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New Year’s Resolution: Work With a SMART HVAC Contractor

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This New Year, leave poor HVAC technicians in the past.

SMART HVAC contractors outclass, outsmart, and outwork the competition, and we’re excited to keep that tradition rolling in 2016. In fact, we’re so excited about our loyal consumer base that we’re offering large rebate offers on top of our quality service (more on those later).

Here’s why you should start the New Year on the right foot – by turning over a new leaf with the SMART HVAC contractors of your choice.

Satisfied Customers Agree

We can sit here all day talking about how great we are, how we provide the best quality of work, and how you’re certainly getting the best value – but let’s face it – our customers know best. Here’s what some of our patrons had to say:

“What a great company! I was referred by a neighbor who praised the work of SMART HVAC contractors. He was right about everything. Of course it was an incredibly hot day in Chicago. The AC would switch on, but no cool air. The temp in the house was around 86 degrees!”

“This is a top notch company. Great service, great products and no gimmicks! Also, several great rebates! If you need a new furnace/AC, you can’t go wrong with iwantsmart.com!”

“I run a mid-sized property management company, and iwantsmart.com is the best resource to find the best HVAC technician. They are knowledgeable, timely, honest and reasonably priced. What more can you ask for? Their best characteristic is that they can be taken at their word. Highly Recommended!”

We’re Easy to Find

SMART’s qualified HVAC technicians can be found all over Chicagoland. And with over 25 locations to choose from, you’re never too far away from our esteemed service. Check out our locations page to find the nearest SMART location near you. We’ve included a map, a link to their website, their contact information, and even directions on how to get there. Why make it difficult?

Experience & Value

With over 50 years of experience serving Northeastern Illinois, we’ve had plenty of time to perfect our craft and optimize our ongoing educational courses. We’ll make sure you can sleep peacefully at night knowing that your HVAC system is running smoothly and efficiently.

Since we’ve been at this for so long, we’d like to reward our loyal customers. To do so, we’re offering unique rebates on a variety of services. These current offers last throughout half of the upcoming year, though you can rest assured that we’ll have additional deals in the future as well

 

View our rebates HERE!

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Holiday HVAC System Maintenance Tips

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The holidays are fast approaching—but while they are some of the happiest times of the year, they are also one of the busiest! People throughout the Chicagoland area (and all over the country) are preparing to travel or entertain guests.

What does this mean in terms of HVAC? Well, we suggest taking care of a few things now so you can have peace of mind during the holidays. Completely neglecting your HVAC system can not only leave your home uncomfortable for your guests but also increase the risk of fire or other health hazards—or expose your home to bursting pipes or other problems while you’re out of town.

What You Can Do to Prepare Your Home

We aren’t saying you need to go out and replace your furnace today (although if it’s more than 10 – 15 years old and has been malfunctioning more frequently, it may be a good idea to replace it sooner rather than later!), but there are a few things you can do to ensure your home will be comfortable and safe for the holidays:

  • Change your filters: Replace the filters in your heating system so you don’t have any indoor air quality or system breakdown worries.
  • Adjust the thermostat setting: Having more people in the house and cooking can create a warmer environment, reducing the need for high heat. If you’re going out of town, keep your heat on to prevent your pipes form bursting, but lower the temperature a bit to help keep your energy costs down.
  • Keep flammable objects in safe places: This one may seem obvious, but it can get hectic with kids running around and cooking in the kitchen. Be sure to keep things like blankets and wrapping paper away from heating systems (including small space heaters) to avoid fire hazards. If you’re traveling, do a quick check before leaving!
  • Consider alternative methods for heating: Did you know simple things like using your ceiling fans and keeping the shades open can help keep your home warm? On your fan, find the switch located on the base and turn it so that the blades rotate the opposite way (this helps circulate warm air trapped near the ceiling downwards into the rest of the room). Keep your blinds open to let in more natural light. Both of these can give your HVAC system some help so it doesn’t have to work as hard.
  • Get an HVAC inspection: A furnace maintenance visit can’t hurt! If you haven’t already scheduled an inspection, we recommend doing so before it gets too cold and the chaos of the holidays starts. HVAC system maintenance can catch minor issues before they become major problems and give you peace of mind when you’re entertaining or traveling.

HVAC Maintenance & Repair

If you need HVAC system maintenance or repair find an I Want Smart Contractor. We want to help you keep your home comfortable and safe this holiday season!

Claim your System Clean & Check Rebate Here!

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The Importance of Preventive Furnace Maintenance

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Heating and cooling your home accounts for more than half of your annual energy costs. The key to minimizing your energy bills is keeping your heating and cooling equipment running as efficiently as possible by performing routine preventive maintenance. Routine maintenance will also extend the life of your heating and cooling equipment, which can save you money on HVAC repairs and replacement costs in the long run. Since winter is on it’s way, we wanted to specifically share the importance of preventive furnace maintenance.

Improve Furnace Efficiency

Next to the air conditioner, the furnace is one of the biggest energy users in your home. Routine preventative maintenance will keep your furnace running smoothly so as to minimize energy consumption and resulting energy costs. Although normal age-related efficiency loses can’t be avoided, preventative maintenance can maintain peak efficiency.

Prevent Major Furnace Repairs

In addition to lower energy consumption, an efficient furnace will also run into fewer mechanical and electrical problems than a furnace that is not very well maintained. If you schedule preventative maintenance with an I Want Smart HVAC contractor, the technician will also be able to spot any minor or developing furnace issues before they get any worse and require major repairs. This alone can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repair and replacement costs over the life of your heating system.

Keep Warm and Comfortable

There’s another important advantage of maintaining your furnace: Your comfort! A well-maintained furnace will usually deliver optimal performance throughout the cold months, which means you can expect to stay warm all winter long without any surprise furnace problems. Furthermore, a well-maintained furnace may also help to improve indoor air quality and humidity levels for added comfort.

Make sure to check out the rebates we offer by clicking Here.