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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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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 30, 2025

From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.

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What Is a Plumbing Inspection? Happy Latin American electrician working at a house and looking at the camera smiling while writing on a clipboard - home improvement concepts.

What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

May 15, 2025

When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Sycamore, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.

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Does an AC Kill Mold? Photo of a hand in a yellow rubber glove wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

April 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Illinois home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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What Are the Different Types of Light Switches? Electrician installing GFI plug in kitchen.

What Are the Different Types of Light Switches?

April 15, 2025

When it comes to lighting up your Sycamore, home or business, the humble light switch plays a big role. Although you probably use them every day without a second thought, light switches come in a variety of types, each serving different needs.

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

March 31, 2025

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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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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