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October 17, 2017 Indoor Air Quality

The #1 Way to Improve Air Flow in Your Home

Many homeowners don’t fully appreciate the importance of airflow when it comes to the performance of their HVAC system and ultimately, the comfort of each room in your home. The fact is, if you have one room or many rooms that are less comfortable than others, it is quite possible it is an issue with airflow. Free airflow is disturbed by two basic forces friction and turbulence. What are some of the causes of poor or restrictive airflow in a...

October 11, 2017 Heating

How Do You Define HVAC Contractor? This Definition Is Pretty Hard To Beat

The Althoff Definition of a Quality HVAC Technician You probably have seen, read or heard advertisements from HVAC contractor companies in the...

October 4, 2017 Heating

6 Items to Check Before Calling for Furnace Service

At Althoff Industries, we make our living helping people keep their families safe and cozy with efficient operating HVAC systems. We have...

September 28, 2017 Heating

8 Common Questions About Annual Furnace Tune Ups

This is the time of year many families schedule their annual furnace tune up. We can’t assume, however, that everyone knows what...

September 14, 2017 Heating

Sept 25 is National Tune Up Day: Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter?

Now that school is back in session and we settle into our Fall routines, it is time to think about the inevitable...

September 6, 2017 Plumbing

5 Simple Solutions to Common Residential Plumbing Problems

There are some common residential plumbing problems that usually most people can resolve on their own. And there are a host of others more serious plumbing issues that are best performed by calling a professional like Althoff Industries. Knowing the difference can save you lots of frustration and potentially some serious repairs. Here are 5 simple solutions to some common residential plumbing problems you can likely handle on your own. Plumbing Problem, Plumbing Solution 1. Leaking Faucet – As advanced...

August 29, 2017 Air Conditioning

Warm Days, Cool Nights: Seasonal AC Tips for Energy Efficiency

This is the time of year when those of us in the Chicago area can still experience some pretty warm daytime temperatures as our nighttime temperatures begin to get downright cool. Humidity begins to drop and the air starts to feel fresher. It can be tempting to consider turning seasonal AC on and off or to only use it as needed. We may even view it as a way to save energy. That may not exactly be the result. For...

August 15, 2017 Go Green

The Difference Between a Hot Light Switch and a Warm Dimmer Switch

Your home is a marvel of independent and interconnected devices. Water flows in and out, managed throughout via a network of pipes,...

August 3, 2017 Air Conditioning

6 Tips for End of Summer AC Maintenance

Most people in Chicago consider air conditioning maintenance a part of their spring or summer routine. The fact is, the spring and early fall are both good times to conduct maintenance on your AC. End of summer AC maintenance, though, can ensure your system is ready to go for any “Indian Summer” days we may yet experience and is good to go in the spring. If there is a problem or potential problem, there is plenty of time to get...