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A Bright Idea: Outdoor Home Lighting
Life has a way of making its own schedule. You may have planned on being home before dark, but then there was a work emergency or you went out with friends. You arrive home and the outside is completely dark. You know the odds of a person hiding in the dark are small, but you…
Read MoreHow Old Is Your Air Conditioner?
Does your air conditioner sound like it’s on its last legs? It still works, but it jiggles and wiggles or doesn’t shoot out air as it used too. Don’t wait until it fails to buy a new one. You could be losing out on important rebates by waiting. Age is the enemy for most machines.…
Read MoreSave Money This Summer With These Cooling Tips
It won’t be long before summer is here and that means blessed air conditioning. Is there anything better than coming in from the high heat of outside into the cool caress of central air? If only we didn’t get hit with high electric bills. There are ways to cool your home and reduce your electric…
Read MorePrepare Your AC For Summer’s Hot Temperatures
Soon, the scorching summer sun will bring temperatures in the 90s and higher. Outside the only respite is the shade of a good tree, but inside your home it will be a comfortable and soothing cooler temperature. If you haven’t had your air conditioning looked at in a while, then your cool house can become…
Read MoreIs Your Sump Pump Ready For Spring Rains?
It’s not even April and the Illinois Valley has already had its share of rain and melting snow. How did your basement fare? Was it dry as a bone or were you ankle deep in water, trying to fish out Christmas ornaments and cardboard boxes from the moat that was your basement. Water in the…
Read MoreAre Allergies Bugging You? Get A Duct Cleaning and Air Purification!
It’s time of year when the pollen counts are high and your head pounds from spring allergies. It’s nice to feel the warm temperatures and see the world turn green again, but waking up with a congested head and feeling awful can be a spring downer. While we can’t do much about Mother Nature’s pollen…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need A Generac Generator?
Your power went out and as you sat in the darkness, basking in the warmth and glow of a candle, you say “Man, I wish I had a Generac Generator.” The house next door has the telltale sound of a generator and they’ve got lights and even heat. No candle for them. People don’t usually…
Read More5 Ways Illinois Valley Residents Can Save Money On Heating
The one guarantee area residents can count on this winter is electric bills increasing. The colder it gets, the more electricity your furnace uses. Depending on how insulated your home is, your bill can double or more. You can save money by following a few simple tips and tricks that we’ve learned through the years.…
Read MoreDon’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Furnace Maintenance
Mother Nature hits Illinois hard every winter with bitterly cold temperatures and high winds. There’s nothing more comforting than getting into your warm home and casting off the layers to bask in comfort…unless your house is ice cold. When the furnace goes out in the dead of winter it’s more than just a nuisance, it…
Read MoreGet Rebates And Tax Credits For High-Efficiency Furnaces And Air Conditioners
Investing in a new furnace or central air unit is a big decision. Many people throughout La Salle, Peru and Ottawa suffer through years of poor furnace and AC performance because they don’t think they can afford a new system, but that isn’t the case. When replacing old inefficient furnaces and air conditioners take advantage of…
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