Archive for April, 2011

Bryant and All Temp. Cooling Chicago.

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

The name Bryant (Charles Bryant) is best known as one of the pioneers in indoor comfort. The name Mehrholz (Walter Mehrholz) is best known as the founder of All Temp—Chicago’s first and largest Bryant dealership. founded in 1938.
All Temp provides the most sophisticated and highly advanced heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for homes in the area.
Together, Bryant and All Temp have received the highest marks for customer loyalty and satisfaction. Each company sets the standards in residential comfort services, both from a product performance point of view and knowledge and service.
As an example of innovation, Bryant’s implementation of a component for its air conditioning compressor allows air to move more easily through the unit so noise is minimized and the efficiency of its blower is maximized. Further, Bryant AC products have what is called Dura Guard, a component that encloses the Aero Quiet System motor for added durability and prevention from damage to the unit from weather, debris, and other destructive causes.
All Temp’s leadership in air conditioning Chicago homes is marked by operating its own sheet metal fabrication facility. Here, the art of sheet metal craftsmanship is still alive. And, for homeowners investing in a new a/c system, it’s so important. You see, the art of sheet metal shaping and application is what makes you’re a/c system look good and perform seamlessly well.
Together, All Temp and Bryant operate their businesses with the motto “Whatever It Takes.” In other words, this partnership will do whatever is required to make each customer happy. The effort is worth it. Each company is a reputable frontrunner in the Chicago HVAC marketplace, delivering trusted quality, value and comfort to homeowners in Chicago and its suburbs.

Free-in-home estimates are still an All Temp policy. For more information, call 773-481-2000.

CELEBRATING 77 YEARS AT THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Walter Mehrholz would be proud to see the amazing growth and transformation of the company he founded in 1938. Today, All Temp is still in the family, run by his grandson, Robbie Mehrholz. All Temp is Chicago’s largest and leading comfort company for residential air conditioners and furnaces featuring Bryant equipment.

In addition to All Temp becoming Chicagoland’s first Bryant dealership, here are some other interesting facts that mark 1938. They’re pretty cool, especially if you are reading this inside your All Temp air conditioned home.

• The first use of seeing eye dogs occurs
• Fair Labor Standards Act US with Minimum Hourly Rate of 25 cents
• Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae – FNMA) Established
• Howard Hughes sets a new Round The World Record of 3 days, 19 hours
• March of Dimes Polio Foundation Created on January 3rd
• A 450 metric ton meteorite struck the earth in an empty field near Chicora, Pennsylvania
• Seabiscuit and War Admiral have their long awaited race to decide the best horse which Seabiscuit beats War Admiral
• Action Comics issues the first Superman comic
• Orson Wells’ radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds is broadcast, causing mass panic in the eastern United States.
• Kate Smith sings a rendition of Irvin Berlin’s ‘God Bless America’ for the first time on radio during an Armistice Day broadcast
• Disney releases Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia.
• Ball Point Pens are introduced
• Teflon Introduced
• Du Pont announced a name for its new synthetic yarn: “nylon”.
• Freeze Dried Coffee was introduced by Nescafe
• Franklin D. Roosevelt was the United States President
• Average Cost of new house $3,900.00
• Average wages per year $1,730.00
• Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents
• Average Cost for house rent $27.00 per month
• A loaf of Bread 9 cents
• A LB of Hamburger Meat 13 cents
• Average Price for new car $763.00
• Cubs lose to Yankees in World Series, no surprise.

5 GREAT WAYS TO KEEP YOUR COOL

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

ALL TEMP HAS COOL ADVICE EVEN WHEN YOU STEP OUTSIDE YOUR CHICAGO AIR CONDITIONED HOME THIS SUMMER.

All Temp, as Chicagoland’s leading Air Conditioning experts, we know something about what it takes to keep your family home cool when summer’s scorching heat begins its thermal beatdown. All Temp has been making Chicago and Chicago suburban homes cool and comfortable since 1938. That’s why people from Evanston to Naperville, Hyde Park to Highland Park count on All Temp for the most affordable and efficient air conditioning sales, a/c care and maintenance, and air conditioning repair.

But here are five great tips to stay cool when you leave your home this summer, and keep your body temp in the comfort zone.

1. Drink lots of fluids – Keep hydrated. This is the body’s natural way to keep itself cool. Choose your drinks wisely. Drink water, natural fruit juices, vegetable juices, and sports drinks. Stay away from caffeinated beverages and alcohol. These contribute to dehydration. 


2. Eat small meals – Yes, eating smaller meals more frequently will help lower body heat by slowing your body’s metabolism. Also avoid consuming high amounts of protein.

3. Dress cool – This isn’t a fashion statement. Wear light-colored, loosely-woven clothing. Cotton seems to be the best fabric for absorbing moisture and keeping the body cool. A light cottom cap will also shade your head. 


4. Use ice or cool water – A cool dampened towel wrapped around your neck will cool and refresh your body. Here’s another secret. Applying a cool, wet wrap at your a pulse points will also help cool you down. Misting yourself with a spray of cool water will lower your body temperature, hydrate your skin and keep you cool.

5. Made in the shade – Walk under canopies of trees or shaded sidewalks when possible. The temperature is considerably cooler. Plus, you avoid the dangers of direct sunlight on your skin.

These tips will make your body naturally more comfortable when you leave your home this summer. Of course, for answers to keeping your home cool during Chicago’s hot season, call Chicago’s air conditioning experts at 1-800-All-Temp. All Temp features top performing high-efficient Bryant Air Conditioners offering energy-saving features that will save you money month after month. Backed by industry-leading warranties and All Temp’s Best Price Guarantee. For current Air Conditioning offers and special service discounts, call Chicago’s air conditioning experts at 1-800-All-Temp.