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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

March 14, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather. Mature couple sat in front of a fire drinking hot chocolate from mugs.

How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather

February 28, 2025

With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our Service Now Home Services professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

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Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging? Plumbing issues, occupation in sanitation and handyman contractor concept with plumber repairing drain with plumbers snake (steel spiral that twists through pipes to collect dirt) in residential sink.

Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

February 14, 2025

You want to keep all of your Sycamore, home’s plumbing equipment in good shape for your comfort, convenience, health, and safety.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

January 31, 2025

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Sycamore encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our Service Now Home Services professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man sitting on his couch looking out the window, seemingly concerned.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

January 15, 2025

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your St. Charles home.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Photo of a family of three freezing in their home, huddled under blankets to keep warm.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 30, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your St. Charles home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important. Professional Air Duct Cleaning.

Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

December 13, 2024

Essentially, the air in your Sycamore home is carried to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system. Air ducts are the paths traveled by the air, meaning it’s optimum for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because the air can pick up any particles or debris in the ducts and carry it straight to you.

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What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes? Icicles hanging from a brown pipe.

What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes?

November 29, 2024

During the colder months of a Illinois winter, frozen pipes can be a real concern. It is not only about the pipes freezing and you not having water. The bigger issue is when the pipes burst, causing all levels of havoc and damage to your home.

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A father talks with his hands as he leans against the railing of his front porch with his preteen son and has a serious discussion.

How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

November 15, 2024

Our highly trained HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips. Photo of a worker inspecting a heat pump.

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 30, 2024

How often do you schedule a maintenance visit for the heat pump in your St. Charles home? Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential.

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