If you live in a house that’s getting on in age, in addition to enjoying its charm, you must remain vigilant about the plumbing system. There are several signs letting you know it’s time to call a trusted professional for pipe replacement.
The term variable-speed is used to describe furnaces with a more energy-efficient, variable-speed blower motor. Unlike conventional fan motors, a variable-speed blower motor runs at different speeds to precisely control the flow of heated or cooled air throughout your home. Better airflow control means a better temperature and humidity balance.
Chicagoland winters can be brutally cold, sending some of us to hide under cozy blankets. As we start to head into the colder months, now is a good time to prepare your home for winter. Getting your home ready for winter doesn’t have to be a dreadful affair, there are some easy ways to keep your home warm and comfy during our coldest months.
During winter, the furnace is one of the most critical components in your home. A properly maintained system will deliver maximum heat output without wasted energy, or the risk of harmful emissions. If you defer maintenance for too long, however, your furnace could become costly to run, harmful to indoor air quality, or even break down when you need it most.
You have likely experienced the annoying sound of a faucet that won’t stop drip… drip… dripping. Not only is the rhythmic sound irritating, a leaking faucet can increase your water bill significantly and lead to costly water damage.
There are many things to love about summer. Humidity isn’t one of them. Thankfully, there are ways to get rid of the moisture in your home. Here are tips for keeping the humidity at a comfy level during Chicago’s summer months.
One of the most efficient ways to avoid catastrophic plumbing problems and the high costs associated with them is understanding the condition of your home’s sewer stack and sewer line.
The best way to prolong the lifespan of your A/C system is to follow a maintenance routine. You’ll want to focus on keeping it clean, well maintained, and free from debris both inside and out. Here are a few tips to help extend the functional life of your air conditioning system, and keep it humming along for many years to come.
One of the most frequently mentioned disasters reported by homeowners is sump pump failure. Fortunately, there are many warning signs your pump is reaching the end of its life. By monitoring its performance, you will know when it is time to replace your pump long before waking up to a basement of water.
There are many reasons why your home could have low water pressure, and isolating it to one faucet certainly narrows the possible causes. Identifying the reasons behind a slow water stream in your faucet is the first step toward making the necessary repairs.
Since 1918, Flader has satisfied plumbing needs within our community. We are proud of the feedback and comments of our valued customers. Here’s just a few.
Thank you for all your help in getting the new HVAC installed at our home. Everything was done with such great care and attention, as usual with you and the Flader team. Specifically wanted to make sure you know how terrific Chance was throughout the entire ordeal. Everyone at Flader has the best interest of the customer in mind.
- Jeremy L, Homeowner
Wonderful service, fair price.
- Gail D., Homeowner
“The washer/dryer setup in my house is awesome. Your employees are wonderfully kind and considerate when addressing issues with me. They made sure I was satisfied. I really appreciated their clean up after the work – other companies leave a mess behind. They were a pleasure to have in my home. Thanks for the wonderful work.”
- Lucy E, Homeowner, Evanston
Thank you sending Kevin to rod our sewer line. He’s very professional and his expertise is apparent. You have a great employee. I enjoyed meeting him.
- Cam B., Homeowner, Evanston
Thank you for getting to my home so quickly. The wire filter in my laundry tub went down my drain and clogged the pipe. Only a professional could nab it before serious damage was done. Life lesson leaned on this end to never, ever use those wire lint traps. Thanks again for helping to get this done so quickly.
- Matt S., Homeowner, Evanston
Flader thrives on exceeding expectations of our residential and commercial customers. We deliver cost effective solutions for homeowners and businesses. Our Service Centers in Evanston and Libertyville are ready to serve. Call us today at 847-491-6980.
A long-term commercial customer needed an upgrade on their air quality system.It required two 20-ton and two 10-ton Carrier units mounted on the rooftop, plus piping and custom sheet metal inside their manufacturing center. The Flader Team went skyward with a huge crane to land the units on the rooftop.In just 2½ days, the transformation was completed.Click “See our Work” to view more success stories.
Flader continues supporting local youth programs. We proudly sponsor EBSA and events at Robert Crown Community Center. It teaches teamwork, builds confidence, and strengthens our community.
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