8 Ways to Prepare Your HVAC System for the Upcoming Winter Season

September 19, 2023

Winter can be a taxing time on your home in Peoria. Whether you’re dealing with freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, or blustery winds, it’s important to make sure your HVAC system is up for the challenge of keeping your family warm throughout the coldest months of the year. By taking steps now to prepare your system for winter, you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your home is taken care of. 1. Replace the Filter Your HVAC system’s air filter is a crucial element in keeping your home comfortable. It traps dust, dirt, pet dander,

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Find Out How a Geothermal Heating System Can Save You Money

July 24, 2023

Are you tired of the soaring energy bills that come with running traditional heating systems in your home? Are you looking for a cost-effective and more eco-friendly alternative? Geothermal heating systems are a popular choice for homes with a wide range of benefits. These innovative systems tap into the constant temperature beneath the earth’s surface to provide year-round comfort in your home while significantly slashing your energy costs. Understanding Geothermal Heating Systems Geothermal heating systems are also known as ground-source heat pumps since they work on a simple yet effective principle. They leverage the constant temperature

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Easy Ways to Get Your HVAC System Ready for the Summer

April 11, 2023

With the first day of summer rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to get your HVAC system ready for the increase in temperatures. Working on getting your system ready now will help ensure that you can enjoy cool comfort all summer long. Plus, with your equipment all tuned up and ready to go, you can rest easy knowing that your unit is operating efficiently. This can help you avoid surprisingly high utility bills later down the line. Follow these tips from your friends at Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. to help get your cooling system ready for the dog days of summer.

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Guide to Keeping Your HVAC System Running Efficiently

February 14, 2023

HVAC efficiency is about so much more than simply reducing your utility bills, although that’s critical with variable utility costs. Even more so, efficiency is about keeping your home comfortable, reducing the number of repairs, and extending the system’s service life. Use this guide to consider some of the best ways to improve your system’s HVAC efficiency. Change Your Air Filter Foremost is keeping an eye on your system’s air filter and replacing it when it gets visibly dirty. Once contaminants are visibly collecting on the filter surface, it restricts airflow into your system, making it

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Do Heat Pumps Require More Maintenance Than a Furnace?

November 17, 2022

Which Requires More Maintenance: A Furnace or Heat Pump? It’s no doubt that heat pumps offer incredible benefits with superior efficiency. However, there are several aspects beyond efficiency to consider when installing a new heating system, including how much maintenance it will require. Discover why maintenance is important and the differences between maintaining a furnace and a heat pump. Why Do HVAC Systems Require Maintenance? The first thing to understand is why HVAC systems require maintenance in the first place. Whether you’re talking about a furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner, all of them

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Ideas About Making An Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient

July 14, 2022

Energy efficiency means a lot to homeowners trying to reduce their monthly expenses. The extreme and uncomfortable summer heat could undermine plans to use the AC a little less. Even when running the air conditioner more than usual, there are possible ways to make the system more energy efficient. Hopefully, less waste and smaller cooling bills will likely result. Look At the Doors and Windows Sometimes, the problem doesn’t rest with the air conditioning system entirely. Issues with doors and windows could lead to more cold air waste. Some may leave windows open to get fresh

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5 Ways Leaky Windows Affect How Your Home Is Heated

March 17, 2022

There is no doubt that windows are an essential part of any home. They let in natural light and provide ventilation. However, many homeowners have experienced a leaky window at one point. This issue is not only frustrating, but your windows can also experience damage. What about the effects on your heating and cooling system? Do leaky windows affect how your house is heated? Yes, leaky windows do affect how your home is heated. If you are experiencing leakages in windows, you will likely pay about 20%-30% more of your energy bills. The more your windows leak,

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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

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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.

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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

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