Dehumidifier Recall

There has been a recall on a popular model of Dehumidifier. Please see the following information that was published on Aprilaire website.

Portable Dehumidifier Recall: Is there a fire hazard in your basement?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 5.6 million dehumidifiers in two nationwide recalls due to a potential fire hazard. The dehumidifier recall includes over 60 different brands of retail dehumidifiers built over a 10-year period.

Recent media coverage shows just how real the concerns are. Hundreds of units have caught fire and resulted in $24 million in damages to homes, according to news reports. If you have a portable dehumidifier in your home, you need to make sure it’s safe.

 

What Should I Do?

Unplug your dehumidifier and check the brand. Next, check the links below to see if your dehumidifier is impacted by either the 2013 or 2016 recall. After confirming your brand is in the recall, check the model number and serial number of your specific appliance. If your dehumidifier is in the recall, follow the instructions on the website for a refund or return.

Naperville Heating System Provides Luxury

Not long ago, Air Water Energy was contacted by a Naperville senior account manager. The senior account manager wanted to heat his bathroom floors, so he needed a comprehensive Naperville heating system, and he didn’t look any farther than the HVAC company he trusted the most, Air Water Energy.

The professionals here with AWE met with the homeowner and he showed us his bathroom. The homeowner informed the team that he had just had his bathroom remodeled a couple of months ago, and with winter approaching he wanted to have the floors of the bathroom pleasantly warmed. This would ensure that when his family members got out of the shower their feet would be toasty warm.

The team started installing the heating system and by the end of the day, the heating system was installed and a success. The Naperville homeowner contacted us today just to let us know that he is so happy with the heating system in his bathroom floors. He said he didn’t think he would notice a difference, but the floors are warm and cozy. He just called to thank AWE Air Water Energy for providing him with an excellent heating system Naperville homeowners can trust and rely upon.

The AWE Air Water Energy Company has been his personal company that he has depended on for all his heating and cooling needs, and we have never let him down one bit. We were pleased that we have met this customer’s expectations and provided him with the quality services that we are known for.

Repair instead of new installation

A family called us because their heating unit was not working properly. They needed the best furnace repair and installation service available. They set the thermostat and the system was on, but it seemed like the vents were producing no actual hot air. They initially called us over to discuss improving their thermal comfort with a new furnace installation. We suggested, as part of the estimate, to inspect the heating system. Our technician arrived at the home and began a quick investigation. He ended up seeing a few things wrong with their system, so we recommended doing some repair work instead of a completely new furnace installation. The homeowners were a bit skeptical, but we assured them that their system would function better than it had in years.  They agreed with our recommendations.

Central heating repair in Naperville was underway.

heating and furnace repair in Naperville was an uncomplicated job - AWE

The technician cleaned the unit thoroughly, replaced the filter and then made some other adjustments typical with many furnace repairs. Within a few hours, our job was done and the unit was working extremely well. The entire family was happy, but the father was more thrilled with the news of the completed heating repair, because he just saved the family a ton of money that they could use on other things.

The mother was concerned and worried at first; she thought that they needed to have a new furnace installed. She didn’t want their current unit to malfunction once the coldest winter months of winter came around. The technician reassured her that the current furnace in the home just needed routine maintenance performed, and it would run properly for them just as if they had had a new system installed. With plenty of reassurance, the homeowners let out a sigh of relief. Within minutes, there was heat blowing fiercely out the vents and the home was warm and toasty. The entire family said they never had that much heat coming from their vents before and the technician told them it was due to the new filter, a thorough cleaning of the furnace, and some minor adjustments that was needed for quite some time. They thanked the technician for his time and knowledge and said that when it was time for them to have their furnace installed in the future, they would be sure to contact us at Air. Water. Energy. We were glad that we had provided them with quality heating repair and saved them money.

Winfield Furnace Repair Provided by AWE is Reliable and Fast

Recently, AWE Air. Water. Energy. received a call from a homeowner in Winfield. The homeowner is a researcher who told us he really liked to read by his fireplace. He used it quite often at night and was usually kept very warm from the fire. One night it seemed as if even the biggest fire couldn’t keep his house warm. He called us out for a Winfield furnace repair, and we were able to service his heating system quickly and effectively.

The HVAC technician with A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. arrived at the Winfield home an hour after the call came in. Air. Water. Energy. understands that our customers need to have their heating systems operating properly during the cold Winfield winters. The HVAC technician opened up the heating system and started looking it over. The filter was changed, which is a good start. The tech checked the motor bearings and belts and they were all in good shape. He went to the thermostat and this is where the problem was. The thermostat was sticking and just needed to be replaced. The technician changed the thermostat for the customer and turned the heating system on and it immediately started warming up the home. The customer thanked the technician for coming out so quickly and repairing his furnace. The customer said that A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. is the only furnace repair experts in Winfield to call when your furnace is acting up because we came out quickly and solved the problem fast.

AWE Services Urgent Call for Air Conditioning and Heating in Winfield

A.W.E. received a phone call from a nanny in Winfield. The nanny called us to service the home’s Winfield air conditioning and heating. She just put one of the babies down for a nap when she noticed that the home was about ten degrees colder than it normally should have been. She first called the baby’s mother and was told to give us a call for emergency services, because she didn’t want her baby to become sick from a cold house. As soon as the call came in, we dispatched a technician immediately to the home.

The AWE Air Water Energy emergency HVAC technician arrived at the home and the nanny showed him how the temperature of the house was dropping quickly. The HVAC technician opened up the heating unit and immediately noticed that there was a lack of maintenance performed on the unit. He thoroughly cleaned the unit, and then changed the dirty furnace filter. The tech checked for any airflow problems, which included checking the belts and the fan motor. After a full cleaning and maintenance, the furnace starting working properly. The furnace was out, but it was a quick fix because or professional HVAC technician knew what to look for when a furnace isn’t heating properly. The nanny called the baby’s mother to let her know that the furnace was repaired quickly. The mother said she is very thankful that A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. provided their home with fast and affordable air conditioning and heating in Winfield.

Chilly Patrons Need West Chicago Heating Systems Serviced and Repaired

A bar owner had just installed a new furnace after years of struggling with the old one. He was not exactly sure how to operate it.  When it became finicky, he called the experts for heating systems in West Chicago. Our team helped him get the furnace up to speed and we provided him with some information to help him maintain it.

The A.W.E. Air Water. Energy. team arrived at the bar in West Chicago. The owner took the team to the heating system and the team looked over the furnace to see what was going on. The technicians informed the owner that it is a priority that the filter is to be changed before the heat is turned on. We showed him that the unit should be cleaned, and this is dust that gets around the motor. It is very important that the airflow is not restricted, because it can cause overheating or poor heating control. The A.W.E. technician even showed the customer how to save money on his heating costs by recommending a programmable thermostat and adding insulation. Within a few hours, the furnace was running great and the customer received wonderful advice on his heating system in West Chicago. The customer was so impressed with the team that he was telling his patrons about the great service that A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. provided him.

Heating Repair in West Chicago for Home Fitness Expert

An avid health and fitness enthusiast worked out constantly at home. Because he would constantly work up a sweat, he was frequently adjusting the thermostat on an old heating system. He called A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. for a West Chicago heating repair after his system stopped working for a day.

The Air. Water. Energy. technician arrived at the West Chicago home and started the heating repair. The technician was able to install a new, programmable thermostat for him that could accommodate his workout routine. The old thermostat was just overused and out of date, and stopped functioning. Having a new thermostat installed would allow the customer to adjust it anytime and never worry about not having complete and precise control of the furnace. This was important for the homeowner, because he worked out at all hours of the day and night and didn’t want to have his furnace perform poorly due to the thermostat. The customer thanked us for coming out to his home and figuring out the problem so quickly. He said that A.W.E. is the professional heating repair specialist West Chicago homeowners can depend upon for quick and responsive services. The homeowner was worried that the heating system would have to be replaced and was glad that he found an honest heating repair contractor that repaired the thermostat, which was very affordable. Air. Water. Energy. was glad that we were there to do the heating repair for the West Chicago homeowner.

Oak Brook Heating Systems Are Upgraded by AWE

An Oak Brook banker was sick of his spotty furnace and wanted a major upgrade. He said he was tired of the furnace only partially warming his home. He had to use space heaters to keep the house at a comfortable temperature, which was costing him a fortune in energy costs. He called Air. Water. Energy. to see the best options for his Oak Brook heating systems we could recommend, and we ended up installing an upgraded furnace and thermostat that would keep him comfortable all winter long.

The A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. specialists met with the homeowner and we showed him a few options of heating systems that would be excellent for his home. We wanted to make sure we looked at the amount of space he had in his home, so we could provide him with the best system available. The homeowner agreed and we returned Monday morning to install the new furnace. We also installed new ductwork and a thermostat that he could set to have a stable warm home. The customer contacted us a few weeks later to let us know that his home is comfortable and cozy and he was very happy. A.W.E. provided him with the best heating systems Oak Brook homeowners can appreciate. He told us that his utility bill has drastically reduced because he doesn’t have to use space heaters thanks to the new heating system that we recommended and installed for him.

Dedicated Healthcare Worker Needs Emergency Heating Repair in Winfield

A week ago, A.W.E. received an urgent call from a registered nurse in Winfield. The RN gave us an emergency call when she came home to a house that was so cold the pipes had nearly frozen while she was at work. She called us for fast Winfield heating repair, and we were able to get out to her in just two hours and fix her heating system that very same day.

The A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. team arrived at the customer’s home and it was indeed quite cold. The team looked at her heating system and thoroughly checked over the furnace. They checked the igniter, and this is where the problem was. The igniter control was not working at all, so they removed and replaced the old one. They turned on the furnace, the igniter kicked on, and heat was flowing into the home. The customer told us she now felt heat coming through the vents and we let her know that we fixed the furnace. The grateful woman thanked us for servicing her home so quickly. She said she was afraid that if she didn’t get the furnace fixed quickly, she would be paying for plumbing repairs in addition to a hotel, because her pipes were about to freeze and break. The customer contacted us a few days later and told us again, how grateful she is that A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. was there to supply her with the best heating repair Winfield residents can trust.

Busy Couple Needs Complete Services for Air Conditioning and Heating in West Chicago

A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. was contacted by a recently married couple who had very busy lifestyles. The couple kept wondering why it was so cool in their home when they realized the furnace wasn’t working half of the time. They called the best company for air conditioning and heating West Chicago is serviced by, and A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. was able to come out and repair their furnace to perfect working order.

The technician with A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. arrived at the West Chicago home that same afternoon that the couple called us. The couple showed him their heating and cooling unit and the technician started looking it over to see what the problem was. The technician noticed that the filter was clogged and dirty, so he changed it, then changed the belt in the motor. The technician let the couple know that their furnace was repaired and the two main reasons are very common problems. The couple was very happy we were able to repair their furnace at an affordable price. The customers said they are thrilled that they called A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy. to fix their furnace, because we are the best air conditioning and heating company West Chicago homeowners can depend upon. We came out the same day that the customer called us because we understand how important it is to have a properly working furnace in the cold wintery months in Chicago.