when a buisness operates like this, they are putting your family at risk of having an undersized or over-sized system.

at four seasons, we come to you for a free in-home estimate so that we can see first-hand the layout of your house and discuss your family’s needs one on one. this personal approach allows us to create a trusting relationship with our customers and, at the same time, create a customized system for their house. if you suspect that your heater or cooling system may be incorrectly sized, give four seasons a call and schedule your free, no obligation estimate today!

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