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Many contractors focus on the benefits of improved comfort rather than energy savings DECISIONS, DECISIONS: Comfort, not natural gas prices, usually lead homeowners to purchase a condensing furnace, said Kevin Fitzgerald, sales manager, Allied Air Conditioning and Heating Corp., Palatine, Illinois. Not that long ago, when gas prices were sky high, many customers chose to … Continued

Are you concerned that your aging system might not last another summer? Maybe it’s time to call an Allied technician to come out and check your system. It’s a good idea to do this before the full force of summer’s heat makes cooling a necessity, not just a nicety. A little preventive maintenance can go … Continued

Maintenance supervisors and property managers have enough headaches with the day to day issues. Catching something simple, early on can save you major expense later. Dirty coils and filters impede efficiency and strain your system. Being able to identify problems before they arise, can help ward off many unplanned and costly HVAC repairs. With a … Continued

Wouldn’t it be nice to never have to get your teeth cleaned again? Any good mom will tell you … it’s just not how the world works. We brush our teeth daily to keep from having to go to the dentist, and – we still need to have our teeth professionally cleaned periodically. Same goes … Continued

Every time you turn around there is another resource telling you, they know who is “THE BEST!” You can find referral lists on the internet. You hear them on the radio. There are TV ads, and emails. There are even apps who connect you with your neighbors. So who do you really trust when choosing … Continued

Heating and air conditioning repairs can often be some of the more expensive repairs you will do for your home or investment property. Proper heating and cooling is something that no one wants to live without. We all use them daily – to keep our homes comfortable, year-round. None of us want to go back … Continued

For many of us, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. Hosting family gatherings, meals, and parties feature in many families’ plans—ensure a problem with your heating system doesn’t mess them up. A failing HVAC system could turn your comfy home into an icebox just when company is arriving. Or, maybe you’re traveling … Continued

Some buildings have forced air heating, some have hydronic heating; some have a furnace, some have a boiler. It doesn’t matter which, though; your friends always come to you when something goes wrong because you’re handy. You know how things work, and you’re happy to help out. Even better is when you don’t know to … Continued

It seems like building homes never gets any easier. In the age of smartphones, mobile apps, and big data, there’s always some new technology that people desperately want in their new home. Staying at the forefront takes more and more effort. With all the new stuff out there, costs always go up but it sure … Continued

October is the golden season: with school in swing, everyone is in the fall groove. You’ve gotten the household schedule back on track after summer’s chaos. The weather is still beautiful. Yet, stasis never sticks around for long. With winter on the horizon and the holidays coming up, it’s important to stay on budget for … Continued

It’s been a long, hot summer. Don’t get us wrong, summer in Chicagoland is our reward for the brutal winters. We’re not complaining, but maybe your family is. The kids grew tired of the hot weather weeks ago and you’ve been running the air conditioner nonstop. Now, in these last weeks of the season, what … Continued

Indoor air quality can be compromised by air conditioner maintenance issues, and lifestyle choices. You can play an active role in improving the air you breathe while indoors. Change the air filter regularly Every system has recommended filters and replacement periods. How often you need to change the filters depends on both your system’s recommendations, … Continued