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TURN OFF CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO HEATING AND AIR DURING A POWER OUTAGE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE UNIT OR CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND INSTALL A SURGE PROTECTOR TO PROTECT THE UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL SPIKES. No matter where you live, severe weather can pose a threat to your home, your family, your health and even your HVAC system.  Power outages are especially harmful because they can cause electrical spikes to your system when power resumes that may cause damage to your unit or a potential fire.  There are two great ways to guard against such an issue and the first is to install a surge protector on your heating and a/c system.  The surge protector will automatically shut down all power heading to the HVAC unit if it senses an electrical spike.  Another way is to have every responsible family member educated on how to shut down circuit breaker controls to the HVAC unit in the event of a power outage. Adopt a “better safe than sorry” attitude when it com...

Things happen.  Summer temperatures can rise significantly and cause air conditioning units to break down.  This is never fun when the heat is oppressive!  Sadly, if the heat gets that bad, chances are it’s happening to a large number of others in your area as well.  In that case your HVAC technician is going to be hopping all over the place trying to repair everyone’s systems. While every  HVAC company and contractor  is trying to get to everyone as fast as possible, often times you may have to wait a few hours or longer until your unit can be repaired.  Instead of suffering and being in grave discomfort, these suggestions can help you handle the heat until your a/c unit is up and running efficiently again. How To Stay Cool When Your A/C Breaks Down Drink Water   – This is the first and most important piece of advice you can follow.  Intense heat can cause your body’s core temperature to need help regulating itself.  Dr...

It’s that time of year!  Barbecues, vacations and the humming of air conditioning units keeping homes cool on every block.  Yep, I’m talking about summer.  And while we are grateful for that chilled air when the temperature soars up into the 90’s and beyond, there are still shocking statistics associated with a/c in America.  So, kick back and take a peek at what we’ve uncovered! 84% of homes in the United States has some kind of air conditioning.  The US uses more air conditioning annually than every other country combined. It is more common for homes in the US to have an a/c unit than a dishwasher, garage or even a dining room! Houses in the South, Midwest and West are more likely to have a central air conditioning system while homes in the Northeast tend to utilize a room air conditioner.  This could be a window air conditioner or ventless portable a/c unit. In the Southern United States, 67% of central a/c is used all summer long.  ...

ON THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME, MAKE SURE THE STOVE VENT IS VENTING AWAY FROM YOUR HVAC UNIT. THE AIR YOU ARE TRYING TO GET RID OF WILL JUST CIRCULATE BACK INTO YOUR HOME. The air quality of your home is extremely important because it can greatly affect the health of you and your family.  While you may open windows from time to time to let in fresh air and drive out possible contaminants, there is one are you may have overlooked.  The fumes that burn off while you are cooking can be harmful or cause irritation if consistently breathed in.  Chemicals in cooking sprays, ingredients and even food itself can alter during the process of heating up.  The smoky fumes need to be properly ventilated away from you in order to maintain a positive, quality air environment in your home. Some folks have vented hoods and others use circulating fans to disperse the fumes.  There’s actually pros and cons to both of these ventilation methods but you should do you...

“I called Air Temp Heating and Cooling this weekend when my furnace stopped working.  Mariusz came over and was able to fix the problem.  He arrived exactly when he said that he would, explained the situation well and charged us a very reasonable price.  We will call him for any future needs.” – L.D. from LaGrange At AirTemp Heating and Cooling, we strive to solve our customers problems with innovative solutions and leading industry knowledge.  Our staff are expertly trained to tackle the most challenging and complex heating, cooling and ventilation situations.  We believe that no matter what life throws at you, you need to know the people you call when you’re in a jam are the ones you can truly count on. This is why we have been a leading HVAC Service in Chicago Ridge and throughout the Chicagoland area for nearly 25 years.  Our drive to put custome...