31
Aug

Should You Cover Your Air Conditioner During the Winter?

In the upcoming  freezing winter months, you are typically not giving much attention to your AC unit. The heat waves over and it did its job. You may simply cover it and it is out of sight and out of mind.  But is covering your air conditioner helping or hurting it? This is a commonly asked question as the winter

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22
Jun

How Cottonwood Season Can Affect Your Air Conditioner

  Your AC system is a key component of your home. It does everything from providing cool air during warm months to filtering the air supply for improved indoor air quality. Unfortunately, various allergens—like cottonwood—put your comfort and indoor air quality at risk by restricting airflow in the outdoor AC unit. Want to know how you can prevent this build-up

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2
Mar

Tips to get your furnace ready for winter 2023

Stay warm and cozy this season with proper furnace preparation, if you are not sure where to start, Air-Rite is here to help. Check out our furnace service recommendations to get your system ready for Winter. 4 Reasons why furnace cleaning is critical Longevity: Regular maintenance for HVAC systems prolongs the life of the equipment. Cost Savings: A furnace will

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2
Mar

A Complete Furnace Replacement Guide for Homeowners

Are you considering replacing your current furnace with a newer, more efficient model? Not sure where to start? There are a few different types of furnaces and over a hundred different furnace manufacturers. Most homeowners have never purchased a furnace before and the thought of it can be overwhelming. So while research is important,when it comes to choosing the right

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19
Dec

Heat Pumps are Back

Popularized back in the 1970-1980s with the oil crisis, heat pumps are an alternative way to heat and cool homes. However, in the Chicagoland area we are not as familiar with heat pumps as our southern neighbors. This is primarily due to the harsh winter weather up north and energy costs. Traditionally, we use an air conditioner together with a

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