Plumbing FAQ for First-Time Homeowners
July 10, 2026
If you’ve never owned a home before, you may be surprised by the array of maintenance tasks your landlord was (or should have been) performing behind the scenes. HVAC upkeep, roof inspections, duct cleaning (don't forget the dryer vents!), pest protection—…
2017 Resolutions (for your HVAC)
July 10, 2026
Is saving money on your list of New Year's resolutions? While you're clipping coupons and planning healthy low-budget meals, don't overlook these important HVAC to-do's. The money you'll save on utility bills, repairs and replacement costs may surprise you…
ARS Honors Our Very Own Veterans
July 10, 2026
At ARS/Rescue Rooter, we understand the importance of employing and honoring active and retired military personnel. Our employees who are Veterans already know the value of teamwork, communication, and organization. “It is truly an honor to employ the men…
7 Ways to Prep Your Indoor Space for the Fall
July 10, 2026
Typically, when the weather turns nicer in spring, we hear a great deal about spring-cleaning. It’s a term that goes hand in hand with the saying “out with the old, in with the new.” But where does that leave fall? At ARS, we think getting your home preppe…
American Residential Services Surprises Veterans with Home Services Makeovers
July 10, 2026
Updated December 15, 2021 – ARS, one of the nation's largest providers of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, honored active and former Military across the country with its ARS Cares Saluting Our Veterans program. More than 25 veterans and th…
HVAC Tune-Ups: What They Are, Why You Should Get Them, And How They Pay For Themselves
July 10, 2026
Are you trying to keep your air conditioning system operating efficiently and save money on your energy bills? Many homeowners neglect to schedule their air conditioner maintenance. Annual HVAC tune-ups, on the other hand, may pay off handsomely in the lon…
Can You Run An Air Conditioner During a Thunderstorm?
July 10, 2026
Spring and summer are notorious for being hot and humid across much of the United States. That’s also the perfect recipe for severe thunderstorms. But you may want to think twice before turning your AC system on the next time the weather acts up – it could…
Canned Castle Competition
July 10, 2026
We like to encourage healthy competition among our many branches. Last year, some of them decided to get creative and have a canned food castle competition. The employees donated canned food items and whoever donated and built the most elaborate can castle…
Single Stage, Two Stage, and Variable Speed Furnaces
July 10, 2026
There are three types of furnaces available on the market today. The system that will work best for your home is based on a number of factors, including heating requirements, existing ductwork and insulation, size and levels of your home, budget, and more.…
ARS Cares Chicago
July 10, 2026
ARS/Rescue Rooter Illinois installed a water heater, HVAC system and Google Home products to a veteran in need on March 22nd, 2018. Robert Talbot, a Marine veteran, was struggling to afford the updates he needed to make his home comfortable during the cold…