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- Category: About
- Category: Air Conditioning
- Upgrade & Save: Take Advantage of 2025 Federal Tax Credits Before They’re Gone
- Heat Safety Tips for Pets
- Now Is the Time to Prioritize AC Service Ahead of Higher Demand
- How to Know When It’s Time to Make the Call for Emergency HVAC Service
- Preventative Care Is the Secret Sauce That Helps Your AC Work at Its Best
- Last Chance for Deal of the Year Savings
- Members Save More During Deal of the Year
- Is My Older Air Conditioner Safe to Operate?
- Tips for Preventing an AC Breakdown
- Tips for Monthly Homeowner AC Maintenance
- Does Your New HVAC Require a New Thermostat?
- Pros and Cons of a Ductless Mini Split
- How Long Does AC Installation Even Take?
- Ceiling Fans Can Lower Your House Temperature by How Many Degrees?!
- What Happens During Central Air Conditioner Maintenance?
- 4 Ways AC Maintenance Saves You Money
- Preparing for Utility Price Hikes
- The Refrigerant Misconception You Don’t Want to Believe
- AC Repair needs to Be Aware Of
- Sounds You Don’t Want Your AC Making
- Easy Ways to Save Money on Your AC
- When to Consider a New AC System
- Early Summer AC Problems to Watch Out For
- How AC Maintenance Affects a Home
- How to Stay Cool Through the End of Summer
- Central AC Isn’t Your Only Option
- This Is Why Your AC Is Leaking
- How to Get the Best New AC System
- How to Prepare Your AC for Summer: A Handy Checklist
- It Didn’t Even Storm! Why Is My Power Out? 5 Reasons for Power Outages
- 5 Benefits of Central AC (Besides Just Keeping Your Home Cool)
- Central AC Costs and Considerations: What Will Work for Your Home and Budget
- How Central AC Works and How to Keep Cool All Season Long
- 6 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer
- What You Need to Know About AC Freon Leaks and What to Do
- Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist and Tips for Homeowners
- Is It Time for an Electrical Upgrade? 6 Benefits for Homeowners
- What Is a SEER Rating and Why Does It Matter?
- Why Does My A/C Have Ice on It in the Summer?
- My A/C Is Running but Not Blowing Cold Air
- 5 Air Conditioning Noises and Their Causes
- Top 4 Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Working
- Warm Days, Cool Nights: Seasonal AC Tips for Energy Efficiency
- 6 Tips for End of Summer AC Maintenance
- Is Switching to an Energy Star Air Conditioner Worth It?
- Repair or Replace? Average Life of an Air Conditioning Unit
- 7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair
- 3 Common Issues that Affect Air Conditioner Performance
- Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze Up?
- How to Select the Correct SEER Rating for Your Residential Air Conditioner
- 14 Smart Tips to Lower Summer Cooling Bills
- How You Can Avoid Air Conditioner Air Flow Problems
- Do I Need a Humidifier In My Home?
- 4 Important Benefits of Air Conditioning Filter Maintenance
- What’s that Smell? Innocent vs. Hazardous Central Air Conditioner Vent Odors
- The Hidden Dangers of a Clogged Condensate Drain Line on Your AC
- What Should an A/C Tune-Up and Cleaning Include?
- 5 Common Central Air Conditioner Repairs
- 5 Reasons Air Conditioner Maintenance Inspection Saves You Money
- 6 Tips to Maintain Residential Air Conditioner Peak Performance
- 7 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
- Category: Announcement
- Category: Community Involvement
- Category: Drain and Sewer
- Category: Electrical
- Home Electrical Safety: What to Check Before Winter Hits
- Electrical Safety: Risks of Outdated Equipment
- How Important is an Electrical Panel Inspection?
- How To Know If It’s Time for a New Electrical Panel
- How to Know if Your Indoor Lighting Needs Repair
- Key Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade ASAP
- Benefits of Installing an EV Charger in Your Home
- Is It Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
- Got a Smart Car? You Need a Home EV Charger
- Is a Home Electric Charger Even Necessary?
- Common Household Electrical Problems That Need Urgent Attention
- Ceiling Fans: Your Best Bet for Comfort
- Category: Geothermal
- Category: Go Green
- Category: Heat Pumps
- Category: Heating
- 5 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter (Without Sacrificing Comfort)
- Upgrade & Save This Fall: Althoff’s Limited-Time Equipment Deal
- Fall Furnace Tune-Ups: Why October Is the Best Time to Schedule Yours
- From Sunburn to System Burnout: Fall Prep for Your HVAC
- Preparing for Fall Heating With Four Simple Tips
- 4 Common Furnace Repair Problems
- Oh No! Why Won’t Your Furnace Turn On?
- 3 Easy Ways to Boost Furnace Efficiency
- What’s That Noise? 5 Furnace Sounds and What They Mean
- Common Signs Your Heater Needs to Be Repaired
- Last-Minute HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Checklist Before a Severe Snowstorm Lands
- Key Signs of Boiler Repair You Can’t Afford to Ignore
- Uncommon Heating Repair Requests You Might Run Into
- This Furnace Problem Means Carbon Monoxide is Leaking into Your Home
- 3 Common Repair Issues You Run Into With Pool Heaters
- Your Furnace Shouldn’t Be Making These Sounds
- How to Know if Your Heater Needs Repairs
- Furnace vs. Boiler: Which Makes Sense for Your Home?
- How to Know if Your Heater Needs Repairs
- These Sounds Indicate Your Furnace Is in Trouble
- 6 Signs That Your Furnace Needs Repair
- Schedule This Important Heating Service Today! Here’s Why
- 5 Heating Problems That Deserve Your Attention
- When to Replace Your Heater
- How to Keep Your Furnace Safe
- The Key Signs That Your Heater Needs Repair
- How to Improve Your Heater’s Efficiency
- This Is When You Should Repair Your Furnace
- The Signs That You Could Benefit from a New Heater
- It’s Time to Tune-Up Your Heater
- Feeling a Bit Frigid? Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Furnace Repair
- 5 Furnace Problems You Don’t Want to Have at the Start of Winter
- Emergency HVAC Services: Why You Should Always Have a Pro on Call
- 6 Signs of a Gas Leak and What You Should Do
- Furnace Not Turning on Automatically? 7 Troubleshooting Tips
- Heat Pump vs Furnace: Which Will Keep Your Chicago Home Warm?
- Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Save Money?
- Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing for Cold Chicago Winters
- Can I Get a Tax Credit for Switching to Energy-Efficient Appliances?
- How to Extend the Life of Your Furnace
- Why Does My Heater Make a Screeching Sound
- Why Is My Furnace Running but Not Blowing Hot Air?
- Why Do You Need a Draft Check and Combustion Analysis?
- The Difference Between Commercial and Residential HVAC Services for your Chicago Property
- How to Keep Your Household Safe from Furnace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- 3 Most Common Winter Furnace Repairs
- HVAC Installation Day: 6 Steps our Team Takes to Ensure Success
- What To Do Before Calling for Emergency Furnace Repair
- Althoff HVAC Trucks: Fully Stocked to Finish Residential Service Jobs
- 10 Tips to Save on Illinois Energy Costs this Winter
- Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
- How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Your HVAC Equipment
- 3 Essential HVAC Tools that Provide Accurate Diagnostics
- 2 Important Reasons Why Your HVAC Technician Measures Draft
- How Do You Define HVAC Contractor? This Definition Is Pretty Hard To Beat
- 6 Items to Check Before Calling for Furnace Service
- 8 Common Questions About Annual Furnace Tune Ups
- Sept 25 is National Tune Up Day: Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter?
- Will an Air Purifier Minimize My Allergy Symptoms?
- Winter Thermostat Settings – What is Best for the Midwest?
- Category: Home Improvement
- Category: Indoor Air Quality
- Four Ways a Dehumidifier Boosts Indoor Air Quality
- Why an Air Purifier Actually Helps You Sleep Better at Night
- How Dirty Ducts Reduce Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency
- The Critical Role AC Filters Play in Your Indoor Air Quality
- 5 Reasons You Should Get an Air Purifier in Your Home ASAP
- Ceiling Fan on the Fritz? Here’s What Could Be Wrong
- How Duct Cleaning Improves Your Indoor Air Quality
- Why You Should Choose a Whole-House Air Purifier
- The Benefits of Low Level Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Indoor Air Quality Checkpoint: How’s Your Air?
- A Guide to Home Humidifier Maintenance: Better Performance and Better Health
- 7 Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality and How They Affect Your Health
- The Most Common Source of Humidifier Leaks (Video)
- Whole House Humidifier Pros vs. Cons
- The Best Overall Furnace Filter for Your Residential HVAC System
- The #1 Way to Improve Air Flow in Your Home
- Category: Maintenance
- Category: Our Maintenance Plan
- Category: Plumbing
- The Plumbing Inspection You Think You Don’t Need—Why It Actually Matters
- Avoid Holiday Plumbing Headaches: Winter Prep Tips for Your Home
- Testing Your Tap Water
- What’s Lurking in Your Tap Water?
- Is Your Toilet Tank Overfilling? Here’s Why
- Partner With a Team Who Can Help With All Your HVAC and Plumbing Needs
- Maintenance Tips For Your Residential Water Softener
- How Does a Water Softener Work?
- Tips for Preventing a Sewer Backup
- Does it Really Require a Plumber? Let’s Help You Find Out
- What it’s Like to Work With Althoff
- Plumbing Inspection Checklist: Things to Look Out For
- 3 Home Plumbing Projects That Require a Professional
- How Video Pipe Inspection Speeds Up Plumbing Repair
- What Happens When You Don’t Clean Your Sewer Pipes
- Why Chemicals Are No Substitute for Professional Drain Cleaning
- Signs You May Have a Plumbing Leak
- What a Water Softener Does for You
- Don’t Forget Your Plumbing When You’re Spring Cleaning
- These Are 5 Emergency Plumbing Issues
- The Benefit of Video Pipe Inspections
- What Does a Gas Leak Smell Like? How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak
- Plumbing Issues That Seem Small But Cause Big Headaches
- Toilet Tank Overfilling? Most Common Causes and Quick Troubleshooting Tips
- Trouble Getting Your Toilet to Flush? Here Is What Could Be Going On
- What to Do If Your Water Heater Is Leaking
- Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Dispo
- What To Do If Your Toilet Overflows?
- Does a Low-Flow Toilet Really Save Money?
- How to Prevent Water Heater Leaks
- Should I Get a Tank Style or Tankless Water Heater?
- Where are My Water and Gas Shut Off Valves?
- 4 Reasons You Should Replace That Old Toilet
- Why Does My Heater Make a Screeching Sound?
- 5 Simple Solutions to Common Residential Plumbing Problems
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- Category: Water Heaters
- Category: Water Line
