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October 10, 2022 Air Conditioning

The Refrigerant Misconception You Don’t Want to Believe

Most air conditioners use refrigerant to cool your home. With temperatures dropping, you may not be thinking much about your AC’s cooling function, but it’s still important, even in fall and winter. Some homeowners think they know what refrigerant is and how it works. Others know that their AC has refrigerant, but don’t know its function inside the AC unit. Cooling your home is only possible because of refrigerant in your HVAC unit. Your AC unit functions differently when you...

September 26, 2022 Electrical

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

Your electrical panel plays a big part in how efficient your home is when it comes to energy use. Some people also...

September 19, 2022 Air Conditioning

AC Repair needs to Be Aware Of

Fall is around the corner and your AC will get some much-needed rest from the stress of cooling your house through the...

September 17, 2022 Announcement

Althoff Voted “Best of the Fox” for 2022—A Clean Sweep

We have great news: Althoff Residential has been voted 2022 Best in House & Home Services for HVAC, Plumbing AND Electrical in McHenry County in the Northwest Herald Readers’ Choice Awards. This was a clean sweep of every category we were eligible for. Although we aren’t surprised at receiving this honor—we work hard every day to provide the best service possible to all our customers—we are immensely grateful to all of you who voted for us. We wouldn’t be here...

August 15, 2022 Air Conditioning

Sounds You Don’t Want Your AC Making

One day our AC units may be high-tech enough to alert you of problems early on. We already have smart thermostats that help you plan ahead and with programmable settings so it’s definitely possible. But until then, we have to identify signs that something is wrong with an AC unit. When you pay attention to warning sounds from your AC, you can stay ahead of AC repairs in Crystal Lake, IL. By knowing what to listen for, and taking proactive...

August 1, 2022 Plumbing