What is A2L Refrigerant? 

A2L refrigerants are the new industry standard for air conditioning systems, characterized by low toxicity, mild flammability, and reduced environmental impact. Starting January 1, 2025, these refrigerants will replace current options like R-410A in all new AC systems. Here’s what Illinois homeowners and HVAC professionals need to know. Common A2L Refrigerant Types The most common A2L refrigerants approved for residential...

Are you ready to join a team that values hard work, dedication, and growth? Look no further than Tiger Services! Tiger Services, a leading provider of home services in the Midwest, is excited to announce our upcoming job fair where we will be hiring plumbers, drain technicians, HVAC technicians and installers, electricians, customer service representatives and dispatchers, warehouse staff, sales...

Portable electric heaters are convenient, affordable supplemental heaters that warm stubborn cold areas in your home when you need to. Unfortunately, these heaters can be risky, so you need to pay close attention to how you use them. Here are five safety tips for running your supplemental electrical heater. Stay Away from Combustibles That spot next to the curtains or...

Plumbing repairs are challenging and can be expensive. Doing some of the work yourself can be a great way to save money but it can also create problems. Unless you’re a plumber, there’s a chance you could be making mistakes that you aren’t even aware of, mistakes you’ll discover when it’s too late and the damage is already done. If...

When winter rolls around, you start to think about how to adjust for this time of year. That can mean many things, from salting your driveway to prevent slick roads to turning off your air conditioner and switching your furnace on. However, when the temperature starts to dip outside, you may not think about how humid your air can be....

Renovating and remodeling can be stressful and expensive but what’s more stressful is discovering that all your hard work has caused more problems. For your HVAC system, this means that something like adding a window can affect its performance. Here are four ways your HVAC system is affected by modifications to your home. Heat gain and loss As mentioned above,...

When a drain backs up, you need to have a solution on hand. Sometimes waiting it out can allow for things to clear up but this is an extremely rare, though fortunate, event. Most times, you have to get in there and get it cleared yourself, before it gets worse or you’re left without a functioning bathroom, laundry room or...

“Life hacks” are popular these days because most people are busy, overwhelmed and need shortcuts. Between work, taking care of kids, managing the house, getting enough sleep, exercise and healthy food, you need some relief. Fortunately, your HVAC system doesn’t need daily attention. It does, however, require maintenance and skipping or postponing these core items will cause more trouble than...

It takes years of training and even more years of hands-on experience to become a great plumber. You might not have the time or desire to follow this path yourself but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it completely. Some basic working knowledge will help you make the right decisions for your home’s plumbing system. Here are five things that...

Indoor plumbing is one of those daily luxuries that we can easily take for granted. Being able to go to the washroom when nature calls isn’t a universal experience. Many don’t have access to working toilets with full tanks and a place for the waste to go. When things go wrong, however, it’s another story. Dealing with toilet issues is...