With over 10 years of experience as an expert in HVAC, A&B Heating and Cooling Solutions is who you need to take care of your home. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! abhvacsolutions.com
"Excellent Honest and very fast and accurate"
Iris W on February 2022
With over 10 years of experience as an expert in HVAC, A&B Heating and Cooling Solutions is who you need to take care of your home. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! abhvacsolutions.com
"Excellent Honest and very fast and accurate"
Iris W on February 2022
Ace Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC, has been in business since 2006 serving the Niles area and we specialize in all your heating and cooling needs . We also provide the best customer service ! Give me a call today! Free estimates for replacements only Mon-Fri 8-4
"Gave fair price and did the job in one day"
sammy m on June 2023
Ace Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC, has been in business since 2006 serving the Niles area and we specialize in all your heating and cooling needs . We also provide the best customer service ! Give me a call today! Free estimates for replacements only Mon-Fri 8-4
"Gave fair price and did the job in one day"
sammy m on June 2023
At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance were helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.
At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance were helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.
We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.
"Josh is a very personable and courteous young man. He came assessed the job and discussed options. Came the next morning on time and did a great job. Would definitely hire again."
Karen P on November 2024
We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.
"Josh is a very personable and courteous young man. He came assessed the job and discussed options. Came the next morning on time and did a great job. Would definitely hire again."
Karen P on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He did a great job and I would hire him again"
Cathy Y on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He did a great job and I would hire him again"
Cathy Y on April 2025
Four Winds Custom Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is a full-service HVAC contractor providing total home comfort to our customers for over 30 years. We proudly serve northern Indiana and southern Michigan. We are one of the area's largest locally owned contractors, and strive to "fix it first", not "replace it first" when it comes to servicing your existing equipment. We offer high-efficiency, high-quality heating, a/c, and air quality equipment from Carrier®. We service and maintain most brands of equipment.
"They did exactly what we needed and worked quickly and efficiently, and the price felt fair!"
Ryan T on August 2024
Four Winds Custom Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is a full-service HVAC contractor providing total home comfort to our customers for over 30 years. We proudly serve northern Indiana and southern Michigan. We are one of the area's largest locally owned contractors, and strive to "fix it first", not "replace it first" when it comes to servicing your existing equipment. We offer high-efficiency, high-quality heating, a/c, and air quality equipment from Carrier®. We service and maintain most brands of equipment.
"They did exactly what we needed and worked quickly and efficiently, and the price felt fair!"
Ryan T on August 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I was so pleased with the results . They do quality work at a reasonable price"
Melinda G on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I was so pleased with the results . They do quality work at a reasonable price"
Melinda G on April 2025
Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.
"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."
Mark M on February 2025
Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.
"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."
Mark M on February 2025
For 84 years, our Family owned company has brought to this community and to the heating and air conditioning business the highest standards of excellence, workmanship, experience the results for you is efficiency, dependability, affordability & ultimate comfort.
"It turned out to be a blown fuse. However, I made the call Sunday afternoon and the technician (Boyce) was there and had completed the evaluation and repair within 2 hours"
Asad S on June 2020
For 84 years, our Family owned company has brought to this community and to the heating and air conditioning business the highest standards of excellence, workmanship, experience the results for you is efficiency, dependability, affordability & ultimate comfort.
"It turned out to be a blown fuse. However, I made the call Sunday afternoon and the technician (Boyce) was there and had completed the evaluation and repair within 2 hours"
Asad S on June 2020
We are a next-level home remodeling company that specializes in all the things that make a house, a home. We offer a variety of services, both Interior and Exterior. From the spare bedroom that needs a little touch up paint, to the new kitchen you've always dreamed of! We are family owned and operated and have over 100 years combined experience! We build it right the first time, so there's no worries in the future. We also offer return scheduled maintenance for any jobs that require it, like exterior winterizing, exterior stains and varnishes, smoke detector testing and replacement, etc.
We are a next-level home remodeling company that specializes in all the things that make a house, a home. We offer a variety of services, both Interior and Exterior. From the spare bedroom that needs a little touch up paint, to the new kitchen you've always dreamed of! We are family owned and operated and have over 100 years combined experience! We build it right the first time, so there's no worries in the future. We also offer return scheduled maintenance for any jobs that require it, like exterior winterizing, exterior stains and varnishes, smoke detector testing and replacement, etc.
Aim for indoor humidity between 30% and 50%, with the sweet spot around 45%. That range keeps mold, dust mites, and musty odors in check while protecting drywall and woodwork. Staying in the zone also helps your HVAC system run more efficiently and supports healthier air for you and your family year-round, during hot summers and cold winter months.
With routine filter changes and coil cleanings, most whole-house units run for eight to 15 years. Heavy use, poor air quality, or bargain-bin equipment can shorten that span, while a well-maintained, high-quality model often makes it to the upper end of the range. Ask your installer about recommended service intervals to get the most mileage from your investment.
It depends on your climate. Homes in cold, dry regions can often shut the dehumidifier off once winter sets in. If you live in a warm, humid area—or your house tends to trap moisture—you may need to keep it running year-round. Use a simple hygrometer: if readings stay below 50%, give the unit a rest. Just remember to restart it when humidity climbs again to avoid mold and condensation.
Dry air feels cooler, so your AC doesn’t have to work as hard. By stripping out excess moisture, the dehumidifier lets you raise the thermostat a few degrees without losing comfort. A shorter AC runtime reduces electricity use and can shave a noticeable amount off your summer power bill. Energy-efficient models further enhance those savings.
If your home is under about 2,000 square feet, a well-placed portable unit can handle the load. Just remember they’re less efficient and need hands-on upkeep—think emptying tanks and cleaning filters. If you prefer set-and-forget convenience or plan to expand your living space, a whole-house model still offers better long-term comfort and lower energy use per square foot.