Your heating system is an important part of your home’s environment. It provides warmth during the cold winter months and it helps to keep your home cool during the summertime. While a home’s HVAC system is important, it can also be a source of great confusion for homeowners. Here are 5 common myths about your […]
Your home’s thermostat is a necessary component of your home heating system. It allows you to set the room temperature to one that is comfortable for your whole family. Monitoring your humidity level within your home is a necessity as well to avoid unwanted mold growth in your HVAC system. Many new thermostats actually have […]
Best Heating System for Your Home
November 14th, 2019 by cverdone
When the cold winter months roll around, you’ll need the help of a home heating system to ensure you and your family stay comfortable throughout the season. With so many advancements in the heating industry, there are more choices than ever before. Some of the most popular HVAC systems include furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps. […]
The difference between a humidifier and dehumidifier is that one helps if you have dry air and the other one helps if you have too much moisture in the air. A humidifier increases humidity if you are dealing with dry air. If your air has a lot of moisture in it, you will want to […]
How to Winterize Your HVAC System
October 9th, 2019 by cverdone
After a long, hot summer, fall has finally arrived and in some places, it’s almost chilly enough to turn on the heat. If the idea of switching your heat on makes you shiver, there are things you can do to help winterize your HVAC this season. Inspect Your Air Ducts Your furnace is connected to […]
When you turn on your heating system, you expect that warm air should be flowing through the vents. If you turn your heating on, and there is cold air, you may have an issue with your system. Several issues may affect the functionality of your HVAC system. The Fan Is Not Functioning If the air […]
Gas and electric heating systems are both good options for keeping your home warm. Gas heating costs more to install but provides inexpensive heat, working best in colder areas. Electric heating has lower installation costs but costs more to run. Gas is the better option for most Illinois homes. At Thornton Heating and Cooling, we […]
Can Your Furnace Leak Water?
August 22nd, 2019 by cverdone
You have recently noticed some accumulating puddle of water sitting adjacent to your furnace. It’s quite abnormal that you’ve always associated furnaces with a drying effect rather than moisturizing effects. Little known to the majority of people, furnaces may start leaking suddenly. Regardless of the season, dripping water from your furnace could be a sign […]
The need to heat or cool your home depends on the season. Investing in the right type of HVAC system will probably pop up at the top of your list of alternatives to regulating the temperature in your home. Here are some ways to heat and cool your home during appropriate seasons. Install an HVAC […]
Types of Air Conditioners
July 18th, 2019 by cverdone
How easy is it to choose a new air conditioner? Believe it or not, knowing which type of air conditioner to buy isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be downright tricky. With so many different types of air conditioners to choose from, how do you know which is best? Here’s what you need to […]