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Furnace Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Home Warm, Safe, and Efficient

Kats Heating & Cooling

When the cold sets in, your furnace becomes more than just another appliance. It’s what keeps your home warm, comfortable, and safe. Like any hardworking system, your furnace needs regular attention to stay reliable and ...

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Air Handlers 

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If you’ve ever had an HVAC technician mention your air handler and nodded along while secretly wondering what that actually means, you’re far from alone. Most homeowners know what a furnace or air conditioner does, but t...

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How Long Should a Furnace Stay Off Between Cycles in Winter?

Rebecca Power

When the weather turns frigid, your furnace works tirelessly to keep every room comfortable. But it shouldn’t run nonstop (or start and stop every couple of minutes). The pauses between heating cycles, known as the off p...

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When Is Maintenance Required on a Furnace?

Kats Heating & Cooling

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think much about your furnace until it gets cold outside. However, it's better to consider the health of your furnace before you need to rely on it to keep you and your ...

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Does a New HVAC System Increase Home Value?

Kats Heating & Cooling

If you're thinking about selling your home or simply investing in its future, upgrading your HVAC system could be one of the smartest moves you make. But does a new HVAC system increase home value? And how much does cent...

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Why Proper HVAC Sizing Matters for Your Home Comfort

Kats Heating & Cooling

For your home's heating and cooling, HVAC sizing is one of the most important things to get right. The size of your system may not seem exciting, but it greatly affects your home's comfort and your energy bills. In th...

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​Improve Indoor Air Quality During Spring Allergies

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li::marker {font-size:20px; color:white; font-weight:bold;} ​As winter begins to fade, many of us are looking forward to the warmer weather of spring. Unfortunately, with spring comes an increase in tree pollen from m...

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The Importance of Pre-Season Air Conditioner Tune-Ups

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li::marker {font-size: 27px; color: #fd0010; font-weight: bold;} While we’re still in the depths of an Illinois winter, spring is just around the corner. Before you know it, the snow will melt, and warmer weather will h...

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