When the temperatures in the Chicagoland area start dropping lower and lower, heat becomes the most prized possession for homeowners. When those temperatures start to dip into freezing, your furnace works twice as hard to heat your home, which can lead to possible problems. It’s important to know the common heating issues that occur during these freezing months in order to keep you and your family safe and warm all winter long. In this blog, …
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Now more than ever, improving indoor air quality is essential to the health and safety of all homeowners. With many people working from home during these tough times and staying indoors during the winter months, clean air is key. The experts at Mr. Duct Heating and Air Conditioning have provided you with tips to improve indoor air quality in your home. 1. Maintaining a Clean HomeKeeping a home clean is essential for improving indoor air quality especially when the temperatures drop. Dusting and vacuuming at least once a week can help prevent allergen build-up and reduce mold, dirt, and …
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Are you looking to prolong the life of your furnace and air ducts? While fall is coming to a close in Chicago, it’s time to start preparing for the cold winter months. As the temperature drops and your home tries to heat up, your electricity bill will expectedly raise. BUT you can cut costs by making sure your furnace and air ducts are in working order and properly cleaned. The furnace and air duct experts …
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Many people don't realize that regular dryer vent cleaning should be an essential part of your home maintenance program. Why do I Need to Clean Out My Dryer Vent? Even if you regularly change out your lint filter after every dryer load, lint and debris can still build up in your dryer vent. Not only can this be a fire hazard but it can reduce the efficiency of your dryer and cost you upwards of $300 per …
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With winter behind us, now is a great time to schedule your air duct cleaning service. Do I Need Air Duct Cleaning? Did you know that the average 6-room house collects 40 pounds of dust and allergens in their air ducts every year? Mr. Duct encourages you to schedule your spring air duct cleaning service to remove the dirt, dust, and allergens that circulate throughout your home with summer air conditioning …
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We did it again thanks to all of our amazing customers. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding HVAC service and HVAC repair with our expert HVAC service technicians. Why is the Angie's List Super Service Award so Important to Mr. Duct? More than 6 million households nationwide use Angie's list to find reputable local service providers, including HVAC service providers. Ratings are based on price, response time, quality of work, and professionalism. At Mr. Duct, …
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This is a question that, as a furnace company, we hear all too often. We know many reasons why some rooms are colder than others in your home, and it is not always due to just a low performing furnace. In addition to these reasons, you may need a furnace service, repair, or replacement in order to keep your home properly heated during the brutal Chicago winters. Poor Insulation If it’s not your furnace, poor insulation may …
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Cold and flu season is upon us, and allergies lurk in the darkness waiting for the right time to strike. Dust mites, pet dander, and mold are of the most common during the jolliest time of the year. How can we combat the winter allergens floating around our home? The answer is simple, air duct cleaning. Usually you would want to do this before winter hits, but it’s never too late. Maybe you didn’t know having your air ducts cleaned was a …
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As we enter the cooler months of Fall and Winter, it’s a great time to consider installing a programmable thermostat to stay warm while keeping your heating costs low. Installing a programmable thermostat allows you to reduce energy usage and save money by scheduling your temperature settings based on when you’re awake, asleep, and away from home. There are additional benefits as well, including that it allows you to control your comfort by managing a more consistent temperature in your home and spending …
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Is Your HVAC System Ready for Fall? HVAC systems have a number of functions to control the environment it’s in year-round. From heating to cooling, humidity level and controlling the way air is distributed, all of these are essential to maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. With fall quickly approaching, Mr. Duct’s team of professionals urge you to prepare your HVAC system accordingly. Mr. Duct’s HVAC Checklist for Cooler Weather ThermostatHVAC systems need time to adjust to heating again, …
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