Air Conditioning Articles

Spring Money-Saving Tips

March 31, 2025
Spring Money-Saving Tips. Photo of a thermostat on top of dollar bills, laying on a blue table or flooring.

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. Considering how to reduce your energy bills is always a great idea in the springtime.

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Going Ductless

August 30, 2024
couple sitting on a couch, using their remote to adjust their ductless ac unit.

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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Air Conditioning Basics–Did You Know?

August 15, 2024
Air Conditioning Basics–Did You Know? AC fan.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.  Below are some air conditioning basics.

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Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

July 31, 2024
Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know? AC unit.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Below are air conditioning basics. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

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5 Ways to Save on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

July 15, 2024
air conditioner blowing money out of vents.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Illinois. At Service Now Home Services, we take energy efficiency seriously.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

June 28, 2024
Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air? Vent with hands.

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Sycamore home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear. But instead of cool air coming out of your vents, all you feel is hot air!

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SEER––What Does It Mean?

August 30, 2023
SEER––What Does It Mean? Circle knob with "Energy efficiency" written on it next to a scale of "high, moderate, low.”

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Illinois air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 28, 2023
Image of a heat pump. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.

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AC and Allergies

May 22, 2023
High angle shot of a young businessman feeling ill at his work desk.

If you’re afflicted with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. As many as 60 million Americans have allergic rhinitis part-time or year-round, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Why Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?

May 16, 2023
Why Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance? Engineer adjusting thermostat.

Allow our team at Service Now Home Services to handle the seasonal maintenance for all your heating and cooling equipment. Schedule a tune-up for early spring to restore your AC and enjoy the maximum mileage and efficiency from your investment. 

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