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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 15, 2025

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Washington, creating some significant health problems. At Garber Heating & Air Conditioning, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

April 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Peoria home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

December 3, 2024

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Washington house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Garber Heating…

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 15, 2023

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Washington home.

Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

October 26, 2022

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. First assess what the smell is, and if it is your heat pump call Garber’s Heating today!

Video – Energy Saving Tip 3

August 31, 2022

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your Illinois home and causing your AC to use more energy.

Air Conditioners: Things You May Not Have Known

April 29, 2022

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about. Luckily, our team at Garber Heating and Air Conditioning is ready to spill the beans. Air conditioners have come a long way since they were first invented. Present-day AC units use 30 to 50 percent less electricity…

Fall HVAC Maintenance

October 19, 2021

Taking care of your HVAC system includes seasonal maintenance. With fall here and colder weather encroaching, it makes good sense to call one of our professionals or request service online now to schedule your fall appointment.

[DEMO] Blog Post #3

August 1, 2021

Be so very light. Be a gentle whisper. Let’s have a happy little tree in here. Put it in, leave it alone. I guess I’m a little weird. I like to talk to trees and animals. That’s okay though; I have more fun than most people. They say everything looks better with odd numbers of…

[DEMO] Blog Post #2

July 1, 2021

You can’t make a mistake. Anything that happens you can learn to use – and make something beautiful out of it. Let’s build some happy little clouds up here. And I know you’re saying, ‘Oh Bob, you’ve done it this time.’ And you may be right. But they’re very easily killed. Clouds are delicate. We…

[DEMO] Blog Post #1

June 1, 2021

You can do it. And I will hypnotize that just a little bit. I think there’s an artist hidden in the bottom of every single one of us. If you hypnotize it, it will go away. [featured-image] Here’s something that’s fun. The only prerequisite is that it makes you happy. If it makes you happy…