Miscellaneous Articles

What’s Included in a Professional HVAC Tune-Up?

October 24, 2025
What’s Included in a Professional HVAC Tune-Up? Photo of a maintenance technician walking into a home carrying tools.

Your HVAC system is one of the most important (and expensive) systems in your home. Whether you’re heating your home through a bitter Chicago winter or cooling it down during a muggy summer, your system needs to be in peak condition.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

December 20, 2024
Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Photo of a thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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A Guide of Commonly Asked Questions About Refrigerants in 2025

August 16, 2024
A Guide of Commonly Asked Questions About Refrigerants in 2025. Close up of an air conditioner.

In the world of HVAC, change is constant, and 2025 marks a significant shift in refrigerant standards.

With the transition to A2L refrigerants and the phasedown of R-410A, the industry is abuzz with questions, concerns, and opportunities.

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