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How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? Photo of a window surrounded by plants, looking out into a winter view.

How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

October 30, 2025

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Geneva, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your home is by cranking up the heat.

But that can get expensive.

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How Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?

How Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?

October 15, 2025

Want to keep your home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come?

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

September 30, 2025

We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor-air-quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

September 15, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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Electrical Safety Tips

Electrical Safety Tips

August 29, 2025

In today’s world of do-it-yourself everything, where answers to all questions seem only an AI search away, it’s easy to be tempted to take on projects that may be out of our range of experience. Although this can be a way to learn new skills, the area of electrical work should always be left to a qualified electrician.

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What to Do When Your Basement Floods in DeKalb County

What to Do When Your Basement Floods in DeKalb County

August 18, 2025

Your Sycamore, basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what?

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air conditioner sitting outside of a home.

When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner in Sycamore?

July 31, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), replacing your decade-old unit could save you up to 50 percent on your monthly utility bill.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

July 16, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup? Photo of a man holding his nose due to odor.

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

June 30, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in St. Charles, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space. A person controlling a ceiling fan.

How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space

June 16, 2025

Choosing the best ceiling fan for your home is easy when you rely on Service Now Home Services for custom electrical solutions. Our licensed electricians handle everything from electrical system inspections to panel upgrades.

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