We have heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for the next two days. Illinois is known for its summertime 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 […]
Childproofing Your Air Vents
Do you have a little one at home? Toddlers love to get into absolutely everything they can, including playing with the air vents on your floor. It if is in their reach, they will try and play with it. People with your children know to childproof the normal things like cabinets and electrical sockets but […]
Should I Close Some of My Registers?
Have you 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 your […]
Why is My AC Tripping My Breaker?
Are you having AC issues lately? Is your AC tripping your breaker? There can be a few different reasons for this to be happening, some are easier to fix than others. If your air conditioner is constantly tripping the breaker after you try to following things then you have a bigger issue on your hands. […]
Energy Saving Myths
Saving money is a great thing. We all want to save money and there are plenty of tips out there on how. Most tips are great ways to save money and energy but there are some common tips that actually do opposite. The first myth we will cover is that your home will cool faster […]