With summer coming to an end, now is a great time to think about your summer air conditioning maintenance. Part of making sure your HVAC system will be able to continue providing reliable cooling next summer is ensuring you take some preventative maintenance steps this fall. For example, a dirty air filter or dirty coils […]
Will New HVAC Efficiency Requirements Be Implemented?
In 2009, an effort was undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy to find ways of reducing energy usage. The DOE worked in conjunction with utilities experts and the HVAC industry to bring about higher HVAC efficiency standards. The current minimum AFUE, annual fuel utilization efficiency, requirement is 78; however, the goal was to implement […]
Is Your HVAC Equipment Protected From a Power Surge? Bartlett Heating and Air Has the Answer
Summertime in Illinois typically brings many thunderstorms. Thunderstorms can bring issues to your homes appliances. You most likely have most of your electronics on a power strip/surge protector which is great. What most of us tend to overlook though is the big appliances in our home. The water heaters, the HVAC equipment, ect that can […]
Bartlett Heating and Air Has Easy Ways to Save Money on Your HVAC Bills
One thing that uses a lot of energy in your home year round is the HVAC system. For at least half the year here in the Midwest you will have either your air conditioner or your furnace running. This draws quite a bit of energy to use so your electric bill rises. There are a […]
Bartlett Heating and AIr Has a List of Updated Nicor and Comed Rebates
Comed offers rebates for replacing your air conditioner and furnace with select equipment. You have to fill out the application within 30 days of installation. The gas companies were offering rebates for people who upgraded their furnace and saw the success of the program so Comed teamed up with them offering rebates when they upgraded […]