The Risks of Buying a Ductless Mini-Split Online
The Risks of Buying a Ductless Mini-Split Online Ductless mini-split systems have skyrocketed in popularity across Aurora and the Fox Valley. They are incredibly efficient, quiet, and perfect for heating or cooling specific zones in your home, like an addition, a sunroom, or a stubborn upstairs bedroom. Because they don’t require ductwork, a common misconception […]
The First 80-Degree Day: Why Your AC Might Trip the Breaker (And What to Do)
The First 80-Degree Day: Why Your AC Might Trip the Breaker (And What to Do) It’s that classic late-spring afternoon in Aurora. The thermometer finally hits 80 degrees, the indoor air feels a bit sticky, and you decide it’s officially time to switch your thermostat from “Heat” to “Cool.” You hear the satisfying click of […]
Why Is My House Still Humid with the AC on?
Why Is My House Still Humid with the AC On? It’s a sweltering summer afternoon in the Fox River Valley. You walk into your home expecting a crisp, cool escape, but instead, you’re met with a “sticky” or “clammy” sensation. Even though the air conditioner is humming along, the air feels heavy. If you’ve found […]
Why Is My AC Running But Not Cooling? 7 Common Causes
Why Is My AC Running But Not Cooling? 7 Common Causes There is a specific kind of frustration that sets in when you hear your air conditioner humming, but the temperature in your home keeps climbing. It’s an Aurora summer, the humidity is spiking, and while your vents are blowing air, it feels more like […]
The Aurora Homeowner’s Pre-Summer Checklist: 10 Minutes to Save $1,000
The Aurora Homeowner’s Pre-Summer Checklist: 10 Minutes to Save $1,000 The Prairie State might have a reputation for its cold, snowy winters, but anyone from the Fox Valley knows just how easily snowy skies turn into sunny summer days. While southern counties may bear the brunt of the heat waves, it doesn’t take much for […]
5 Reasons Your Aurora Home’s AC is Blowing Warm Air (And How to Fix It)
5 Reasons Your Aurora Home’s AC is Blowing Warm Air (And How to Fix It) It’s that first true 85-degree day in the Fox Valley. The humidity is creeping up, the kids are restless, and you finally head to the thermostat to flip the switch to “Cool.” You hear the system kick on, you wait […]
Spring AC Tune-Up Aurora IL
Spring AC Tune-Up Aurora IL As the Fox Valley begins to shake off the winter chill and the blossoms appear in Aurora, most homeowners are thinking about landscaping and spring cleaning. However, there is one critical item that often gets overlooked until the first 90-degree humidity spike hits: Your Air Conditioning system. At Artlip and […]
The “Mid-Winter Slump”: Is Your Furnace Ready for the Coldest Days in Aurora?
The “Mid-Winter Slump”: Is Your Furnace Ready for the Coldest Days in Aurora? January conditions in the Aurora area introduce distinct winter-related pressures for residential and commercial buildings alike.Heating systems have already been running for weeks, filters are loaded with dust, components have cycled thousands of times,and then the coldest nights arrive. This particular stretch […]
Stop Heating the Neighborhood: How to Fix Drafty Rooms in Your Fox Valley Home
Stop Heating the Neighborhood: How to Fix Drafty Rooms in Your Fox Valley Home If you live around here, you know the struggle: high energy bills hit Fox Valley homeowners hard in December. Many people ask the same frustrated question each winter, wondering, “why is my house so cold with the heat on when the […]
Is Your Heater Ready for the Holidays? How to Keep Your Aurora Home Comfortable for Guests
Nothing derails a holiday gathering faster than a home that’s too cold—or uncomfortably warm because your thermostat can’t keep up with the extra heat from cooking and a house full of guests. If you’re hosting in Aurora this season, now is the perfect time to prep your heating system. Here’s how to keep your home […]