01/24/2026
It’s That time of year again ❄️ ❄️
First thing. If you don’t have to get out don’t. Roads are increasingly
Becoming slick
After seeing the forecast and talking to many customers today there is a few things we want you to know.
Most homes built here in southern Illinois are built on what is referred to as the 90°-20° scale due to standard insulation practices of our area. This means when the temps are above 90° your air conditioning will run a majority of the time of the day and night. When the temps get below 20° your furnace will run a majority of the time of the day and night. So do not panic if your system seems to run all day and night or if it slips a few degrees during extreme temperatures.
If you are using space heaters
DO NOT USE A EXTENSION CORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you use a fireplace gas /wood or a gas wall heater make for sure your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector have new batteries and are in good working order.
Make for sure your air filters are clean. A dirty air filter can cause your furnace to run less efficient and also cause mechanical issues with your system. Which could lead to problems with your system.
If your system does stop working through extreme conditions and you have to call out a technician.
Remember to be kind to the technicians. Be patient because there could be numerous people who have no heat.
Technicians are getting out in temperatures that sometimes are dangerous, sometimes driving on dangerous roads and putting their personal well being on the line to make for sure you and your family are takin care of.
Be Safe
Bigg’s and Moore Heating & Air