Spring HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Illinois Homeowners

March 27, 2024

With spring on the horizon around central Illinois, it’s time to begin thinking about preparing your air conditioner for the heat. As you transition from heating your home over the winter, there are some key maintenance tasks that will ensure you maintain your system’s efficiency while reducing your cooling bills and the wear on your system. Use this checklist as your guide to hit all of the important HVAC maintenance tasks before the summer heat settles in. Stow Humidifiers It’s common to use a humidifier to help improve your home’s air quality over the winter, but

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The Importance of Proper Insulation in Cold Climates

February 14, 2024

If you live in Central Illinois or its surrounding regions, you are aware of the extreme cold during the winter months. You are also aware of how crucial it is to maintain a cozy and warm house. However, did you know that adequate insulation has uses beyond keeping you warm? There are various advantages of using appropriate insulation in cold areas that you should be aware of. Reduced Energy Costs Lower heat loss from your home is one of the key advantages of having adequate insulation. Your energy bills will decrease as a result of

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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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Best Practices to Minimize Wear and Tear On HVAC Systems

December 16, 2020

Having an HVAC system in Peoria, IL, means you’ll stay comfortable during the exceedingly cold winters and the humid summer months. Given the extremes of the weather here, your HVAC system is going to take a beating. To reduce this wear and tear, you must take care of it. Here are five ways to minimize the wear and tear on your HVAC system. 1. Change Your Air Filters Regularly When your air filters get clogged, your heating or cooling system has to work harder to push the air through. This puts unnecessary strain on your

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