Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for December, 2017

Tips for Choosing a Quality HVAC Company

Monday, December 18th, 2017

smiling HVAC technicianWhen it comes to ensuring your home is well cared for, you want to make sure that the people you trust for your home comfort services are reputable, have integrity, and will get the job done right the first time. When it comes to HVAC installation, or any service at all on your heater or air conditioning system, there is no exception.

But just because an HVAC contractor is popular or affordable does not mean they are the right professional for you and your particular job. It’s essential that you do your homework and choose a contractor that is the right fit for you and your needs. We’ve provided some guidelines below to help you choose a quality Chicago, IL HVAC company.

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Common Winter Threats to Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, December 4th, 2017

women looking comfortable in homeWhen it comes to where we live, the biggest concern around wintertime is how cold it’s going to get. It’s understandable that this is your concern as well. After all, a lack of heat can not only be uncomfortable but even unhealthy. However, a good furnace or boiler is only part of the equation when it comes to your Chicago, IL indoor air quality.

Dry air can present a number of threats in the cold months, and a heating system does little to nothing to resolve this. A whole-house humidifier may be a great addition to your HVAC system and eliminate the problems that dry air brings before it has a chance to make your winter miserable. You may have already begun using your heater for the season, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to have a humidifier professionally installed!

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