“The fungus is among us” is both a funny rhyme and an absolute fact. Our world is filled with microscopic fungi. Mold spores thrive in soil, on plants, and on things in decay, breaking down organic components and returning nutrients into the...
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The autumn equinox was Sunday morning and it seems from these cooler temperatures that Mother Nature got the message loud and clear; it’s time for fall in Lincolnway. Everyone here at Maertin Heating & Cooling loves the crisper temperatures –...
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From the outside, they look kind of the same. Both your sump pump and your ejector pump, are basically a hole in the floor, covered by a metal plate with pipes come up and out of that metal plate. So why do some homes need both kinds of pumps –...
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When you walk around the outside of your home, you can see the effects of Chicago temperature changes everywhere, from the fading of your siding to crumbling or cracking of the mortar around your bricks. The professionals at Maertin Heating and...
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If you’ve ever gone into your attic to retrieve some luggage, holiday decorations, or out-of-season clothes, you know how hot it can get up there. When heat can’t escape, especially in our humid Chicagoland summers, moisture can build up in your...
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The summer grilling season has begun! We know how excited you are to fire up the grill, make those burgers and throw on the steaks. We also know how totally and completely bummed you are when you realize your propane is on empty – and so is the...
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You hear a scritch, a scratch, a pitter-patter and maybe even a screech. When these sounds seem to be coming from places inside your home, you’ll want to investigate to see if there are critters in your attic, behind your walls, and even in your...
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How do you decide when to change the oil in your car? Do you do it every 3000 miles? Go along with whatever the sticker on your windshield says? Wait until the oil light comes on? However you decide to perform necessary maintenance on your car...
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When Maertin Heating and Cooling installs new HVAC equipment in your home, it’s a significant investment. After spending all that money, you may wonder why you’d pay even more for an extended warranty. While there are many good reasons for...
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This January, we have experienced record cold temperatures twice – so far – and you likely have an even deeper appreciation for your furnace when the windchill is double-digits below zero. But what would you do if your furnace went out in the...
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