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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips. A handyman providing maintenance on a furnace.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

March 15, 2024

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Hinsdale homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System? Women looking at device with serious expression.

What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

February 15, 2024

Royal American Heating & Cooling is happy to lay all the options on the table so you can make the best decision for your Oak Park home. Here’s what you should know about dual fuel systems: 

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

January 15, 2024

Royal American Heating & Cooling is here to help keep you prepared and informed. Our team of professionals will guide you and provide you with everything you need to know about your heating and cooling systems.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

December 15, 2023

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

November 13, 2023

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Oak Park home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall - Man in Front of Fall Backdrop.

Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

October 17, 2023

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.”

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

September 12, 2023

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Elmhurst you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.

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SEER––What Does It Mean? Circle knob with "Energy efficiency" written on it next to a scale of "high, moderate, low.”

SEER––What Does It Mean?

August 15, 2023

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Illinois air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

July 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Oak Park home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Going Ductless

June 16, 2023

Mini splits are an excellent option to explore if you want an alternative to traditional air conditioners, furnaces, or heat pumps. Going ductless is a smart investment that benefits your home long-term, potentially for decades.

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