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June 9, 2025 Air Conditioning

How to Know When It’s Time to Make the Call for Emergency HVAC Service

When your HVAC system stops working at the worst possible time, whether during a heatwave or on a freezing night, it’s more...

May 26, 2025 Electrical

Electrical Safety: Risks of Outdated Equipment

May is Electrical Safety Month, and there’s no better time to shine a light on one of the most overlooked safety hazards in your home—your electrical panel. If your home still uses an outdated fuse box or an older circuit breaker panel, you could be at risk for serious problems, including electrical fires, power outages, and overloaded circuits. While it may be out of sight, your electrical panel is the central hub for all electricity in your home, and it...

May 12, 2025 Air Conditioning

Preventative Care Is the Secret Sauce That Helps Your AC Work at Its Best

Your air conditioner is one of the hardest-working systems in your home—especially during the peak of summer. But like any machine, it...

April 28, 2025 Plumbing

Testing Your Tap Water

You pour a glass of water from the tap expecting something clean, refreshing, and safe—but have you ever stopped to think about...

April 14, 2025 Plumbing

What’s Lurking in Your Tap Water?

When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water—whether it’s for drinking, cooking, or bathing. But what if we told you that even “clean-looking” tap water could be hiding contaminants that affect your health, your plumbing, and your appliances? Welcome to this week’s Tech Tip Tuesday, where we’re shining a light on what might really be lurking in your water—and why now is the perfect time to test it. Our team cares about the safety and well-being of...

March 24, 2025 Air Conditioning

Last Chance for Deal of the Year Savings

If you’re on the lookout for incredible savings on home services, you definitely want to pay attention because this is your last...

March 10, 2025 Air Conditioning

Members Save More During Deal of the Year

At Althoff Industries, we believe in rewarding our loyal customers, and there’s no better time to take advantage of incredible savings than...

February 27, 2025 Announcement

We’ve Been Voted the 2024 Top Small Employer to Work for in McHenry County!

This is a big deal for us. Many small companies with fewer than 100 employees were in the running for this, and...

February 24, 2025 Our Maintenance Plan

The Importance of Professional HVAC Maintenance

You probably know that HVAC maintenance is recommended for your system whether you have a heater, heat pump, or air conditioner. But do you understand exactly how important this valuable service is? You can keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the importance of investing in professional service for your HVAC system on an annual basis. It’s easy to look at this service as optional and consider it more of an expense than an investment. But when...