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Bartlett Link: Bartlett, IL 60103
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Recent blog topics
- Heat Loss Solutions: Boilers
We recommend using either rigid foam insulation with a reflective coating or foil faced bubble wrap. Both can be cut down to size and fit snugly behind nearly any type of radiator. The benefit of these types over tin foil is that they have insulating qualities to absorb the heat that they reflect so that it isn’t lost to the wall that the panel is attached to. The implementation of either of these methods could save you 10% or more on your energy bills and increase the overall comfort of the rooms of your home.
- Lennox’s Things to Consider #8
That means you're using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills.
- Soot Buildup in Your Heating System
Ignoring this problem can lead to major system failure. Aside from major parts like the blower motor becoming clogged, the heat exchanger is put in jeopardy when soot is allowed to build up in the system. This often leads to cracks or rust that can allow carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases to leak into the main areas of the home. These are problems that require system replacement, and for many homeowners, the cost of a cleaning is much more affordable than the cost of a new heating system.
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