Oncourse Home Solutions Blog

Helpful Tips for Potentially Saving Money Around the House

February 15, 2016

If you are the average homeowner, then odds are likely that you want to save money any way you can around your home. We have compiled a l...

February 2016 Safety Tips

February 11, 2016

Winter isn’t over just yet. Be sure your home and family are ready for cold weather by having an emergency supply kit on-hand. The kit s...

What Problems are Caused by Low Home Humidity Levels?

February 08, 2016

What should the humidity be in my house in the winter? When homeowners head indoors to escape the cold of winter, they are often walking ...

Best Thermostat Settings for Summer and Winter

February 01, 2016

As the seasons change and Mother Nature goes from hot to cold, and back again, it is important to adjust your thermostat settings accordi...

Warning Signs of a Furnace Problem

January 25, 2016

Most homes have some type of heating system installed, and often, that system is a gas or electric furnace. As a responsible homeowner, i...

Prepare a Storm Emergency Kit for Your Home

January 22, 2016

Emergency preparedness is of the utmost importance, whether you are in an area that experiences severe thunderstorms, hurricanes or blizz...

Keeping Warm During Winter

January 18, 2016

The cold temperatures and blustery winds are here. This likely means that your furnace or boiler has been working overtime to keep your f...

January 2016 Safety Tips

January 13, 2016

Control Your Thermostat: While it may be tempting to turn the temperature up on the thermostat on those chilly winter days, don’t forget ...

Importance of Boiler Maintenance

January 11, 2016

Just like annual maintenance checks with your car, an annual maintenance check of your boiler is very important. During these appointment...

Protect Your Home Appliances in the New Year

January 04, 2016

The end of 2015 is quickly approaching, and with that will come making New Year’s resolutions for 2016. While many people’s resolutions m...

Common Kitchen Appliance Problems

December 28, 2015

You and your family spend a lot of your time together in the kitchen. After all, this is where you prepare meals together, and you may ev...

Things to do in 2016 - Make Sure You Plan Ahead

December 16, 2015

Protect Your Heating & Cooling Equipment Your furnace and air conditioner help to keep your family comfortable all year long. We can ...

Things That Can Go Wrong With a Furnace or Boiler

December 14, 2015

Many northern Illinois homeowners want to know what some of the warning signs are which could indicate that there is a possible problem w...

Maintaining the Comfort in Your Home for the Holidays

December 10, 2015

The holiday season is here, and with that means that you will soon have a home full of friends and relatives to keep entertained. How can...

Keeping a Warm Home This Fall

November 30, 2015

Fall is here in full-swing, and you may have noticed that your home doesn’t feel as warm as it should – even with your furnace or boiler ...

Getting the Most Out of Your Furnace by Scheduling Routine Maintenance

November 30, 2015

If you live in an area that experiences cold winters, you probably have a furnace or boiler installed in your home to help with keeping y...

Heating and Cooling FAQs for New Homeowners

November 27, 2015

Most homeowners have an air conditioner and a furnace/boiler installed in their homes to help with maintaining a comfortable environment ...

Why Tune-Ups for Furnaces are So Important

November 23, 2015

When it comes to making sure that your family is warm and cozy this season, it will be important for you to make sure that your furnace/b...

Benefits of Having an AC or Furnace Plan With Us

November 16, 2015

Homeowners who have air conditioners and furnaces/boilers installed understand how beneficial these appliances are to their families with...

What is a Home Warranty?

November 05, 2015

There are many homeowners who may confuse a home warranty with their homeowners insurance. These two are NOT the same things, and they ea...

Importance of HVAC Tune-Ups

November 05, 2015

There are a lot of homeowners who shrug off getting their furnace or air conditioner tuned up each year. However, it is important to real...

Tips for New Homeowners

November 04, 2015

Congratulations! You just closed on your new home and you are thrilled to finally have a new place. While you may be focused on getting a...

Benefits of Scheduling Furnace Maintenance

November 02, 2015

While the temperatures outside may not be “cool” just yet, it’s only a matter of time until fall gets here and the temperatures start to ...

Improving Indoor Air Quality

October 30, 2015

You owe it to your family to make sure that you all are breathing in clean, fresh, and healthy air. Below are a few steps to follow in or...

Pivotal Home Solutions Purchases Eversource Energy’s CT and MA Gas Service Contract Business

October 27, 2015

NAPERVILLE, IL, BOSTON, MA & HARTFORD, CT – Oct. 27, 2015 – Pivotal Home Solutions, a subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS), announ...

Handy Guide for Basic Home Repairs

October 26, 2015

There are a lot of homeowners who would love to have a basic guide to doing certain types of repairs around the house that may not necess...

End of Season AC Maintenance

September 23, 2015

While many people are starting to think of the upcoming fall and winter months, the temperatures outside may not be very “cool” just yet....

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