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Lisa Averill
When buying a new furnace, you can often choose between a standard efficiency and a high-efficiency furnace. Based on only the name, it can be tempting to go for a high-efficiency furnace – but is it really the best option? In this post, we’ll go over the key differences between an 80% and 90% efficiency furnace so you can confidently make that choice.
Furnace Filters Comparison MERV Rating
Every furnace should have some form of a furnace filter, but have you ever considered installing a media as your furnace’s way of filtering out the air? Aprilaire Medias & Filters are a fantastic way of filtering and removing larger particles. Media filters have MERV ratings that start at 11, filtering out larger items like dust and pollen, and go all the way up to MERV 16 where they can filter out airborne viruses and other contaminants. Media filters typically only need to be replaced once annually, though occasionally more in some circumstances).
Smart Thermostat Savings
Smart Thermostat, you also have the ability to access your thermostat remotely through either an App or a Website. So, when you’re enjoying the warm Caribbean sun during a cold winter, all it takes is a few taps of your fingers to make sure your furnace is working. That extra peace of mind of knowing you won’t be coming home to any issues can be priceless. What’s also great is, even if you have a programmed schedule, you can manually adjust your thermostats remotely as well. Maybe during that summer vacation, it’s not as warm as you thought back home, so you can bump up the AC a few degrees to save money and energy. Speaking of money…
Indoor UV Air Cleaner
Smart Thermostat, you also have the ability to access your thermostat remotely through either an App or a Website. So, when you’re enjoying the warm Caribbean sun during a cold winter, all it takes is a few taps of your fingers to make sure your furnace is working. That extra peace of mind of knowing you won’t be coming home to any issues can be priceless. What’s also great is, even if you have a programmed schedule, you can manually adjust your thermostats remotely as well. Maybe during that summer vacation, it’s not as warm as you thought back home, so you can bump up the AC a few degrees to save money and energy. Speaking of money…
Trane CleanEffects™: Indoor Air Quality UV
Most families can probably say that they have at least 1 person in their house who suffers from allergies and asthma. No matter if it’s a minor seasonal allergy, or something more severe, dealing with allergies and asthma is uncomfortable and inconvenient. However, did you know that by installing a Trane CleanEffects™ Air Cleaner in your home, you can reduce the amount of airborne allergens that cause your allergy and asthma symptoms to flare up?
2020 Nicor and ComEd Rebate Programs
In addition to the installation of a new air conditioner and smart thermostat, ComEd also offers a rebate on select new furnaces. When installing a new furnace with a qualifying ECM motor, customers can qualify for a $50 rebate.
2020 Utility Rebates: Get Them Before They’re Gone!
It’s no surprise that choosing to replace your home’s HVAC equipment is a huge task, and is a huge investment too. One of the biggest challenges that homeowners face when replacing HVAC equipment is choosing what you want. Specifically, a lot of customers consider if a high efficiency model fits their needs, along with their budget.
Why You Should Use a Humidifier This Winter
As the seasons begin to change towards the end of the year, the air gets cooler and cooler. One thing that can be noted during the colder months is that there is far less humidity in the air than there is in the summer. While some of us may be happy that the air is typically far less humid during this time of year, one place you still want to keep some humidity is in your home. This makes Humidifier Importance even higher than ever. We wanted to provide a list as to why having a humidifier in your home during the fall and winter months is beneficial to you and your family as well.
2nd Annual Coat Drive For The Homeless
The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us. We hope everyone will support us in our coat drive by donating what you can. Wishing all our customers, friends and family and warm and safe holiday season from Nortek Environmental, Inc..
Save Money With a High Efficiency Furnace
Do you know what’s truly the cause of this annual internal conflict? It’s the fear of using energy when it may not be necessary. Why? Because “spending” energy on heating equates directly to spending money. With the rising cost of energy bills over the years – especially heating bills – homeowners strive not to waste. But wanting to use less energy doesn’t have to mean accepting to be less comfortable.
Furnace Maintenance 101
Although you don’t actually have to worry much about turning on either the AC or the heat just yet, now is the best time to have your gas furnace serviced. Why? Because you want to make sure that your furnace will be able to heat your home properly when the cold Chicago winter comes. The best way to ensure that your furnace will work properly when you need it is to get it serviced before you need it.
Demystifying The Dehumidifier
Do you have a room with condensation on the windows or water stains on the walls? Or perhaps a room that just feels damp? These are the signs of a high humidity level.
My Air Conditioner Sounds Weird
It’s not unusual for a relatively quiet air conditioner to suddenly make strange sounds. Although it’s usually a good idea to contact the experts when your system might be malfunctioning, you may be hesitant to call your local HVAC specialist just over a strange noise. Nortek Environmental, Inc., your Naperville, IL. Area HVAC repair and maintenance specialists are always happy to assist – even if it’s just to help diagnose a weird noise! To help ease your mind and make your decision on how to react a little easier, we created this little guide to some of the most frequent kinds of sounds we hear reported, and what they might mean.
5 Tips To Keep A Cool Home During Summer
One of the most effective ways to keep your home at a comfortable temperature is to use a programmable thermostat. During the summer, consider setting the temperature to around 78 degrees (Fahrenheit) when you are at home and 88 degrees when you are out. You can even program the thermostat to start cooling down the rooms before you arrive home. With a “smart thermostat”, things get even easier, as this device can “learn” to manage your home’s temperature based on your needs.
Breathe Easier with an Electronic Air Cleaner
By working with your central heating and cooling system, an electronic air cleaner first uses a prefilter to remove large particles such as pollen, dander and dust, from the air. Then it adds a charge to the filter plate which attracts smaller particles and impurities, including microscopic ones, like smoke, bacteria and mold spores.
Switch to a SMART thermostat and save! Get up to $100 Rebate with ComEd
ComEd’s Smart Thermostat Rebates could put up to $100 back in your pocket. That means that in addition to lowering your monthly energy bill with your new thermostat, you’ll can also receive an instant savings through a rebate. It has never been a better time to enjoy the benefits of a smart thermostat!
"Should I Get A Smart Thermostat?” If You’re Interested In Saving Money, The Answer Is YES
There has been a lot of talk lately on how “cool” smart devices are in the home. Whether it is for your home security, lighting or just the ability to have a device to order toothpaste for you, smart devices are rapidly growing in popularity and utility.
Tips For Your Spring HVAC Maintenance
Here in Illinois, we are fortunate enough to have all four seasons of weather. Sometimes it even feels as if we have them all within the same week! With the changing of the seasons comes different responsibilities and needs for your home’s heating, cooling and air quality, whether it is changing your filters regularly or having your ducts cleaned.
Humidifier Special- $100 Off
When it comes to comfort in your home, most times humidity places just as much of a factor as the actual temperature. With Nortek Environmental, Inc. being a proud Aprilaire Humidifier Dealer, you no longer need to worry about lacking control over your home’s humidity level! Being an Aprilaire Humidifier Dealer, Nortek Environmental, Inc. stocks several different models and parts for your home’s humidification needs!
Your Summer Programmable Thermostat Schedule
While your furnace and air conditioner may be the heart of your home’s HVAC system, your thermostat acts as the brain. It communicates with the components of your HVAC system, telling your furnace, air conditioner, and sometimes even your indoor air quality equipment when to turn on and shut off. One of the best features offered for thermostats is them being programmable, and setting a programmable thermostat schedule. Way back when, in the summer for example, you had to make a choice when leaving the house for work: Do I keep my air conditioner running at a low temperature so it’s cool when I get home and pay for the energy costs, or do I turn my thermostat up and keep my home at a higher temp for when I get home and save on utility costs? Now, with a programmable thermostat, you get the best of both worlds!
DIY Air Conditioner Start Up Tips for your Home
With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to get your Air Conditioner ready for the upcoming cooling season. While the absolute best thing you can do to get your Air Conditioner summer-ready is by scheduling a 22-Point Certified Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection, there are a few things you can do on your own! We’ve compiled a list of a few DIY Air Conditioner Start-Up Tips for you to keep in mind as the outside weather is getting warmer
Take Advantage of High Efficiency Air Conditioner Rebates Through ComEd
ComEd’s current rebate program allows customers to receive a $300 Air Conditioner Rebate for a unit that is rated at 14.5 SEER or greater and is installed by a licensed HVAC contractor. Additionally, if you install a programmable or Smart Thermostat, there are rebates available for that as well. For customers looking to install a new programmable thermostat, Nicor offers a $20 rebate. For customers looking to install a Smart Thermostat, such as an eecobee3, Nest Learning Thermostat, or Honeywell Lyric, ComEd offers a $125 rebate when your thermostat is installed through an licensed HVAC contractor. For complete details on these rebate programs, we urge you to check out the ComEd Rebate Page and Nicor Rebate page for complete details on Air Conditioner Rebates and Thermostat Rebates.
Book a Furnace Clean & Tune and Nortek will Donate $30 to Juvenile Diabetes No Limits Foundation
For the entire month of November, if you schedule a regular-priced 22-Point Certified Furnace Tune-Up, Cleaning, Inspection & Flue Analysis at $119.95 and mention the promo code JDNL, Nortek Environmental, Inc. will make a $30 donation to the Juvenile Diabetes No Limits Foundation! If you’re interested in scheduling your 22-Point Certified Furnace Tune-Up, Cleaning, Inspection & Flue Analysis, you can contact our office at (630) 548-1500.
How Well Are You Informed About Residential Indoor Air Quality in Suburban Chicago, Illinois?
Residential Indoor Air Quality in Suburban Chicago can greatly help maintain your home’s humidity level throughout the year. By installing a Dehumidifier in your home, you can help reduce your home’s humidity in the summer for added comfort.
Air Conditioner Repair Specialist in Naperville Area
Do you find yourself in need of an Air Conditioner Repair Specialist in the Naperville, IL Area? Have you been having difficulty finding a reliable and qualified HVAC Company that also provides you with notch service? Nortek Environmental, Inc. is your answer!
Purchase Aprilaire Humidifier Water Panels at Nortek Environmental, Inc.
Official Aprilaire Humidifier Water Panels are not something that are going to be easy to find at your local hardware store. Typically, Aprilaire Humidifier Water Panels and other parts are items that have to be purchased from an Authorized Aprilaire Contractor, making them unavailable at most retail stores. However, Nortek Environmental, Inc. is an authorized Aprilaire Contractor! We stock a variety of Aprilaire Humidifier Water Panels that our customers may purchase.
Subscribe to the Nortek HVAC eNewsletter
Learning about special Nortek Environmental, Inc. promotions, Nortek Environmental, Inc.’s HVAC eNewsletter provides you with more information to help you become as knowledgeable as possible with what’s going on at Nortek Environmental, Inc. and the HVAC Industry. We’ve created a brief Infographic that gives you the 4 Best Reasons to Subscribe to the Nortek Environmental, Inc. HVAC eNewsletter. You can check out the image below!
Expensive Furnace Filters Vs Inexpensive Furnace Filters in 2020
Changing your furnace filter on a monthly basis is one of the most important tasks of general maintenance that you can do for your home’s HVAC system. However, you may find that when you go to purchase furnace filters at the store, you’re presented with 2 different types of filters: inexpensive fiberglass filters and more expensive pleated filters. So which of the 2 is the better fit for your home?
HVAC Technician Jobs in Naperville: Join the Nortek Team
Do you know anybody with HVAC experience that is currently looking for a new job? We’re growing! Nortek Environmental, Inc. is now hiring for Certified HVAC Technician Jobs in Naperville. We are currently hiring for both Certified Installer and Repair Technician positions to add to our team!
How Important is Humidifier Maintenance?
At Nortek Environmental, Inc., we always stress to our customers the importance of HVAC maintenance. While getting your Furnace and Air Conditioner maintained on an annual basis is a fantastic start to reducing the likelihood of a breakdown and maintaining the efficiency level of your HVAC equipment, it’s also important to maintain your home’s humidifier as well, should your home have one.
How Preventative Maintenance On Your Furnace Helps Reduce Costs
One of the most important things you can do for your furnace when the weather starts to get chilly is to have annual Furnace Preventative Maintenance performed by a licensed technician. Nortek Environmental, Inc. highly recommends to all customers to have annual Furnace Preventative Maintenance checks performed to ensure that their furnace is in proper working order for the heating season. We have provided a list of reasons as to why having annual Furnace Preventative Maintenance performed is extremely important for your home’s HVAC system.
Dempsey and Friend’s “No One Fights Alone” Toy Drive
We have officially kicked off our partnership and participation in the Dempsey and Friends’ “No One Fights Alone” Toy Drive for our Third Year as of yesterday, December 1st, 2014! The toys collected by Nortek Environmental, Inc. to be brought to the Dempsey and Friends’ “No One Fights Alone” Toy Drive. The organization will then donate the toys to children at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital who are currently being treated for cancer over the holidays!
Make the Switch to a High Efficiency Furnace this Fall!
October is one of those interesting months where you may find yourself turning on your furnace or your air conditioner depending on how the weather is acting outside! Luckily, during the day, we shouldn’t find it getting too unbearably cold. It’s because of this rather mild weather that makes October the perfect month to consider upgrading your furnace to a High Efficiency Furnace! High Efficiency Furnaces are one of the best ways to cut back on your home’s utility bills, with most High Efficiency Furnaces being able to pay for themselves throughout the life of your unit! This makes High Efficiency Furnaces a fantastic investment in your home!
Fall Home Preparation Tips
We’d like to officially wish everybody a Happy Fall Season as the first day of Fall is now beyond us! Now with that being said, we wanted to give our blog readers a list of items that can be performed around the house to make your home more energy efficient for the Fall and the (very near) upcoming heating season! Check out our list of Fall Home and HVAC Preparation Tips to find out what you can do to make sure your home is ready to take on the cold weather months here in the Chicago Suburbs!
Naperville Area Residents: Need Furnace Maintenance?
It’s hard to believe that it’s the last day of July. With a combination of our summer more than halfway over and the friendly reminder from the cool weather last weekend, we’re going to find ourselves turning on our furnaces for heating season before we know it. In order to make sure you don’t find yourself in the middle of a furnace breakdown in the middle of heating season, it’s time to start think of scheduling your 30-Point Certified Tune-Up, Cleaning and Inspection. Nortek Environmental, Inc. is the best Naperville Furnace Maintenance and HVAC company to choose when it comes to checking your furnace out for you.
Is Your Furnace Running Efficiently? Get a Flue and Safety Analysis To Be Sure
The transition from summer to fall definitely means one thing in the HVAC industry: it’s time to start getting your furnaces ready for heating season. While the chill of winter may not be entirely thrilling to you, we love the start of heating season here at Nortek Environmental, Inc. because it means the start of 22-Point Certified Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection Appointments. These appointments give us the opportunity to go out to our customers’ homes and catch up with them since the last time we saw them, as well as get their furnace ready to tackle the upcoming cool and cold weather months ahead.
Nortek HVAC eNewsletters and the Benefits of Subscribing
We pride ourselves with keeping our customers as up-to-date as possible with all information regarding Nortek Environmental, Inc. and the HVAC Industry. Nortek Environmental, Inc. has embraced technology and integrated several websites and applications into staying in contact with our customers, including websites and various social media platforms. One of the best ways that Nortek Environmental, Inc. stays in contact with our customers is through our HVAC eNewsletter program, where we email our customers updates at least once a month regarding news in the HVAC industry and other topics. We wanted to create a short blog for you as to why joining Nortek Environmental, Inc.’s HVAC eNewsletter is extremely beneficial to everyone!
Naperville Area Residents: Need Air Conditioner Maintenance?
With the beginning of August behind us, we’re creeping up on the end of summer in just a few weeks. This means everyone will start turning their air conditioners off for the season! Now it is more important that ever to make sure that you have had your annual air conditioner maintenance check. Nortek Environmental, Inc., your Naperville Air Conditioner Maintenance specialists, would like to take this opportunity to remind you to take these last few weeks of summer to get your air conditioner maintained, as well as point out the benefits in having your air conditioner maintained on an annual basis, especially in Naperville and surrounding suburbs.
Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell? Diagnosing AC ‘Smells’
During the summer, you are running your air conditioner constantly in order to keep your home cool. However, what do you do when you begin to notice a bad odor whenever you run your air conditioner? This issue is actually a lot more common than you may think and there are many possible reasons why this odor is being created.
Air Conditioner Repairs
As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating moments of summer is immediately after a thunderstorm…when your Air Conditioner seems to have stopped working. We understand, which is why we offer this blog post of possible reasons your air conditioner may not be not turning on.
Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?
A common reason your air conditioner blowing warm air could occur due to human error. Before getting all frazzled because your air conditioner isn’t working how you want it to, check your thermostat to make sure the settings were as you left them. You might have accidentally switched your thermostat to heat rather than cool.
Pet Heat Safety Naperville IL
With Chicagoland going through a current heatwave, it’s important to not only look out for ourselves and family members, but the furrier members of our homes as well. While extreme heat temperatures can have severe (sometimes fatal) effects on humans, the same goes for our pets. It is very important to learn the facts when it comes to your pet heat safety and make sure they are kept cool during extreme temperatures. In fact, one of the leading reasons why pets are more at risk for developing heat related health concerns is because most cats and dogs (and other furry creatures) don’t have sweat glands. They rely on a proper water supply, cool areas and panting to rid themselves of being over heated.
Naperville Air Conditioning: Nortek Raises the Bar
One of our highest priorities at Nortek Environmental, Inc. is ensuring that all of our employees do our absolute best to make sure that each and every customer has an experience with Nortek Environmental, Inc. that exceeds expectations. This is especially evident in the summers when you experience Nortek Environmental, Inc. providing you with some of the highest quality Naperville Air Conditioning Service, as well as some of the highest quality air conditioning services provided throughout the Chicago suburbs.
Save Money by Saving Water
There are few necessities that we, as living beings, require to survive. That being said, we have no choice but to pay for these necessities to live out our lives. One of these few necessities is water. Every home has to pay for water every month, and it comes in so many different uses: drinking, washing, bathing, etc. However, did you know that there are simple changes you can make to your home and your lifestyle to cut back on the amount of water you consume on a day to day basis. We’ve provided a few tips on how you can help conserve water and also conserve the money in your wallet at the same time.
Air Conditioner Start Up Reminders
Doesn’t today feel like it’s finally Spring?! This mid 60 degree weather is the perfect time to throw on a pair of shorts, flip flops and enjoy the outdoors! Based off of the local weather forecast, we seem to be in for a pretty nice weekend too! Get prepared, everyone, because it looks like the time to finally use your air conditioner is coming very soon! We wanted to provide you with a few Air Conditioner Start Up Reminders to help you get your home and your Air Conditioner ready for the upcoming cooling season!
Thermostat Tips and Hints
Keeping your home at a desired temperatures is essential to ensuring that you and your family are kept comfortable at all times throughout the year. While your furnace and air conditioner are the pieces of equipment that physically heat and cool your home, your thermostat is what communicates to your home’s HVAC system what temperature you would like your home to be kept. Because thermostats play such an important role in your home’s HVAC system, we wanted to provide our customers with a short list of thermostat tips to help you make sure you are using your home’s thermostat properly.
Facts About Air Conditioner Maintenance
With the first day of Spring happening this upcoming weekend, there is one thing we can all look forward to: Warm Weather! And one can always associate warm weather with the cooling season! This means that it’s time for us to get our air conditioners ready to keep our homes comfortable for the Spring and Summer! We wanted to provide you with a list of a few facts and tips regarding air conditioner maintenance to help out!
Nortek President Running Half Marathon in Support of A.D.O.P.T. Animal Shelter
At Nortek Environmental, Inc., we pride ourselves with always trying to do our best to give back to the community. One of our passions at Nortek Environmental, Inc. is helping out our furrier family members. At Nortek Environmental, Inc., we’re all huge pet lovers and couldn’t imagine life without our pets. If you have been keeping up with our blogs, you’ll remember that during this past summer, Nortek Environmental, Inc. had a 2 week long campaign in which we raised 600 pounds of food to donate to A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville, IL, which is located about 2 blocks away from the Nortek Environmental, Inc. office. Well, Nortek Environmental, Inc. is at it again!
Fun Facts About Air Conditioning
The weather seems to slowly be getting warmer outside, and that has all of us here at Nortek extremely excited. Summer is one of our favorite seasons! Our technicians can spend more time outdoors during the work day, we open up the windows at our storefront, located at 600 Industrial Drive, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563, and there is more daylight as well.
Spring Cleaning Energy Saving Tips
One thing several people do around this time of year is clean their home as an annual “Spring Cleaning” tradition. Now, whether your Spring Cleaning session takes place all at once or gradually throughout the season, Nortek Environmental, Inc. is providing you with a few tricks and hints on how your home’s Spring Cleaning can help save you money on your next utility bill.
Do You Skip HVAC Maintenance?
If you’ve been keeping up with Nortek Environmental, Inc. on social media, there is one thing you should be able to conclude by now: keeping up on HVAC maintenance is the most important thing you can do to keep your home’s HVAC system healthy. While you may think that skipping out on HVAC maintenance is not that detrimental to your furnace and air conditioner, we’ve provided a list of reasons why keeping up on your HVAC maintenance is important for your home’s HVAC system.
Reasons To Keep Up With Nortek on Social Media
Here at Nortek Environmental, Inc., we try and make it as easy as possible to supply our customers with the most information regarding their home’s HVAC system and services that Nortek Environmental, Inc. offers to help out. One of the best ways we communicate this information with our customers is through our social media platforms! Nortek Environmental, Inc. has a Facebook, Twitter, Google+ Page and a Blog that are updated on a regular basis. While we could just say “Follow Us on Social Media”, we wanted to give you some reasons why following Nortek Environmental, Inc. on Social Media is one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on Nortek Environmental, Inc. and the HVAC Industry.
Spring Air Conditioning Maintenance
It’s hard to think about the first day of Spring being next month with all of this snow on the ground and ice cold temperatures, but before you know it you’ll be seeing the green underneath that thick white layer of snow and it’ll be time to get your home ready for the upcoming Cooling Season! Spring Air Conditioning Maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your home’s HVAC system in order to make sure that your Air Conditioner is going to be running properly and keeping your home cool this upcoming Spring and Summer.
How to Save Money (and Energy) with Your Home Appliances
Your home’s appliances are what help you and your family get through your every day lives. Whether it be keeping your food cold so it doesn’t spoil, washing your dishes or your clothes, or cooking your food, it’s hard to deny the importance of appliances. However, one large issue with your home appliances are that they are nearly always consuming large amounts of energy, especially your refrigerator because it never shuts off. But rest assured, there are ways that you can save money when using your appliances that won’t change much of your day to day lives.
Extreme Cold Weather Safety Tips
While Nortek Environmental, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring that all of our customers have the best possible experience when choosing Nortek Environmental, Inc. for their HVAC needs, Nortek Environmental, Inc. is also dedicated to informing you about any aspect related to the HVAC industry, including the weather. It seems that each week we get into January, the temperature drops further and further, especially this past week where wind chills put our temperatures at below -25 degrees Fahrenheit. We have compiled this list of Extreme Cold Weather Safety Tips to ensure that you and your family are kept safe during this time of extreme cold.
5 Energy Saving Tips to Help You Keep Warm in the Winter
With this past week being one of the coldest weeks in a very long time, many of us are sitting inside bundled under a blanket not wanting to risk opening up any door to our home. Some of you may have noticed that your home may be colder than anticipated during these cold temperatures. We wanted to give you a list of 5 Energy Saving Tips that you can use in your home to not only keep your home warm, but help you save energy along the way.
Happy Holidays from Nortek Environmental!
Nortek Environmental, Inc. just wanted to take a moment out of everyone’s busy Holiday schedule to make sure that we wished all of those who follow us on Social Media a very Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Great Energy Saving Holiday Gifts
While some of us may have gotten our holiday shopping for the 2013 season finished months ago, some others are still compiling a list of items to purchase for your loved ones. Because December is the biggest holiday giving month of the year, many of us will be spending quite a bit of money on that perfect gift. But what about giving a gift that gives back? We’ve provided a list items that are common to purchase for the holidays, but more energy efficient models.
Dempsey’s Toy Drive Update- HVAC, Naperville, IL 60565
It’s official, Nortek Environmental, Inc. is officially half way through our Dempsey’s Toy Drive campaign and we wanted to provide you with some updates of our progress with our donations thus far! So far, we have been able to gain 78 new likes to our Facebook page! This means we will be donating a minimum of $78 to the Dempsey’s Toy Drive once our campaign is over. However, it’s not over yet and Nortek Environmental, Inc. needs your help!
Winter HVAC Tips- Naperville, IL
Mother Nature seems to be undecided on whether to immerse the Chicagoland in full-blown Winter weather now or later (hey, who can’t appreciate these 50 degrees days in December?), it is extremely important to make sure that your home’s HVAC system is ready for Winter-mode, making your family comfortable during the coldest time of the year in Chicagoland. Nortek Environmental, Inc. has provided a list of Winter HVAC Tips for you to use as a checklist before Winter begins to make sure that your home is ready to tackle the upcoming extended period of cold weather.
No One Fights Alone Dempsey’s Toy Drive- Naperville, IL
With the beginning of December behind us, Christmas and other winter holidays are rapidly approaching. Nortek Environmental, Inc. prides itself with taking any opportunity possible to give back to our community. Because Christmas is a time of giving, Nortek Environmental, Inc. has decided to participate in this year’s “No One Fights Alone” Dempsey’s Toy Drive, with our final date being December 15th.
Holiday HVAC Tips: Getting Your Home Ready!
First Holiday of the Holiday season being tomorrow, it’s time to make those final preparation tips to get your home ready for your guests (or make preparations to head elsewhere for the holidays). For those of us hosting guests for the holidays, it’s safe to say that 24 hours before the holiday, it’s time to clean your home from top to bottom! However, did you know that some of your cleaning can also benefit your HVAC system during the holidays as well? We’ve provided a list of Holiday HVAC Tips to help you along this holiday season making sure that your taking measures to ensure your HVAC system is running as efficiently as possible.
Ways to Reuse Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving is officially less than 2 days away, and many of us are making preparations for the big holiday by getting our dishes ready, getting our homes clean, gassing up the car to head out on Thursday morning (or afternoon) and making our last minute travel arrangements. Not only are we getting ready for a holiday meal with family and friends, but also for the aftermath of the holiday: a boat load of great leftovers! However, did you know the main dish, your Thanksgiving Turkey, can be so much more than just a heated left over? It’s true! We’ve provided a list of ideas on what you can reuse leftover Thanksgiving Turkey for.
Furnace Maintenance Importance with the Holidays
Any good host knows that the most important thing to do while hosting a holiday at your home or another venue is to ensure that your guests are as comfortable as possible. This typically means providing a large variety of food for your guests to dine on, making sure there is plenty of room for seating, and cleaning your home from floor to ceiling prior to the event. However, did you ever think about what would happen if, right in the middle of your guests being over at your home, your furnace stops working and you have to break out the blankets for all of your guests? Even worse, many heating and cooling companies charge a special holiday rate when coming out to your home on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, causing even more expenses for you during the holiday. How can this be prevented? Simple, just make sure that your home’s furnace is maintained prior to Thanksgiving, as furnace maintenance importance is at the highest during the holidays.
Thanksgiving Travel Energy Saving Tips
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just over 2 weeks away? While some of us have probably already found that perfect turkey to make, others are still compiling a to do list for the holiday. Since Thanksgiving usually is one of your largest meals of the year, it should come at no surprise that it is also one of the largest energy consuming meals of the year as well when you take into consideration the energy to store and cook the food, as well as the energy to entertain your guests. Nortek Environmental, Inc. has compiled a list of Thanksgiving Energy Saving Tips for you to consider while getting your home ready for the big turkey day!
Thanksgiving Energy Saving Tips
Consider Using Either Ceramic or Glass Pans to Cook With - Did you know that when you cook with ceramic or glass that you can actually set your oven back 25 degrees than you would need to with cooking with dishes made of other materials? It’s true! This allows you to save even more while cooking due to the decreased temperature.
Keep Your Home Warm Without Your Furnace- Naperville IL
Keeping your windows closed is one of the most basic ways to ensure that your home’s warm air isn’t escaping to the outdoors. However, it’s important to make sure that when you shut your window that they are sealed air tight. Make sure all windows aren’t just closed, but locked as well. Also, if you feel any air leaks around your window, it’s important to seal them ASAP.
Energy Star Equipment- Naperville, IL
One of the largest consumers of energy in your home are your appliances and HVAC equipment, such as your refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, furnace and air conditioner. However, there is a specific type of equipment out there that you can purchase that are specialized equipment which are more energy efficient than standard equipment, that type being certified Energy Star equipment. What you may not have known is that Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) which was originally formed in 1996 and was designed to not only help homeowners save money, but to protect the environment through energy efficient practices and products.
Furnace Warning Signs
With the recent and rather drastic change in temperature, it’s safe to say that most of us have already fired up our furnaces and are ready to meet this upcoming heating season head on. However, sometimes it’s important to evaluate your furnace and look for furnace warning signs that your furnace may be ready for replacement before it costs you too much money in repairs for it to work as it should. We’ve compiled a list of furnace warning signs that every homeowner should be aware of.
Fireplace Facts- Naperville IL HVAC
One of the items most looked forward to during heating season is starting up a fire and using your fireplace for a cozy night in either by yourself or with loved ones. However, there are many items you should know about using your fireplace before you go and start your first fire of the heating season. Nortek Environmental, Inc. has generated a list of fireplace facts that every homeowner should know to not only use your fireplace safely, but save money as well.
The Importance of Proper Insulation HVAC
When it comes to the world of HVAC, there are 2 main factors that are important when it comes to regulating the temperature of your home: getting your home to the desired temperature and keeping your home at that desired temperature. While lowering or raising the temperature of your home is typically dependent upon the equipment that you have installed in your home. However, one of the most important factors that plays a role in maintaining your home at your desired temperature is your home’s insulation, particularly your windows and your door. If your home is improperly insulated, the money you’re spending to cool or heat your home is going right out the window (almost literally). We wanted to provide you with a few tips on how to make sure that your home is properly insulated and how you can improve it.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Air Conditioning- Naperville IL
Although we’re at the halfway point of October today (crazy, right?), Mother Nature has been giving us more warm days than we’re used to, which has forced us to allow our air conditioner to run longer than usual this year. That being said, we wanted to provide you with a few random facts you may or may not already know regarding things you didn’t know about air conditioning.
Car Energy Saving Tips- Naperville IL
When it comes to items that you use on a daily basis, one item that will be on everyone’s list is their car. And any car owner knows that a car uses a very large amount of energy when using. Because a car uses so much gas/energy when you’re driving it, it’s extremely important to know any energy saving tips there are for cars in order to make it cost less for you to use your car on a daily basis. We’ve compiled a list of car energy saving tips that you can use to help reduce the amount of times you fill up at the gas station and possibly even reduce repair costs to your car as well.
Nortek’s Preventative Maintenance Agreement- Naperville IL
One of the most important pieces of information that we give home owners regarding extending the life of their HVAC equipment to the fullest is annual maintenance. Nortek Environmental, Inc. offers a 22-Point Certified Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection for both your furnace and air conditioner. However, many customers do not inquire about the Nortek Environmental, Inc.’s HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement, thus leaving them unaware that when paying for the bundled price of both an Air Conditioner and Furnace 22-Point Certified Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection, customers are immediately offered upfront savings and added bonuses for being a Preventative Maintenance Agreement member. We wanted to use this blog to break down the difference between being a Preventative Maintenance Agreement Member and scheduling a 22-Point Certified Cleaning, Tune- Up and Inspection.
Easy At-Home Furnace Maintenance Tips
Our last blog post focused on the importance of having your furnace maintained by a certified technician on an annual basis, preferably every fall. However, were you aware that there are a few items that you can do on your own to help maintain your furnace? It’s true. We’ve compiled a list of the easy at-home furnace maintenance tips you can do around your home to make sure that this heating season, your furnace will be running as efficiently as possible.
The Importance of Furnace Maintenance- Naperville IL
It’s official! It’s finally Fall! And with the start of the new season behind us, all of us here at Nortek Environmental, Inc. think that this a very important time to remind you about the importance of furnace maintenance and why NOW is the time to book your furnace maintenance appointment with Nortek Environmental, Inc., your Naperville, IL Furnace Maintenance specialists.
Cooking Energy Saving Tips- Naperville, IL
While every area of your home consumes some level of energy, one of the largest areas of energy consumption is in your kitchen. Typically, your kitchen houses the vast majority of your home’s appliances, usually only omitting your clothes washer and dryer, which alone makes your kitchen consume a very large amount of energy compared to the other rooms in your home. Additionally, your kitchen is used for 2 purposes: to cook and entertain. Cooking means using a lot of energy to keep necessary food refrigerated and then more energy to heat them up for a meal. Because your kitchen uses so much energy, we’ve decided to provide a list of kitchen energy saving tips for you to use to make sure that your next utility bill is smaller than your most current one.
Bathroom Energy Saving Tips
If you’ve been following Nortek Environmental, Inc.’s blogs and social media posts, you should know by now that there are several changes you can make around your home to show a decrease in charges on your next utility bill. One great way to make these changes is looking at each room individually before moving on to the next room to make these changes. For this blog post, we have decided to focus on bathroom energy saving tips. Your bathroom is an area of your home where electrical energy consumption and water consumption are both high. Using our list of bathroom energy saving tips, you will be on your way to making your bathroom a energy efficient space in your home.
Naperville IL Furnace Maintenance
Currently, we have less than 3 full days of Summer remaining, and the temperatures that we’ve been experiencing have truly enforced that Fall is on it’s way, if not here already. The change of temperatures means one very important thing for your home: it’s time to start up your furnace for heating season! With that being said, it is extremely important to get your furnace ready for heating season with Naperville Area Furnace Maintenance. Nortek Environmental, Inc. offers a 22-Point Certified Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection to ensure that your furnace is in tip top shape before you find yourself in the dead of winter with a furnace that isn’t working properly. Below is the information that you need to know about how the Nortek Environmental, Inc. 22-Point Certified Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection!
How To Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality- Naperville, IL
One of the most important areas that Nortek Environmental, Inc. services is your home’s indoor air quality. We believe that the air you and your family breathes should be the highest quality and cleanest air as possible. That being said, Nortek Environmental, Inc. has generated a quick list of indoor air quality tips for you to use in your home to make sure that the air in your home is of the highest possible quality.
10 Easy Energy Saving Tips
While Nortek Environmental, Inc. always tries to keep our customers as informed as possible on how to save energy in their home, we thought it would be a great idea to have a condensed list of 10 Easy Energy Saving Tips that anyone home owner can do to reduce their next utility bill.
Indoor Air Quality Naperville IL
Nortek Environmental, Inc. has always prided itself with being one of the highest quality Heating and Air Conditioning Specialists in the Chicagoland area. However, were you aware that Nortek Environmental, Inc.’s services go beyond just your furnace and air conditioner? Not only does Nortek Environmental, Inc. work with furnaces and air conditioners, but we also focus on a wide range of products to improve your home’s indoor air quality Naperville IL. Nortek Environmental, Inc. understands that while keeping your home’s indoor temperature at the desired level is extremely important for you and your family, it is also extremely important to make sure the quality of the air your family is breathing in is the best that it can possibly be.
What Does a Furnace Filter Do?
Every home owner or renter knows that one of the key maintenance items one should do for their home’s HVAC system is to replace your furnace filter on a monthly basis. However, have you ever stopped to think about what exactly a furnace filter does for your HVAC system? Or, what would happen if you didn’t change your furnace filter on a monthly basis? Nortek Environmental, Inc. has written this blog to give you a few points of reference as to how your furnace filter plays a vital role in your home’s HVAC system and the importance behind changing your furnace filter on an annual basis.
Furnace Repair Naperville IL
With summer quickly coming to an end, it’s time to get your furnace prepared for what’s to come in the next few weeks. Before you know it, it will be time to start up your furnace and begin heating your home rather than cooling it. One of the most important tasks to do before you start using your furnace is to make a furnace repair Naperville IL if you know that your furnace is in need of one. By making a furnace repair before the start of heating season, you are making sure that you and your family will not be inconvenienced by a malfunctioning furnace when you need it most this heating season.
Consider Purchasing a Humidifier Naperville IL
While Nortek Environmental, Inc. does generally focus on the heating and cooling aspects of your home, Nortek Environmental, Inc. also specializes in Indoor Air Quality products as well. With summer coming to an end and heating season starting next month, it’s important to discuss the effect that Whole House Humidifiers Naperville IL have in your home during these drier seasons. A Whole House Humidifier Naperville IL is a great piece of equipment to consider purchasing for your home if you do not yet already have one installed.
Heating Season Preparation Tips
These past few weeks, Nortek Environmental, Inc. decided to do something a little extra to give back to the community. An organization that Nortek Environmental, Inc. holds near and dear to our heart is A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville, a no-kill animal shelter focused on providing each and every sheltered pet their forever home. We structured a Social Media Campaign through Facebook that lasted for 1 week. For every new like we received to our Facebook page, we pledged to donate 2 pounds of pet food to A.D.O.P.T. For every share our designated statuses received, we pledged to donate 1 pound. After our week long campaign, we are proud to announce that we were able to pledge 761 pounds of pet food to A.D.O.P.T., which we will be dropping off in the next week!
HVAC eNewsletter Naperville IL
Here at Nortek Environmental, Inc., we pride ourselves with our continuous efforts to provide multiple lines of communication with our customers and business associates. For example, we always have a live person answer our phones regardless of the time of day or day of the week. Additionally, we offer email and phone call reminders to our customers when scheduling appointments. We also follow up with our customers via phone call and mail in survey after appointments. On top of that, we offer a wide range of Social Media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp!, and Google+ for our customers to interact with us. However, did you know that Nortek Environmental, Inc. also has an HVAC eNewsletter that gets sent out on a monthly basis? In fact, it’s something we’ve been doing for years now.
Naperville Furnace Maintenance
It’s hard to believe that it’s the last day of July. With a combination of our summer more than halfway over and the friendly reminder from the cool weather last weekend, we’re going to find ourselves turning on our furnaces for heating season before we know it. In order to make sure you don’t find yourself in the middle of a furnace breakdown in the middle of heating season, it’s time to start think of scheduling your 30-Point Certified Tune-Up, Cleaning and Inspection. Nortek Environmental, Inc. is the best Naperville Furnace Maintenance and HVAC company to choose when it comes to checking your furnace out for you.
Proper Air Conditioner Use- Naperville IL
To many people, when the cooling season comes around, using your air conditioner is simply turning your thermostat to a cooling setting and that’s it. However, to make sure you are following proper air conditioner use rules, there’s a lot more to making sure your air conditioner is functioning properly than just setting a thermostat at your desired temperature. In fact, there are several proper air conditioner use rules that you should follow to make sure you are getting the most use out of your air conditioner every time you turn it on. We’ve provided a list of proper air conditioner use tips that every homeowner or renter with an air conditioner should follow.
Cool Summer Energy Saving Tips- Naperville IL
This past weekend, many of us walked outside only to quickly go back inside to grab our nearest sweater and jacket. While many love fall-like temperatures, Mother Nature seems to be forgetting 1 thing, it is still July! This weekend’s record low temperatures were the lowest in the books, beating the previous lowest recorded temperature by 4 degrees. While this week is set to be a bit warmer than the weekend, we wanted to provide a few Summer Energy Saving Tips that can be utilized on cooler summer days.
Nortek Donates To A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter Naperville IL
Nortek is currently partnering with A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville to promote our Social Media Campaign to donate pet food!
Programmable Thermostats Naperville IL
With summer quickly coming to an end, it’s time to get your furnace prepared for what’s to come in the next few weeks. Before you know it, it will be time to start up your furnace and begin heating your home rather than cooling it. One of the most important tasks to do before you start using your furnace is to make a furnace repair Naperville IL if you know that your furnace is in need of one. By making a furnace repair before the start of heating season, you are making sure that you and your family will not be inconvenienced by a malfunctioning furnace when you need it most this heating season.
Pet Heat Safety Tips – Naperville IL
With Chicagoland going through a current heatwave, it’s important to not only look out for ourselves and family members, but the furrier members of our homes as well. While extreme heat temperatures can have severe (sometimes fatal) effects on humans, the same goes for our pets. It is very important to learn the facts when it comes to your pet heat safety and make sure they are kept cool during extreme temperatures. In fact, one of the leading reasons why pets are more at risk for developing heat related health concerns is because most cats and dogs (and other furry creatures) don’t have sweat glands. They rely on a proper water supply, cool areas and panting to rid themselves of being over heated.
Heat Effects And Precautions Naperville IL
During the summer, many people think about how the use of an air conditioner provides added comfort to their home. However, what about when those beautiful summer days turn to the extremes which leave everyone running for the nearest shade? It’s days like these where an air conditioner changes from a luxury to a necessity due to the extreme heat and the heat effects.
Nortek Referral Rewards Program
With the extreme temperatures that have been occurring this summer, it's extremely important to remember to stay cool and hydrated. One of the best home items to make use of during extremely hot weather is a fan. Did you know that a typical ceiling fan can cool a room by about 10 degrees? Also take note that the coolest rooms in your home are on the lowest level, as heat rises. Another thing I would like to advise you on is that when you need to repair your air conditioner, even though we want to get your unit fixed as soon as possible, when the heat is severe we have an overflow of service calls. Should it take us a day or 2 to get out to your home for a service call, utilize public facilities that have air conditioning. One of the best places to cool off is the Public Library. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (630) 548-1500 or to email us at nortekhvac@sbcglobal.net Once again, thank you for choosing Nortek Environmental, Inc..
Nortek Has Gone Social
Summer has always been my favorite season. I absolutely love being outside in the warm weather and spending time with my family and friends. These past few months, I’ve learned a few tips on ways that I can save money on my utility bills during the summer that I would like to pass on to you. For starters, use your grill as much as possible! Keeping your oven off means that there will be less heat in your kitchen causing your air conditioner to not have to cool down that extra heat. Also, when going out for the day, lowering your thermostat setting to 78 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer will also save you some extra money on your utility bills. Finally, take advantage of these cool summer nights. Instead of sleeping with your Air Conditioner on, open a window and shut your A/C off. You’ll still be cooling your home but will not be paying to do so!
Naperville IL High Efficiency Furnaces
When it gets as hot and humid in the Chicagoland area, one of the last things homeowners like to think about is Heating season and their furnace. However, did you ever take a moment to consider how addressing any furnace concerns in the summer will never put yourself or your family at risk for going without heat or possibly upgrading your current furnace to a high efficiency furnace?
Chicagoland Fourth of July Energy Saving Tips
We thought that a fun, yet educational, blog post to write for our readers was to write a post on Chicagoland Fourth of July Energy Saving Tips that can be used for the holiday, as well as throughout the entire summer. Whether you’re going to a family barbeque, hanging out at the pool with your friends, or staying in, anyone can use these quick tips to save money on their next utility bill!
Chicagoland Air Conditioning Tips
While currently it’s a cool 68 degrees in the Chicagoland area, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be taking precautions to prepare for extreme heat, because the temperature can change at any time. If you’ve been keeping up with popular news headlines, you have probably heard about the extreme heat that has been occurring in the southwest states such as Arizona this past week. Temperatures have been recorded at up to 128 degrees Fahrenheit, which is only 5 degrees shy of the highest temperature ever recorded internationally. It’s been so hot that people have been placing cookie dough on trays and placing them on the dashboard of their car and baking the cookies!
Air Conditioner Durability
With the recent storms that have been coming through the Chicagoland area this summer, many of us have been moving a few of our outdoor items indoors so the rain doesn’t cause any damage. But what about one of your home’s most important assets that cannot be brought inside: your air conditioner?
Naperville Kitchen Energy Saving Tips
In your home, your kitchen most likely needs to most power out of any other room. Between your refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and other kitchen appliances (toaster, juicer, toaster oven, food processor, blender), you can expect a large portion of your energy bills to go towards the cost of running these appliances.
Naperville IL Air Conditioner Repair
With this week being one of the hottest weeks in the Chicagoland area this year thus far, everyone is using their Air Conditioner as much as possible. If for any reason you feel that or notice your Air Conditioner is not running properly and may be in need of a repair, never hesitate to call us at Nortek Environmental, Inc. at (630) 548-1500 for your Air Conditioner needs.
Naperville IL Furnace Filter Changes
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to ensure that your unit is running as efficiently as possible can cost less than $1 a month? That’s right! One of the most common causes of your Air Conditioner or Furnace not running properly is due to a dirty furnace filter, one that may look like the filter in the image below.
Naperville Pollen Reduction with Sanuvox UV Light System
The filters in our home’s ventilation system removes some particles from the air, however, it isn’t enough if you suffer from asthma or allergies. Although a filter will help clean the air inside your home, airborne biological and chemical contaminants are so fine that they will pass through even the most efficient filters, such as sand in a tennis racket. In these cases, a UV air purifier becomes the only solution.
Become a Nortek Preferred Customer
One of the best parts about working at Nortek Environmental, Inc. are my day to day interactions with some of the best customers a business owner can ask to serve. At Nortek Environmental, Inc., we strive to keep in constant contact with as many customers as possible, informing you of coupons available, new products, and energy saving tips among other items. While subscribing to our monthly newsletter is a great way to stay informed on the HVAC industry.
Nortek Provides Residential and Commercial Services
If you own a commercial building or rental property, you may be at a crossroads between replacing or retrofitting your building’s heating and cooling equipment due to age. A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration states that nearly half of all commercial buildings were constructed before 1980. As these buildings age, so does their HVAC equipment. When equipment becomes outdated or closes in on its useful life, you are left with a decision: to retrofit or replace.
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The Importance of HVAC Maintenance
I would just like to take a moment to personally thank you for subscribing to the Nortek Environmental, Inc. Email Newsletter. With spring only a few weeks away, I'm sure many of us will begin our annual "Spring Cleaning" process and getting our homes ready for the warm weather. But did you know there are several ways that you can financially benefit from cleaning out your house? For starters, go through those boxes that you haven't touched in months. See if there is anything worth selling on auction sites such as Ebay or Amazon. And if you have enough unwanted items in your house, you can always start a garage sale! A quick cleaning process that you can do is make sure your furnace's air filter is clean, and if it's not it's time to replace. This will not only make your HVAC system breathe easier, but keep any large particles out of your air supply. Finally, cleaning out your car is always important too. By clearing up space in your car, you will lessen the amount of weight, allowing your car to consume less gas to function. It may be a small saving, but it could mean a few extra miles of travel!
Furnace Maintenance
Fall is the best time to perform an annual maintenance check on your furnace. We all know that in order to keep our cars running smoothly we need to change the oil according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The same concept is for your heating and air conditioning equipment. Getting your HVAC equipment maintained annually by a certified technician can save you $$$ in the long run. Your equipment will run more efficiently and last longer. Mention our Blog and Nortek Environmental, Inc. will take $30.00 off the regular price of $119.95 for our 22-Point Certified Furnace Tune-Up, Cleaning, and Inspection. Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. today at (630) 548-1500 to schedule your appointment.
Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner
Honeywell offers a range of whole-house air filtration options. A Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner is the perfect solution. Nortek Environmental, Inc. cam help you find the model that is right for you. We are a certified Honeywell dealer.
Aprilaire Humidifier
Aprilaire Humidifiers provide humidity in the form of pure water vapor to prevent minerals from entering the air stream. Water is supplied to the distribution tray and flow evenly across the Water Panel. Heat from the heating system causes the water to evaporate. Properly humidified air (vapor) is then distributed throughout your entire home. Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. at (630) 548-1500 for all of your HEATING, COOLING AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY NEEDS.
Filter Replacement
A great way to improve the quality of your HVAC system yourself is to replace your furnace filters on at least a monthly basis. This is true during the cooling season as well. The cool air from your central air conditioner flows through the same ductwork as does your heated air. So whether it is winter or summer you should change your furnace filter on a monthly basis. Always remember, that when changing your filter(s), it is extremely important to purchase the proper size. If the wrong size filter is placed into your system, it will allow air to leave the system, making your air purifying system useless. Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. at (630) 548-1500 for all of your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs.
Water Heater Replacement
Give us a call today to have a skilled technician out to service your water heater today. Looking for annual maintenance on your water heater? We've got you covered. We can help from small repairs to full water heater replacements. We are your trusted water heater experts.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Tip of the day: Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are highly recommended in homes with fuel-burning appliances, such as natural gas furnaces, stoves, ovens, clothes dryers, water heaters, and fuel-burning space heaters. An alarm signals homeowners if CO reaches potentially dangerous levels.
Keep Your Family Safe From the Flu
With the New Year upon us, we find ourselves in the beginning of winter. With the winter season also comes flu season. We all try to and do our best to prevent ourselves and our families from catching a cold: sending the kids to school with pocket-sized hand sanitizer, making sure to sneeze into our sleeve while covering our mouths, using paper towels on public bathroom door handles, and drinking up on the Orange Juice to boost our immune system. However, did you ever consider how much your indoor air quality impacts your health? Or, that in your home, you have millions of airborne bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and dust particles potentially carrying the flu virus and other diseases? While you may think that you can't do much to change the indoor air quality of your home, there is one major change you can make to your home that will greatly increase the overall quality of your home's atmosphere: a Sanuvox UV Light Disinfection System.
Happy Holidays from Nortek Environmental
Nortek Environmental, Inc. just wanted to take a moment out of everyone’s busy Holiday schedule to make sure that we wished all of those who follow us on Social Media a very Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Protect Your Family From the Flu
With it now being November, we are all well aware that the winter season will begin next month. And with winter beginning comes one of the most dreaded times of the year: flu season. Everyone is making sure to take preventative measures by receiving their flu shots, washing their hands more frequently, staying hydrated, and covering their mouth when sneezing. However, people forget that there are changes you can make to your Indoor Air Quality that will help even more in the prevention of getting sick, such as the installation of an Aprilaire humidifier and a Sanuvox UV Light Disinfection System.
The Rheem RGRM High Efficiency Furnace Line
There are several little things that anyone can do to save a buck: condensing errands into one trip, turning the lights off when leaving a room, turning your thermostat up a few degrees during cooling season or down during the heating season, and several other minor changes. While those are great ways to save a buck or two, how about making a change to your lifestyle that will cut your energy costs significantly? Allow us to introduce Rheem's RGRM Series, a line of energy-efficient gas furnaces that will slash your energy costs. The RGRM Series reaches up to 95% efficiency, one of the highest ratings of all furnaces. This high efficiency rating means big savings for homeowners.
Furnace Maintenance
Fall is the best time to perform an annual maintenance check on your furnace. We all know that in order to keep our cars running smoothly we need to change the oil according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The same concept is for your heating and air conditioning equipment. Getting your HVAC equipment maintained annually by a certified technician can save you $$$ in the long run. Your equipment will run more efficiently and last longer. Mention our Blog and Nortek Environmental, Inc. will take $30.00 off the regular price of $119.95 for our 22-Point Certified Furnace Tune-Up, Cleaning, and Inspection. Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. today at (630) 548-1500 to schedule your appointment.
Important Furnace Information
When it comes to keeping our families comfortable, we try to take the most steps that we can to ensure that our families are as comfortable as possible. Arguably, the most important time to keep our families comfortable is during the extreme temperatures of the year. With December being only a few months away, you'll be turning off your Air Conditioner and turning on your Furnace before you know it! However, if a problem is to occur with your furnace, it usually happens a short while after it starts up for the season. The only way that a break down can possibly be prevented is by being proactive. By scheduling Nortek Environmental, Inc. to come out and perform a 22-Point Certified Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection, you are allowing us to do a thorough inspection of your furnace to detect if there are any problems that might occur while operatingyour furnace this heating season as well as ensuring that your unit is running as efficiently as possible.
Summer Energy and Money Saving Tips
Always make sure to change your furnace filters on a monthy basis. Picture your furnace filter as a piece of fine cloth over your mouth: the longer you wait to change that filter, the more particles you allow to build up on it, making it harder and harder for you to breathe. Your furnace will be doing extra work to function properly just because the filter is dirty.
Honeywell Thermostat
Increase your Energy Savings by Installing a Honeywell VisionPRO 8000 Programmable Thermostat. Not only can you set the temperature for various times of the day based on your busy schedule, the VisionPRO 8000 has a 7 Day Programming option. This allows you to control your home's comfort levels throughout the week with a few simple steps. Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. today @ (630) 548-1500 for more details.
A/C Thermostat Setting
Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense.
Become a Nortek VIP
Here at Nortek Environmental, Inc., we are constantly thinking of new products, promotions, and services that we can offer our customers to ensure they are receiving the best possible service at the best possible price. This is why we have developed the Nortek Environmental, Inc. Preventative Maintenance Agreement (or "PMA" for short). What's included with a PMA purchase is an A/C 22-Point Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection in the spring, and a 22-Point Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection in the fall. You can consider your purchase of a Nortek Environmental, Inc. Preventative Maintenance Agreement your membership card to our exclusive VIP Club.
Cut Energy Costs This Summer With Rheem Prestige
We all try to get the most that we can with every dollar that we spend. For instance, we find ourselves clipping coupons before trips to the grocery store, searching for the cheapest local gas prices, and purchasing generic brand products as opposed to higher end brands. Did you know that the type of Air Conditioner that you have in your home can effect your energy costs? That's right, and with Rheem's 16 Seer, 2-Stage Air Conditioner (Model RARL) you can decrease your energy costs and get more for your dollar.
A/C Tune-up, Cleaning and Inspection
Springtime is the best time to perform an annual maintenance check on your central air conditioning system. A maintenance check of your A/C system involves checking the outside unit and the inside unit. Mention our Blog and Nortek Environmental, Inc. will take $30.00 off of our regular price of $119.95 for our 22-Point Certified Air Conditioner Tune-up, Cleaning and Inspection!! Call Nortek Environmental, Inc. today at (630) 548-1500 to schedule your appointment.
Save Money With a Heat Pump
With the economy going the way it currently is, everybody seems to be taking one step further to ensure they are getting the most for their buck. Whether it be car pooling to work, making sure the lights are turned off once leaving a room, turning your thermostat down a few degrees while heating your home during the winter, or simply clipping more coupons for groceries out of the Sunday newspaper, we are all on the look out to save. Like always though, there are many simple changes that one can make to their home's Indoor Air Quality that can greatly lower the energy costs of their home. If you're thinking about making changes to your current HVAC system in order to lower energy costs, then we recommend that you consider the installation of a Heat Pump.
The Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 Thermostat!
Furnace and Air Conditioners are vital in the extreme temperature months in ensuring your home's environment is kept at a comfortable temperature for both you and your family. While your Furnace and Air Conditioner regulate your home's temperature, your Thermostat is what controls the 2 systems. Now the problem with Thermostats is that, sometimes, we have a tendency to leave our Thermostats set at a certain temperature through out the day, even at times when nobody is home. However, the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 Thermostat is a state of the art Thermostat which can help regulate the temperature of your home at various times of the day depending on your family's needs. This Thermostat features a touch-screen, a 7-Day Programming Option, as well as a Humidity Sensor, allowing your Furnace and Air Conditioner to run at a lower cost.
Happy New Year!
With the New Year upon us, we find ourselves in the beginning of winter. With the winter season also comes flu season. We all try to and do our best to prevent ourselves and our families from catching a cold: sending the kids to school with pocket-sized hand sanitizer, making sure to sneeze into our sleeve while covering our mouths, using paper towels on public bathrooms door handles, and drinking up on the Orange Juice to boost our immune system. However, did you ever consider how much your indoor air quality impacts your health? Or, that in your home, you have millions of airborne bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and dust particles potentially carrying the flu virus and other diseases? While you may think that you can't do much to change the indoor air quality of your home, there is one major change you can make to your home that will greatly increase the overall quality of your home's atmosphere: a Sanuvox UV Light Disinfection System.
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Be More Energy Efficient with the Installation of a Heat Pump
With the Holidays quickly approaching, we find ourselves opening our wallets and purses even more frequently with the purchases of gifts, food for family gatherings, and holiday party expenses. We use coupons and advertisements in order to ensure that we are paying the lowest cost possible for the item. But what about making sure you are paying the lowest cost at home when it comes to your utility bills? Let Nortek Environmental, Inc. show you the biggest way to lower the operating costs of your home's HVAC System: A Heat Pump.
Winter Flu Protection, Install an Indoor Air Quality Product Today!
With it now being November, we are all well aware that the winter season will begin next month. And with winter beginning comes one of the most dreaded times of the year: flu season. With everyone making sure to wash their hands more frequently, staying hydrated, and covering their mouth with each sneeze, people forget that there are changes you can make to your Indoor Air Quality that will help even more in the prevention of getting sick. The installation of an Aprilaire humidifier and a Sanuvox UV Light Disinfection System.
Rheem’s RGRM High Efficiency Gas Furnace Series
There are several little things that anyone can do to save a buck: condensing errands into one trip, turning the lights off when leaving a room, turning your thermostat up a few degrees during cooling season or down during the heating season, and several other minor changes. While those are great ways to save a buck or two, how about making a change to your lifestyle that will cut your energy costs significantly? Allow us to introduce Rheem's RGRM Series, a line of energy-efficient gas furnaces that will slash your energy costs. The RGRM Series reaches up to 95% efficiency, one of the highest ratings of all furnaces. This high efficiency rating means big savings for homeowners.
22-Point Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection
When it comes to making our families comfortable, we try to take the most steps that we can so we can ensure that our families are as comfortable as possible. The most important time to keep our families comfortable is during the extreme temperatures of the year. With December being only a few months away, we are all going to have to start up our furnaces soon and turn our air conditioners off. If a problem is to occur with your furnace, it usually happens a short while after it starts up for the season. By scheduling Nortek to come out and perform a 22-Point Certified Furnace Cleaning, Tune-Up and Inspection, you are allowing us to do a thorough inspection of your furnace to detect if there are any problems that might occur while operating your furnace this heating season as well as ensuring that your unit is running as efficiently as possible.
Energy Saving Tips from Nortek Environmental, Inc.
All of us here at Nortek know how important it is to lower your home's energy consumption. Through lowering your home's energy usage, not only will you be helping out the planet by being environmentally friendly, you will also see your energy bill decrese. Here are a few helpful energy savings tips that you can apply to your home in order to be more energy efficient.
Helpful Energy Saving Tips
We all have habits that typically involve consuming more energy than we would like to. For instance, some of us turn down the thermostat a few extra degrees during the hot summer months, leave the lights on when leaving a room, or allow a window to remain open when your HVAC system is running. The fact of the matter is, however, we can all make minor changes to our living conditions that will result in lesser costs on your energy bills. At Nortek Environmental, Inc., we have done some research in order to provide you with a few energy saving tips that you can do to lower your energy costs.
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