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• Should I Keep Furnace Vents Clear of Snow?

  To ensure safety and efficiency during winter, it's crucial to keep furnace vents clear of snow and ice buildup to prevent carbon monoxide from accumulating indoors. Clearing vents allow for proper ventilation, ensuring appliances work effectively and efficiently. Regular maintenance of water heaters and other appliance vents is also essential to prevent potential failures.
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• Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

  When a furnace blows cold air in Chicago winters, it's not always a serious issue. Initially, cold air may be expelled as the system starts up, but prolonged cold airflow could indicate problems like incorrect thermostat settings, a dirty furnace filter, issues with the flame sensor or pilot light, or a clogged condensate drain in high-efficiency furnaces.
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• How Thermal Imaging Helps Identify Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical Problems

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• Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

  This post discusses the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas in tap water, which causes a rotten egg odor, especially noticeable when running hot water. It explains that hydrogen sulfide can come from decaying organic material in well water or from water heaters with magnesium anode rods. Solutions include installing whole-house water treatment systems for water supply issues or modifying water heaters by replacing magnesium anode rods with aluminum ones.
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• How to Save on Your Heating Bill This Winter: Practical Tips for Staying Warm

  To keep your home warm during the holidays without breaking the bank, consider adding area rugs to prevent heat loss through floors, leaving the oven door open after cooking to supplement heating, utilizing sunlight by opening curtains during the day, running ceiling fans in reverse to circulate warm air, and swapping cotton sheets for flannel to stay cozy at night. If you need assistance with your heating system, ABC's NATE certified technicians can help with installation, repair, and maintenance.
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• What Are Sealed Combustion Appliances? Benefits for Efficiency and Safety

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• How Can You Save Energy and Stay Warm This Winter?

  To stay warm without cranking up the thermostat, try warming your socks in the dryer before putting them on, switching to flannel sheets and heavier blankets, utilizing sunlight by opening curtains during the day and closing them at night, and layer up with sweaters and jackets indoors. These simple tips can help you save on energy bills during the winter while keeping cozy.
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• 3 Simple Electrical Upgrades For Convenience

  Looking to simplify your home and make it more convenient? Consider these electrical upgrades: Occupancy sensors that automatically turn lights on/off based on motion, bath fan timers to save energy by regulating fan usage, and USB outlets for easy charging of devices.
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• How to Drain a Water Heater Tank: Step-by-Step Guide and Maintenance Tips

  This blog discusses how To Drain a Water Heater Tank by following 5 steps.
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• Learning Thermostats - The Future of Home Comfort

  The blog discusses the benefits of Learning Thermostats, also known as smart thermostats, which adapt to users' routines and track activity in the home to create customized temperature schedules. It highlights features such as automatic adjustment based on movement in the home, economy mode activation when occupants are away, energy-usage tracking for better management, and early warning alerts for potential emergencies like furnace malfunctions.
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