May 22nd, 2012
For some reason, every summer, countless homeowners stop replacing the air filter. The filter for the HVAC system is located by the furnace and though the heating system is not used during the summer, the circulating fan is still used to circulate air for that air conditioner. This means that the air will still pass through the same air filter used during the winter. Failing to replace this filter or running the air conditioner without a filter in place will have devastating consequences for your air conditioner’s energy efficiency and reliability as well as the air quality within the home. If this sounds like something your air conditioner has been experiencing, Four Seasons can help you put things right once more and get your air conditioner back on track.
Consequences of Failing to Maintain Air Quality:
- Clogged Filter: Leaving the same filter in the system for months on end will result in a clogged air filter. A clogged filter will prevent adequate airflow within the system and diminish energy efficiency. Eventually, the air conditioner will turn off to protect itself from damage. It is at this point that many homeowners remove the filter and fail to replace it immediately. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 21st, 2012
The first week of consistently high temperatures each and every summer is the busiest week that Four Seasons will have all year. Thousands of customers across Chicagoland turn on their air conditioner only to find that the system is not working properly. The extreme heat demands repairs, and since Four Seasons is a 24 hour operation, we get a call for emergency service. We love being there for our customers when they need our help, but wouldn’t you rather know if the furnace is working before the summer heat sets in for the season? If so, don’t wait for the heat! Now is the time to get your air conditioner checked by Four Seasons.
Maintenance and Emergency Repairs
Many customers have already taken the first step towards a cool and comfortable summer indoors. They called Four Seasons to schedule their yearly maintenance checks or repair services and found that they had their choice of scheduling times. They didn’t have to rush to have the work completed, and their air conditioners are already clean and ready for the summer ahead. It’s not too late to catch up! Take a few minutes to test the air conditioner and call Four Seasons. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 18th, 2012
Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner is an important part of your home’s yearly maintenance checks. Having the system properly cleaned does wonders for its longevity, efficiency, and reliability, and neglecting your air conditioner can lead to costly breakdowns. However, the state of the economy has many of us pinching our pennies and getting the best deal possible on services like your air conditioner maintenance is more important than ever before. While searching for coupons and discounts, it is still important to choose a legitimate contractor for your air conditioning maintenance services. There is a scam out there that preys on bargain hunters and unless you know what to look for, you could find yourself falling for this “too good to be true” scam.
Price Cutting Coupons
Right now there are illegitimate heating and cooling companies generating and sending out hundreds of maintenance coupons. These coupons offer prices as low as $20 for a full air conditioning maintenance check and tune-up. Before you call up the company and schedule the service, ask yourself, is this too good to be true? The answer is most likely yes, and this is why. The cost of having a serviceman drive to your home and spend at least an hour performing a skilled service costs the company a lot more than $20 to do. This would not even cover the cost of paying the technician let alone the cost of gas! The company would not pull a profit from selling this service at such a low cost. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 15th, 2012
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning has been delivering reliable around the clock heating and cooling repairs to all of Chicagoland for years, and now we offer our professional plumbing services 24 hours a day as well! Plumbing emergencies are either extremely inconvenient, extremely messy, or both! You can’t afford to allow these problems to go on for days, but you also don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on these repairs either. Four Seasons has the affordable 24 hour plumbing repair services you need to take care of your problem fast and at a price you can afford. These are some of the most common emergency plumbing repairs we perform, and we can handle any plumbing job big or small:
- Sump Pump Breakdown: A broken sump pump is definitely a plumbing emergency. One good rain storm with a broken pump and you could have costly water damage from a flooded basement.
- Water Heater Breakdown: A broken or leaking hot water heater can seriously disturb the comfort in your home. One cold shower will be enough to leave you begging for help! Luckily you can rely on Four Seasons to always be there when you call! Read the rest of this entry »
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May 14th, 2012
It is that time of year again! Flood season is upon us and as each gloomy day passes us by, it is only a matter of time before the rain comes pouring down in buckets. If you haven’t done something to repair your leaky basement, flood waters may be on the way. Every year without fail, hundreds of homeowners call Four Seasons in a panic because their furnace has been exposed to water. Water is like poison for a furnace, water heater, or boiler and attempting to operate these systems after a flood could be extremely dangerous. Before you relight that pilot, call Four Seasons for an inspection.
Dangerous, Damaged Furnaces, Boilers, and Water Heaters
Faulty gas valves, fried electrical boards, and damage to other vital components in the system are some of the immediate problems that demand replacement of the system. Simply replacing the damaged part is not a guarantee of safe operation, and GAMA regulations require replacement of the entire system. Even if the furnace appears to be working normally, vital safety features could fail to protect you when you need them most. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 11th, 2012
Purchasing a new furnace, air conditioner, or boiler can put a strain on any budget, but when you choose Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning as your heating and cooling contractor, we go out of our way to make affording your new HVAC system as easy as possible. One way we make affording a replacement system possible is by offering affordable financing options that you can trust. Where illegitimate companies may finance their customers through a company that is just as big a scam artist as they are, Four Seasons sought out a company that had a reputation for honesty in their business practices. We paired with Wells Fargo Financial National Bank to offer our customers some of the most competitive financing options available today, and you can apply today in a matter of minutes.
Two Ways to Apply
- Apply Online: When you visit Four Seasons’ site, you will find a link to our financing application. A few short questions and a quick credit check are all that is needed to get pre-approved for financing through Four Seasons. Should you qualify, Four Seasons could have a salesman out to your home in a matter of hours for a free in-home estimate, and should you choose to have the unit installed, same day installation services are not uncommon at Four Seasons. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 8th, 2012
Every year at Four Seasons we attempt to emphasis the importance of having your air conditioner cleaned and checked for the summer season. Despite this effort, thousands of homeowners neglect their systems and suffer the consequences of that decision. No matter what some people may tell you, air conditioner cleanings are not just another way for contractors to make money. This is truly a valuable service that has many benefits for the air conditioner and your family’s comfort. We believe so strongly in the benefits of a Four Seasons cleaning that we back up the service with our No Breakdowns Guarantee!
Benefits of a Four Seasons Tune-Up:
- Energy Efficiency: A clean air conditioner is an efficient air conditioner. Dust and other particles will make it harder for the air conditioner to remove heat and moisture from the air in the home. Clean off these vital components and the air conditioner can more easily cool the house. This saves energy because the air conditioner will not run for as long as it would have if it were dirty.
- Improved Comfort: Dirty air conditioner have a rough time removing humidity and heat from the air. Clean the air conditioner and enjoy more consistently even cooling on even the hottest summer days.
- Reliable Performance: The majority of problems we repair on air conditioners are caused by a lack of maintenance. Enjoy a breakdown free summer after you have your air conditioner cleaned by Four Seasons. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 7th, 2012
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning performs professional home energy assessments all across Chicagoland, and two common problems we often find in many of the older Chicago homes are inadequate attic insulation and attic air leaks. These problems can be repaired affordably and quickly when placed in the expert hands of an insulation team from Four Seasons.
#1 Symptom of Inadequate Insulation
One of the most obvious symptoms of inadequate insulation is excessive heat in the upper floors of the home. Many homeowners will call Four Seasons thinking that their air conditioner is not functioning properly, but the true source to their problem is in the attic. A free in home estimate and assessment of your attic could reveal this problem and get you on the path to an affordable improvement that will increase your comfort and savings this summer.
Seal, Insulate, Save!
- Sealing the Leaks: The number one place that Four Seasons finds air leaks in the attic is over the entrance hatch. Whether you have a pull down ladder or a knee-wall door, odds are the backside of the hatch wasn’t insulated and the edges were not air sealed. This allows massive amounts of heat gain during the summer months, and can be simply repair by a Four Seasons tech. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 4th, 2012
Many homeowners underestimate the importance of maintaining the caulk in various areas of the home. How important could a five dollar tube of caulk be? Well, unless you want to pay extra high utility bills or have a visit from the Four Seasons plumbers, you will invest some time and money in keeping up the caulk in your home. The main areas that we are referring to are the shower, tub, and windows in the home. Spring is a popular time of year to make home improvements and a caulking project is a job that many “do it yourselfers” can tackle.
Neglecting the Tub
Next time you take a shower, pause for a moment and examine the caulk around the edges of the tub both inside and out. If it is cracked and broken or covered in mold, now is the time to make improvements before major problems arise. When caulk is insufficient or missing, water can leak down into the subfloor and walls behind the tub. Water encourages mold growth and before you know it the entire underbelly of your tub could be coated in mold.
At Four Seasons, we have seen this problem get to the point where the ceiling beneath the tub begins to leak water, and when it gets to this point, you have a major repair on your hands that requires help from Four Seasons Home Services. Our handymen would have to either go through the ceiling below or tear out the tub in order to clean up the mess before reinstalling everything and laying a fresh layer of caulk. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 2nd, 2012
Allergy season has been particularly harsh this year. The mild winter coupled with the high temperatures in March wreaked havoc on the sinuses of thousands of Chicagoans and if you were one of those people, odds are you are still searching for relief from your seasonal allergies. Four Seasons has a solution that could bring clean fresh air to your home all year round without the hassle and high maintenance of using several portable systems. Lennox Healthy Climate Products are designed to capture the many irritants that are floating through the air this time of year, and Four Seasons could install one of these units in your central HVAC system today!
4 Major Benefits of a Lennox Healthy Climate System:
- Particle Removal: These air quality products can remove from 85-99.97% of the dust, dirt, pollen, mold spores, and any other debris that may be in your air ranging in size down to 0.3 micron or smaller depending on the system that you choose.
- Bioaerosol Removal: Bacteria, molds, and viruses pose another great threat to the air quality in the home. Many of the Healthy Climate Systems address these problems as well and can remove up to 99.97% of them from your air ranging in size down to .01 micron depending on the system that you choose. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Air Quality, Allergies, bioaerosols, carbon filtration, Chicago, Four Seasons, Healthy Climate Systems, IL, indoor air quality, Lansing, Lennox, Lockport, particle removal
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