You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water?
Continue ReadingAre you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Morton, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Illinois home is by cranking up the heat.
Continue ReadingAccording to the US Department of Energy (DOE), there are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year.
Continue ReadingWhat’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Peoria home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).
Continue ReadingWe receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Morton encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our Garber Heating & Air Conditioning professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.
Continue ReadingIs 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…
Continue ReadingWhen the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Illinois.
Continue ReadingIt is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.
Continue ReadingHere in Illinois, we’ve reached the season that makes you say, “Gosh, it’s so dark out. Is it really only six in the evening?” Before the days get too short, remember to check off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance from your autumn to-do list.
Continue ReadingOne reason Illinois homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.
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