Why You Should Invest in a UV Air Purifier

Why You Should Invest in a UV Air Purifier

March 21, 2025

A typical indoor evaporator coil has 20 million to 40 billion microbes (bacteria/fungi/mold) living on it! A UV Air purifier reduces those numbers by 99.9%–99.999%!*

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

March 14, 2025

It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Chicago home.

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What Goes On During AC Maintenance?

March 1, 2025

If you’ve been following our blog regularly, then you know we talk about maintenance a lot. This is due to how important of a service it is. Many homeowners think this is a sort of “luxury” service that people who can afford it get for their HVAC systems. But air conditioning maintenance in Park Ridge,…

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Furnace Services in Skokie, IL: by Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning

March 1, 2025

In , furnace performance is not a convenience issue. It is a safety, reliability, and property protection issue. Skokie winters create long runtimes, deep cold stress, and failure patterns that are very different from milder regions. This guide explains how furnaces fail in , what professional furnace service actually includes, when repair makes sense versus…

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Furnace Services in Evanston, IL

February 28, 2025

In , furnace reliability is essential for safety, comfort, and property protection. Evanston homes face a combination of lake influenced weather, older construction, and long heating seasons that place unique stress on furnace systems. This guide explains how furnaces fail in , what professional furnace service actually includes, when repair makes sense versus replacement, and…

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Heat Pump Services in Wilmette, IL

February 27, 2025

In , heat pump performance depends heavily on system design, cold weather behavior, and how well the equipment is matched to North Shore housing characteristics. Wilmette homes experience lake influenced moisture, strong winter winds, and long heating seasons that place different demands on heat pumps than inland suburbs. This guide explains how heat pumps perform…

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

February 21, 2025

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Chicago home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.

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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

February 14, 2025

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Skokie home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Furnace Services in Wilmette, IL

January 31, 2025

In , furnace performance directly affects safety, comfort, and property protection. Wilmette homes face long heating seasons, lake influenced moisture, and older residential construction that place unique demands on furnace systems. This guide explains how furnaces fail in , what professional furnace service actually includes, when repair makes sense versus replacement, and how approaches furnace…

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What Is a Heat Pump?

January 24, 2025

Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.

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