Althoff Home Services Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Residential Services’

Electrical Safety: Risks of Outdated Equipment

Monday, May 26th, 2025

May is Electrical Safety Month, and there’s no better time to shine a light on one of the most overlooked safety hazards in your home—your electrical panel. If your home still uses an outdated fuse box or an older circuit breaker panel, you could be at risk for serious problems, including electrical fires, power outages, and overloaded circuits. 

While it may be out of sight, your electrical panel is the central hub for all electricity in your home, and it needs to be up to date to keep pace with today’s power demands. Modern life requires more electricity than ever before, and an outdated system simply isn’t equipped to handle it. Let’s explore the risks of outdated electrical equipment and how upgrading your panel can improve both safety and functionality.

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What’s Lurking in Your Tap Water?

Monday, April 28th, 2025

You pour a glass of water from the tap expecting something clean, refreshing, and safe—but have you ever stopped to think about what else might be flowing through your pipes? While most municipal water supplies meet legal safety standards, they can still carry a range of unwanted contaminants. 

If you’ve never taken the time to test your tap water, you might be surprised by what you find. Schedule an appointment with our team for water testing and learn more about whole-house solutions for cleaning your water and improving overall water quality.

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What’s Lurking in Your Tap Water?

Monday, April 14th, 2025

When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water—whether it’s for drinking, cooking, or bathing. But what if we told you that even “clean-looking” tap water could be hiding contaminants that affect your health, your plumbing, and your appliances? 

Welcome to this week’s Tech Tip Tuesday, where we’re shining a light on what might really be lurking in your water—and why now is the perfect time to test it. Our team cares about the safety and well-being of your family. That’s why we’re encouraging every homeowner to take a closer look at what’s flowing through their pipes.

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Members Save More During Deal of the Year

Monday, March 10th, 2025

At Althoff Industries, we believe in rewarding our loyal customers, and there’s no better time to take advantage of incredible savings than during our Deal of the Year! This exclusive offer is designed to provide members of our White Glove Club with unbeatable discounts, priority service, and year-round comfort. 

If you’re not a member yet, now is the perfect time to join and maximize your savings while ensuring your home’s heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems remain in top shape. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of membership both now and into the future. 

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What Happens When Your Garbage Disposal Won’t Work

Monday, February 10th, 2025

Is your garbage disposal jammed? Or does it seem like it’s just not working as well as it once did? Sometimes there are things you can troubleshoot on your own, but other times you need to call for professional service instead. 

You can keep reading to learn about the steps you need to take when it seems like your garbage disposal is not working in Oak Brook. Then give our team a call to schedule professional service so that we can address whatever the problem is and get your garbage disposal working again. 

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How Important is an Electrical Panel Inspection?

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Have you ever had your electrical panel inspected by a professional electrician? If not, it’s probably a good idea to schedule an appointment. This is especially true when your home is older and your electrical panel is potentially outdated.

You can keep reading to learn more about why electrical panel inspections are so important, especially in older homes. We’ll also review some of the signs that can indicate problems with your electrical panel so you know when to call us if something is potentially going wrong.

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Partner With a Team Who Can Help With All Your HVAC and Plumbing Needs

Monday, November 4th, 2024

When it comes to maintaining systems around your home, you may be looking for a single business or contractor to partner with. If that’s the case, you are in the right place. The Althoff team can help with all of your home maintenance needs, from HVAC to plumbing and even electrical in Crystal Lake. And don’t just take our word for it! Hear what one of our customers has to say:

“I highly recommend Althoff Home Services for its highly-qualified and experienced technicians – who are also very nice people. They arrive on time, provide an estimate, and complete all work with the utmost professionalism. I rely on Althoff for both plumbing and HVAC. I never need to worry about the quality of their work.”

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The Althoff Team Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, October 21st, 2024

When you think of October, Halloween may come to mind first. But there’s also pink everywhere throughout the month for breast cancer awareness. There are walks, runs, fundraisers, and other events happening all around the country. We want to do our part here in Elmhurst to raise awareness. 

Keep reading to learn more about breast cancer including risks associated with the disease, tips for screening and prevention, and statistics related to the prevalence of breast cancer. For example, did you know that one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? Every single year, breast cancer kills more than 40,000 women. 

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How To Know If It’s Time for a New Electrical Panel

Monday, August 26th, 2024

The older your home is, the more likely it is that your electrical panel needs to be upgraded. Although it is designed to last for a long time, your electrical panel does eventually require a replacement. This is especially true when you consider the technology boom that has happened in recent years. Older systems simply cannot keep up with demand.

You can keep reading to learn more about some of the signs that can indicate you need electrical panel upgrades in Crystal Lake, IL. Then give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule your in-home assessment. We can take a look at your current electrical panel and talk to you about your upgrade options.

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How Does a Water Softener Work? 

Monday, June 17th, 2024

You may or may not already have a water softener in your home. Whether you already have one of these great systems or are thinking about investing in one, you may be curious about how exactly they work to soften water for your home.

You can keep reading to learn more about the components of a water softener and how they work together to remove harmful particles from your tap water. We are also highlighting the types of particles that a water softener can eliminate. You can give our team a call to schedule service and then an assessment for installation or home delivery water softener salt in Hinsdale.

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