why 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).
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why invest in a two- stage heater?| glenwood, addison, burr ridge
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012maximize mobility to maximize safety
Thursday, April 12th, 2012most homes are not built to be accessible to those who have mobility problems. a threshold that extends a couple inches off the ground may not seem like a difficult task to most. but if you were in a wheelchair or if you had arthritic knees, those couple of inches could cause you a mountain of difficulty. making the house more accessible to people who are disabled or aging will make it easier for them to get around, help them retain their independence, and make their house a safer place to live in. if you know someone who is having trouble navigating their house, take the time to learn how four seasons house services can help you improve their homes accessibility.
when do i change my filter? | midlothian, lisle, justice
Saturday, April 7th, 2012one of the most frequently asked questions in the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning industry is, “how often should i change my heater filter?” unfortunately, there isn’t one straightforward answer that we can give you because there are several factors that play a role in the condition of the filter. obviously, the first step would be to review the packaging on the filter itself. usually it will have a recommended length of time after which replacement will be needed. however, here at four seasons, we don’t want you to suffer the consequences that come from having a dirty filter, so we counsel that you review the filter monthly. if it is dirty, replace it. if not, wait another month and review again. but, some families should be reviewing their filters more frequently. these are people who have:
can you afford to lose $1500? | hazel crest, forest park, justice
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012now is your last chance! with little over 17 days to go, the federal tax credits on power efficient heating and cooling systems are going to expire. however, it is not too late! four seasons heating and air conditioning is here to help you get your new formidable efficiency heater or cooling system before the new year arrives. you could get back 30% of the total purchase price up to $1500!
winter floods: protect your home
Monday, April 2nd, 2012it floods in the spring; it floods in the warm seasons; and now it floods in the cold seasons! yes, it does, and if you have never experienced a cold seasons flood you are probably one of the lucky ones because cold seasons flooding has been a standard recurrence in chicago and the surrounding suburbs for many years. retention ponds and rivers reach their limits and spill over into our streets and in some cases into our homes. last year alone, the des plaines, du page, and kankakee rivers all poured into the surrounding suburbs. if you live in one of those unfortunate homes that experienced these flood waters first hand, maybe now is the time to take some preventative measures before cold seasons is upon us once again.
4 reasons to switch to two-stage heating this winter
Saturday, March 31st, 2012thousands of homes in chicago and the chicago land area are going to need a heater replaced this cold seasons. with all of the new technology out there, it can be hard to figure out which features you need and which ones you should skip. two-stage heating is one of the features offered on many formidable efficiency models that should not be overlooked because there are four key benefits to choosing a system with this feature over one that has the traditionally one-stage heating capability.
temperamental tank? | melrose park, palos heights, woodridge
Thursday, March 29th, 2012when it comes to heating the water for our homes, many people still use old, seemingly indestructible, hot water tanks. the only real problem with these tanks is that they drain power! the typical hot water tank lasts 7-15 years, and if your unit is within that range, you should act now! don’t miss out on the tax credits, and don’t wait till that old unit forces you to endure a cold shower. if your hot water tank is getting up there in years, now may be the time to invest in a new tank or tank-less system from four seasons heating and air conditioning.
don’t just take our word for it! | lemont, berwyn, oak forest
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012many people do not have an established relationship with a heating and cooling craftsperson. so, the first time the heater breaks or you decide to have that old machine tuned-up, you may not know which buisness to choose. obviously we think that you should consider four seasons heating and air conditioning for all of your heating (and cooling) needs, and we have made every attempt to try and make the decision a little easier for you!
attic isolating scams 101| midlothian, homewood, worth
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012the house improvement contracting industry is one of the most popular industries for scam artists to target. this isn’t new information for most people, but there is one service in this industry that is often exploited that many consumers may not know about. we are talking about loft isolating services, and the scam artists that abuse this industry have worked up some very sneaky tactics to maximize their profits and minimize services. it is the illegitimate contractors and buisnesses that perform these devious practices that make it so hard for consumers to find a buisness that they can really trust. four seasons wants to help you choose wisely, so here we have pointed out some of the tactics used by fraudulent buisnesses.