It’s getting COLD in here!

It’s getting COLD in here!

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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Helping at the Holidays

Helping at the Holidays

The holidays always seem to focus on children, with talk of twinkling lights, Santa Claus and flying reindeer. However, here at Maertin Heating and Cooling, we know that our area seniors need our attention at the holidays as well. For seniors...

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Is this an emergency?

Is this an emergency?

It’s raining and you notice a spot on your ceiling that wasn’t there when it was dry outside. Your furnace is running but the air isn’t warm. A baseball comes rocketing through your bedroom window. Our homes are built to keep us dry, safe and...

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The Value of Trees

The Value of Trees

Fall is coming, and so are the falling leaves from all of our trees. Are you thinking “UGH – I hate to rake”? Maertin Heating and Cooling has some great news for homeowners to mull as you are raking those dreaded leaves. Smartly placed and...

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Don’t Do It Yourself

Don’t Do It Yourself

We just watched a viral video where a guy turned a $10 welcome mat and $40 of supplies into a $30 welcome mat. Spending a lot of money to slightly improve the function of an object might make sense if that’s your hobby. But what if instead of...

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June is National Safety Month!

June is National Safety Month!

It’s National Safety Month, which is the perfect time to check for some common but difficult to see problems that might compromise the safety of our homes. There are all sorts of threats to our homes that we can’t control, from weather to...

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Hiding Your Air Conditioner

Hiding Your Air Conditioner

Your home is your castle, and for many homeowners, the exterior of our homes is also a huge point of pride. We take care of flaking paint, repair gutters, maintain landscaping and install patios and other hardscape to make our gardens and yards a...

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ON, OFF, AUTO – Confused!

ON, OFF, AUTO – Confused!

This spring, we’ve seen living proof of the Chicago saying “If you don’t like the weather in Chicagoland, just wait five minutes” with temperatures dropping to freezing just 36 hours after temperatures hit a high of 80 degrees. At Maertin Heating...

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