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January 24, 2018 Indoor Air Quality

Whole House Humidifier Pros vs. Cons

Many view home heating from a pretty straight-forward standpoint. If they are comfortable, their thermostat is set correctly. If they are not...

January 10, 2018 Heating

What To Do Before Calling for Emergency Furnace Repair

It’s a frigid winter day and you wake up to a cold house. You soon discover that the heater isn’t working! Your...

January 3, 2018 Heating

Althoff HVAC Trucks: Fully Stocked to Finish Residential Service Jobs

Those who live and work in the Crystal Lake, Northwest Chicago area, and its suburbs have likely seen our Althoff Industries service...

December 27, 2017 Heating

10 Tips to Save on Illinois Energy Costs this Winter

Odds are you and your neighbors are looking for ways to save on heating costs this winter. You’ll be glad to know...

December 20, 2017 Heating

Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

Regular maintenance goes a long way in extending the life of your furnace. There are points, however, when even a well-maintained furnace...

December 13, 2017 Drain and Sewer

A Clog Free Condensate Line Keeps Your Property Safe from Water Damage

Next to the safety of your family, the highest priority of the team at Althoff Industries is to make sure your property is protected from damage from your HVAC system. To help ensure that, one of the routine maintenance tasks we perform on every clean and check and repair is to make sure the condensate line is clear. What is the purpose of a condensate line or drain, how does it get clogged, and what can be the result if...

December 6, 2017 Heat Pumps

Why These 3 Things are Important to HVAC Combustion

You don’t have to be a mechanic to own or operate a vehicle. Some knowledge, however, can be valuable when encountering an issue or even when purchasing a car. Likewise, you don’t have to be an HVAC technician to own a home with a furnace but having some basic knowledge can help keep you safe and help you make better decisions when it comes time for repairs or an HVAC replacement. Homeowners, for example, should understand the basics and importance...

November 22, 2017 Indoor Air Quality

The Best Overall Furnace Filter for Your Residential HVAC System

There are more choices than ever when choosing a furnace air filter for your home. How do you know what is the best furnace filter for you? Furnace Filter Purpose It can help to have a basic understanding of the purpose of an air filter. A furnace air filter should remove larger particulate matter from the air flowing into your furnace, keeping it from accumulating in your HVAC system and being redistributed into your home. It also should facilitate proper...

November 15, 2017 Heating

How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Your HVAC Equipment

If you find yourself having to set your thermostat at unusually high or low temperatures just to stay comfortable, your problem may be poor air flow. Poor air flow may be caused by too much friction in your HVAC system or too much turbulence. One of the most significant causes of friction in an HVAC system is the air filter. How is an Air Filter Related to the Comfort of a Home? Even a clean HVAC air filter will offer...