We all have heard that you should close some of the registers in rooms that are not being used to save energy. Is this really a good idea? Bartlett Heating and Air has some answers. It is true that your heating and air conditioning use up a lot of energy. This totals to about half […]
Bartlett Heating and Air Talks About Some AC Mistakes You Might Be Making
There are so many articles online about your HVAC system. While some have great advice, others feed you the wrong information that can hurt your system down the line and end up costing you more money. Here are some common mistakes you might be making when it comes to your homes air conditioning system. When […]
End Of Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance Is Important
With summer coming to an end, now is a great time to think about your summer air conditioning maintenance. Part of making sure your HVAC system will be able to continue providing reliable cooling next summer is ensuring you take some preventative maintenance steps this fall. For example, a dirty air filter or dirty coils […]
Will New HVAC Efficiency Requirements Be Implemented?
In 2009, an effort was undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy to find ways of reducing energy usage. The DOE worked in conjunction with utilities experts and the HVAC industry to bring about higher HVAC efficiency standards. The current minimum AFUE, annual fuel utilization efficiency, requirement is 78; however, the goal was to implement […]
Is Your HVAC Equipment Protected From a Power Surge? Bartlett Heating and Air Has the Answer
Summertime in Illinois typically brings many thunderstorms. Thunderstorms can bring issues to your homes appliances. You most likely have most of your electronics on a power strip/surge protector which is great. What most of us tend to overlook though is the big appliances in our home. The water heaters, the HVAC equipment, ect that can […]