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Why Your Heater Won’t Shut Off

October 13, 2021

You may have a problem with your heater if it won’t turn off. This is a common issue, and there are a few reasons why this could be happening. This article will give some reasons why your heater might be failing to turn off even when you expect it to. A Bad Thermostat The first thing to check is your thermostat. Your heater may constantly be working because your temperature drops even though the thermostat is set for a higher temperature. It may also be stuck in the “on” position because of ice buildup around the

Issues You’ll Most Likely Face With Your Home’s Furnace

September 16, 2021

As a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of those is ensuring that your furnace is properly maintained and repaired when issues develop. When you understand the most likely heater issues that you will face, you can better react to get your system fixed quickly. Broken Limit Switch Your furnace has a limit switch that measures the indoor air temperature that is running throughout your venting. Your thermostat relies on the limit switch to tell it when the indoor air has reached the set temperature that you have programmed into your thermostat.

Quick Ways to Tell If Your AC Is Running Efficiently

August 3, 2021

You may not think much about your air conditioner’s efficiency until you get an outrageous bill. However, working to improve your efficiency now will not only reduce your utility costs but extend your system’s service life. Here are some easy things you can do to ensure your system is running efficiently. Check Your Air Filter The first thing to do is keep a close eye on your air filter. You know your system is operating inefficiently if there’s a lot of dirt or dust caked on the filter. Your system depends on its

Going on Vacation? Keep Your AC On

July 26, 2021

Do you relish the idea of reducing your monthly bills while on vacation? The best way to save money at your home is to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. If you adjust your air conditioning settings correctly, you will achieve your goal. Every household is different, so be sure to take the following information into account. Importance of Keeping the AC Unit On Since you will be gone, shutting off the air conditioner might seem like a prudent idea. However, cooling your temporarily vacant home is crucial because too much heat can negatively impact the interior.

How To Prepare Your Air Conditioner for the Summer

June 14, 2021

If you’re like most families, you rely on your home air conditioning system to create a comfortable indoor environment. It’s never a good idea to simply turn on your AC unit and hope that it will run for the entire summer without a problem. Rather, it requires necessary maintenance steps in order for the system to run at its optimal function throughout the scorching hot summer months. Below are the necessary summertime preparation tips that you’ll need to ensure that your unit remains energy efficient this summer season. Clean Your Drain and Condensation Lines As your

How To Check Air Quality at Home

May 10, 2021

The air quality in your home has a direct effect on your health. That’s the main reason you want clean air at home. To ensure your family breathes healthy, clean air, you need to test it from time to time. Here is a simple guide on how you can check air quality in your Peoria, IL, home, provided to you by Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.. Purchase Air Quality Monitor An air quality monitor will tell you exactly what the air quality in your home is like with clear, quantitative results. Look for a monitor that provides data on

Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

April 14, 2021

Summer weather will soon arrive in Peoria, IL, which means you won’t need the heat from your gas furnace. With the coolest nighttime temperatures dropping into the mid-50s in July and August, your home will be plenty warm without the furnace’s heat. Read on to learn about why it’s a good idea to shut down your furnace for the summer season as well as some benefits and a couple of drawbacks of making this decision. Why You Should Shut Down Your Gas Furnace Every Summer Gas furnaces that are more than 10 years old usually have

How Efficient is Geothermal Heating?

March 16, 2021

Geothermal heating is delivered by geothermal or ground-source heat pumps. If you plan to live in your Peoria, IL, home for a long time, a geothermal heat pump is an excellent investment in your comfort. These heat pumps have a long lifespan. The underground parts typically last for 50 years, and the parts that are above-ground have an average lifespan of 25 years. In addition to the lifespan of a heating system, it’s also important to consider its energy efficiency. Here’s what you need to know about how efficient geothermal heating systems are and what their energy efficiency ratings mean.

How To Improve Indoor Air Quality Naturally

February 11, 2021

When you think about pollution, your mind might instantly go to smog, industrial smokestacks or bumper-to-bumper traffic. However, the truth is that the air inside your own home can be even more polluted than the air outside. Many pollutants exist indoors due to household dust, conventional cleaners and building materials. Although indoor air pollution is a serious issue, there are certain steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality naturally. Clean Your Floors Regularly It’s very important to keep your floors clean. Whether you have hard surfaces or carpet, you should sweep, mop or

How Does Geothermal Heating Work in the Winter?

January 21, 2021

You are tired of dealing with a furnace and the variable gas prices that go with it. You have heard great things about transitioning to a geothermal system, both in terms of operating costs and ecofriendliness. But you have also heard questions about how well these systems work during the coldest points of the Illinois winter. How does this system work, and will it be able to keep up with the bitter cold? How Do Geothermal Systems Work? To begin answering how well geothermal systems work in the bitter cold, you need to understand the basics

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