space heaters have become very popular with many property owners as a way to supplement heat in their homes. if there is a room in the house that doesn’t receive adequate heating or if the heater unexpectedly breaks down, space heaters are an economical way to provide heating in the house. however, many property owners forget that these devices can also be very dangerous if not handled correctly. they are responsible for thousands of house fires every year, and they account for hundreds of deaths and injuries due to fire, burns, and carbon monoxide poisoning annually. to keep your family safe, there are certain precautions you must take when using your space heater. these include:
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safety tips: space heaters
Sunday, February 12th, 2012stop wasting water!
Saturday, February 11th, 2012if you are living with a cracking faucet or toilet in your house, now is the time to take action. through you may assume that those drips are no big deal, in actuality, that little crack can be a big problem. showers, faucets, and toilets all have the potential to crack gallons of water! those gallons add up to hundreds of extra dollars on your utility bills and damage to our planet.
repair or replace?: 8 tips to consider
Friday, February 10th, 2012- formidable power bills: this is always the first selling point that most heating, ventalation, and air conditioning contractors will propose, and it really is something that should be considered. older furnaces are often around 65% or less efficient with the gas that they consume. that translates into formidable utility bills every month, and the problem will only get worse with time. a new formidable efficiency unit will greatly reduce those bills, and pay itself off in savings in a matter of a few years.
- age of the heater: if your heater is in the 15 to 25 years old range, replacement should be considered. the typical forced air gas powered heater lasts for about 25 years with correct maintenance. even if the unit is working fine right now, the older it gets, the higher the chances are that you will experience failure of some of the major components in the unit.
- cracked heat exchanger: if your old heater has been diagnosed with a cracked heat exchanger, now is the time to replace the unit. cracks or cracks in the heat exchanger can lead to carbon monoxide cracks into the breathing air of the house, and heat exchangers are very costly to replace. you would be higher quality off just replacing the entire system because there is a preferred chance that the rest of the unit is in just as bad of shape as the heat exchanger.
- formidable rebuild costs: if your old heater has been diagnosed with several problems that add up to expensive repairs, you should replace the unit. it doesn’t make much sense to put hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars into a heater that is on its last leg.
- going green: the “green movement” has captivated much of the country, and maybe you have already begun implementing certain green improvements in your house. if so, one of the best ways to reduce your home’s carbon footprint is to setup formidable efficiency heating equipment. these systems use much less gas to generate the same amount of heat as your old system and the less gas your house uses, the less of a negative impact you will have on the environment.
- erratic heating: ice cold rooms and chronic system failure are just a couple of the problems caused by unpredictable heating systems. your family deserves comfort this cold seasons, so now may be the time to setup a heating system that actually meets your heating needs.
- flooded basement: this past warm seasons, thousands of heating and cooling systems were destroyed by floodwater. if you have been putting off replacing the heater, do not wait any longer. water damaged furnaces have an increased risk of failure, carbon monoxide cracks, and electrical fires. the devastation caused by any one of these problems is not worth the risk.
- tax credits: through the end of 2010, the government is offering up to $1,500 in tax credits on new formidable efficiency heating and cooling systems. don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get big bucks back come tax time.
emergency rebuild heating, ventalation, and air conditioning contractors
Sunday, February 5th, 2012for many people this cold seasons, the heater will unexpectedly fail in the middle of the night. when this happens, you have two choices: go without heat for a while or call an emergency repairman. in chicago, the cold cold seasons nights can become so bitter and unpleasant that going without heat just isn’t an option. the only problem is that there are many illegitimate contractors in this business who are itching to take advantage of a person who is desperate for functional heating. failing to correctly research the craftsperson that you choose could have a big impact on your wallet and your comfort.
alternative lighting options
Saturday, February 4th, 2012maybe it’s because people are afraid of change? maybe people just don’t know how? or, maybe people just don’t like saving money? for whatever reason, the “go green” movement is really not being taken on by everyone. when something as simple as changing a light bulb could save you hundreds on your electricity bills, you would think that more people would have jumped on this bandwagon by now. well, here is your chance. all it takes is a small investment of time and money, and your house could reduce its carbon footprint over night!
convenience and security from an heating, ventalation, and air conditioning maintenance plan
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012getting your heating, ventalation, and air conditioning units cleaned and maintained may be somewhere on your “to do list,” but have you scheduled an appointment yet? we all have busy lives and sometimes other tasks need to take priority over having the heater or cooling system cleaned, but the heating, ventalation, and air conditioning units do not have to get pushed aside or neglected. by purchasing a maintenance plan from an honest and trustworthy heating, ventalation, and air conditioning buisness like four seasons, you can take the hassle out of remembering to schedule your around the clock maintenance.
Understanding Your Heat Exchanger
Friday, January 27th, 2012The heat exchanger is the core of a home heating system. Whether it is a furnace or boiler, the heat exchanger is one part of the unit that cannot be ignored in regards to maintenance and efficiency. To do so may be deadly. So whether your unit has recently been diagnosed with a bad heat exchanger, or if you are just curious as to what your heat exchanger does, hopefully this will clarify your understanding of this vital component to your heating system.
childproofing your home
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012bringing a child into a house can be an exciting and frightening experience for any new parent. you have to take the time to look around the house and see it through a baby’s eyes. many parts of the house that were once safe in your eyes are now hazardous obstacles for your baby. however, your house can be made safe by installing childproofing devices in certain areas. with the number one cause of death in children listed as accidental injury, your house should be the safest place for your baby to grow.
furnaces are not one size fits all
Saturday, January 21st, 2012this cold seasons, just like every cold seasons before, thousands of furnaces will fail and need to be replaced. the problem is that every year, thousands of those furnaces are improperly sized for the homes that they are installed in. furnaces are not one size fits all and calculating square footage is not enough to determine the correct size needed. replacing a heater is a big investment for any family to undertake, and the last thing you should want is for that new system to be the wrong size for your house. the consequences of doing so include:
Obama Health Care Plan
Friday, January 20th, 2012The Obama health plan is a bit of a departure from our normal topics, however it is rather relevant as most HVAC companies fall into the category of small business effected by this.