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Of all your household concerns, a malfunctioning air conditioning system is the last thing you want to worry about. Our Chicago air conditioning experts at AC One Hour Air know that a properly-working air conditioner is essential to the health and happiness in your home, especially for those muggy summer days with too-high temperatures.

In order to ensure that your air conditioning system keeps you cool all summer long, AC One Hour Air offers proper cleaning and inspection. Maintaining your air conditioner properly ensures that you will not run the risk of sudden breakdowns, leaving you stranded in the summer sun. We can check for leaks, drips, and any other potential problems that may occur within your cooling system, addressing the problem immediately after diagnosing it.

Another benefit of an air conditioning inspection is the ability to improve the air quality in your home. Besides looking for potential problems in your system, our team of trained air conditioning technicians can clean your system, assuring that only the highest quality air enters your home, helping rid your house of dust, pollen, and other everyday allergens. A clean air conditioner also makes for lower energy bills, as the air is allowed to circulate more efficiently throughout your home.

Your local Chicago air conditioning technicians can provide you with this very useful service. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to schedule an inspection, please give us a call or contact us online today.

AC One Hour Air, your local Chicago air conditioning service, knows how important it is to have the proper air conditioning and ventilation systems in your small or large office building. The work environment can be stressful and uncomfortable enough without a proper ventilation system. Distractions of unpleasant odors or a muggy environments is should be the least of your worries at work. AC One Hour Air can help with all your Chicago commercial heating and air conditioning needs.

Proper ventilation not only ensures the indoor air quality is up to stringent standards, but also removes smells, excess moisture, introduces outside air, removes bacteria, keeps air circulating throughout a building, and prevents stagnation. There are two types of ventilation: mechanical and natural.

Mechanical ventilation uses an air handler. A good example of and air handler would be a fan. Often these are used as vents in bathrooms to remove odors and humidity. Forced ventilation often takes quite a bit of energy especially when used in climates such as locally in Chicago. These air handlers also tend to cause some noise, so it is often only used in places such as break areas and restrooms.

Natural ventilation uses outside air without using any kind of mechanical device. Sometimes this is done by opening windows to allow air to circulate in and out. There is also something called a trickle vent for smaller offices and spaces. The office may also be set up where warm air can rise and flow out of an upper opening forcing cool air to be drawn into the building. Unfortunately in a places with warmer climates, such ventilation systems are not efficient enough for the summer months. There are also air side economizers which allow for natural ventilation using mechanical fans and the like without using as much energy as mechanical installation.

For all your Chicago HVAC needs contact your local Chicago air conditioning service, AC One Hour Air.

With the rising temperatures of summer hitting the Chicago area already, our air conditioning units are starting to work overtime to keep homes and offices cool. In order to beat the heat, many people assume the best option is to adjust the thermostat to below-freezing temperatures and just let the air conditioner run. However, if you want to save money on your energy costs during the brutal triple-digit heat that is sure to hit any day now, it’s important to remember some conservation tips when operating your air condition.

First, try not to set the threshold too low on your thermostat. For every degree you drop the temperature in your home below 78⁰, you increase your cooling costs exponentially. By keeping your house cooled to no less than 72⁰, you can save a great deal of money while maintaining a comfortable home environment.

To ensure the greatest efficiency from your air conditioning unit, inspect both the indoor and outdoor units. It is important that the indoor coil is cleaned because it is a magnet for dust, which, when left unchecked, can lead to poor operation. Our Chicago HVAC technicians can inspect and clean both indoor air conditioner coils and check for dirt build-up on outdoor coils to assure you save on energy costs by having the most efficient A/C service possible.

One way to keep cooling costs at a minimum is to sufficiently shade east and west facing windows in your home. This will keep too much sun (and therefore, radiant heat) from seeping into your home and forcing the air conditioner to work harder to cool the space. Also, try not to run bathroom or kitchen fans or a dehumidifier at the same time you have the A/C blowing. Each of these activities adds to the cooling load.

If you think your air conditioning system could be running more efficiently or you aren’t satisfied with the cost of your energy bills, call your local Chicago area air conditioning technicians for a service call, and start saving money while also assuring a longer lifespan for your A/C unit.

Saving money and energy on your unoccupied home while you’re gone on summer vacation can alleviate some vacation expenses that add up quickly. Use these energy saving tips from your local Chicago IL air conditioning service experts.

Unplug electronic appliances that do not need to be on. Small amounts of electricity called phantom loads will be used while you are not using the appliances. Turn off all lights except for maybe a lamp or two to make it look like someone is home at night.

Double check your doors and windows are closed tight before you leave for vacation. Letting outside air in, even the smallest amount for a prolonged time can make the AC unit work more than it needs.

Pull curtains and shades on east and west windows in your home to help keep heat out. The morning and afternoon sun can add unnecessary heat to your home and cause your air conditioner to turn on when you may not want it to.

Program your thermostat to hold at a higher temperature than when you occupy your home. Do not turn off your ac unit altogether because you want minimal airflow. Set it at something that will turn on for a while at least once a day.

The most effective way to save money and energy while on vacation is to turn your water heater thermostat down to the lowest setting. Energy efficient water heater choices like this can help reduce wasted money and energy.

The professionals at American Comfort One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, your Chicago air conditioning company, are here to help you with all your energy saving needs. Give us a call or contact us online to schedule an air conditioning inspection today.

As the summer approaches, preparing your air conditioning system for the rising temperatures is important for your AC unit’s longevity and your energy bill. Your Chicago IL air conditioning specialists can assist you with our AC Cleaning and Inspection Service Special of $59 (regularly $129) for first-time customers.

Cleaning and inspecting your air conditioner helps with air flow and assures proper functionality now and in the future. Our service special includes but not limited to: checking and setting your thermostat, lubricating all moving parts, inspections of the condensate drain and refrigerant levels, and cleaning coils.

With any good service comes a guarantee. American Comfort’s No Breakdown Policy means if your air conditioner breaks down after you have had our 36 point cleaning and tune-up, our local Chicago IL air conditioning inspection experts will return for free!

The professionals at American Comfort’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, your Chicago air conditioning company, are here to help you with all your air conditioning maintenance needs. Give us a call or contact us online to schedule an air conditioning inspection today.

Our Chicago IL HVAC company is a part of a growing family that is receiving all kinds of positive recognition. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, which has built a reputation for its on-time promise, will be showcased on ‘Designing Spaces,’ a television show on the Lifetime network, on Friday, May 6.

The company appearance on the show is part of a North American marketing and public relations campaign designed to build brand awareness communicate its quality customer service and unique proposition. In addition to having an on-time promise, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, uses only drug-free and alcohol-free contractors.

Lenny Siers, the brand president of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, joined the award-winning show to provide straight-forward advice on air conditioner maintenance, repair and installation.

“From our over 200 locations across North America,” Siers said, “our technicians and Comfort Advisors provide homeowners with ways to reduce their energy bills and improve the comfort of their home. Appearing on national television enabled me to demonstrate One Hour’s professional approach to heating and air conditioning service as well as communicate our 100-percent customer satisfaction guarantee.”

Check out the show Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. For more information about our brand awareness or our Chicago heating and cooling experts, call us today, or visit us online.

Your air conditioner will be very important as the spring weeks continue and the summer weeks rapidly approach. The air conditioner should produce cold air for your home. What it shouldn’t produce, however, is an unpleasant odor.

Unfortunately, there are times when your air conditioning unit gives off an awful smell, particularly during this time of year when the unit is starting to be used regularly. If your air conditioner is doing this, know that it is common, and know that it may only be a minor issue. Also, know that the problem can be fixed quickly.

Odors in air conditioners, in many cases, are caused by either mold or bacteria – or a combination of both. Cooling units have coils that can attract moisture, which can result in the growth of mold and bacteria. If it isn’t mold or bacteria, problem, it’s the dust that can collect on an air filter that can cause a problem.

In keeping the unpleasant smell away from your unit, it is imperative to keep your air ducts clean. Regular maintenance of your air ducts will improve the indoor air quality of your home. It also will keep unwanted allergies and respiratory problems away. Additionally, it is important to replace air filters regularly in order to control dirt and allergen buildup.

Our Chicago IL HVAC specialists at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning are here to assist you with proper indoor air quality control, in addition to keeping that unwanted odor out of your home. Call our Chicago cooling company a call today, or visit us online for more information.

Curtains to the trained eye are more than for aesthetics. As we prepare for the upcoming intense heat and as we say goodbye to the freezing temperatures, we must look at curtains as an energy-efficient sidekick rather than just a pretty home accessory.

Thermal curtains are an inexpensive alternative to your heating and cooling issues, as they serve as insulators. Using thermodynamics, thermal curtains are made from thicker material than conventional curtains to where they shield off the heat during the summer and fend off the cold during the winter.

Thermal curtains provide up to five times the insulation as a traditional curtain, which means your air conditioner or heater does not have to run overtime. This will save you money.

Thermal curtains are found in the same aisles as conventional curtains and can run anywhere from $10 on up. Our Chicago heating and cooling representatives can assist you with more information on thermal curtains and the multiple benefits in using them. Give our Chicago HVAC company a call today, or contact us online for details.

Digital thermostats are the in-thing when discussing must-have home appliances and devices. Many homes are switching from analog thermostats to digital thermostats because of their multiple benefits.

A digital thermostat, first and foremost, offers convenience and comfort around the home. Digital thermostats can automatically control a home or office’s temperature for an entire day simply by mere seconds of programming. No longer will a home run the same temperature all day until someone manually adjusts the thermostat. Your home can be 75 degrees early in the morning, 72 by mid-afternoon and again back to 75 later that evening. With warmer temperatures creeping in, this can be a great advantage.

Digital thermostats, in addition, can save you money on your utility bill. If you are traveling out of town, you can set your thermostat to a higher temperature – or even turn your unit off – while you’re away and have it reset to a comfortable temperature the moment you are scheduled to arrive. Once a room reaches a specific temperature, the thermostat will shut itself off automatically.

Upgrading to a digital thermostat is considered a great idea by many, and there are multiple types of thermostats to choose from. Our Chicago HVAC technicians are more than willing to assist with your selection. Feel free to call our Chicago heating and cooling company today, or contact us online for more information.

In most homes, all air systems usually are controlled by one thermostat. There is no way to control the temperature in the kitchen if you want it set differently in the bedroom.

For enhanced comfort, our Chicago HVAC experts at American Comfort One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning suggest investing in a zoning system. With a zoning system, through zone thermostats, you are able to adjust the air or heat in a specific area to your liking. This equates to decentralized control, which works well for homes with multiple levels or homes that utilize attics or basements as bonus rooms.

Zoning prevents a room from being too hot or too cold. It also is economical, as it assists in energy savings. Since all zones in your home do not need heating or cooling at the time, your system sends air only to zones needed. This will help you save money on your utility bill.

Our Chicago heating and cooling specialists rely on Arzel Zoning Systems for HVAC and zoning comfort.  Feel free to call us today, or visit us online for more information.