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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

January 9, 2025

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it: dust.

It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Racine home.

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Zone Your Way to Comfort

December 23, 2024

Imagine having the power to control the temperature in every room of your home like a maestro conducting an orchestra. With a zone control system, you can! Gone are the days of battling over the thermostat or choosing between freezing in one room or melting in another.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 11, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Kenosha home.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 22, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Racine home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

November 11, 2024

A heat pump can reduce your electricity by up to 50 percent over conventional furnace systems, saving you in energy costs.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 28, 2024

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Kenosha home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check. Tech in front of furnace.

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

October 14, 2024

As the leaves change color here in Wisconsin, our team at First Call Heating & Cooling is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

September 30, 2024

According to the ACAAI, 24 million people are affected by asthma—while allergies are classified as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness.

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Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

September 16, 2024

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing an air conditioner freeze up.

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Ductless Maintenance

August 30, 2024

Ductless units are up to 30 percent less expensive to cool and 60 percent less to heat than traditional systems, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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