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SubZero/Wolf 2019 Training Schedule

As many of our clients know, we’re big believers in recommending and specifying only products which have won our faith through quality, reliability, and outstanding ownership experience. For us, there’s no greater endorsement we can offer than being able to say, “I’d put that in my house.”

Among the products we’re happy to endorse are Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances: their flexibility, features, long-and term reliability make them an outstanding value-and what’s more, they’re made right here in Wisconsin.

Here’s the thing about these appliances: yes, you can just use them as you would other appliances, but there is SO much more they can do with them. These are truly gourmet tools, and all that’s needed for you to transform the way you eat and entertain is a little training in how to get the most out of your appliances.

Fortunately, Sub-Zero Wolf has you covered. At their Merchandise Mart and Glendale Heights showrooms they offer free classes in which include, “a delicious dinner, answers to all your questions, and information on how our exciting products can change your kitchen-and your life.” You can register by calling 312-428-3160.

Classes for the first half of 2019

Merchandise Mart Location
222 Merchandise Mart Plz.
Suite 134
Chicago, IL

Starts promptly at 6:00 PM, ends approximately 9:00 PM
Thursday Jan 31
Wednesday Feb 13
Wednesday Feb 20
Wednesday Mar 13
Wednesday Mar 20
Wednesday Apr 10
Wednesday Apr 17
Tuesday May 14
Thursday May 23
Tuesday Jun 11
Thursday Jun 20

Glendale Heights Showroom
196 Exchange Blvd.
Glendale Heights, IL

Starts promptly at 6:30 PM, ends approximately 9:00 PM
Tuesday Jan 15
Tuesday Feb 5
Tuesday Mar 5
Tuesday Apr 2
Tuesday May 7
Tuesday Jun 4.

Feb

Handling Icy Weather

As we get into the heart of the winter season, it’s important to be mindful of what you should do when unusual cold shows up, the way it did in January, 2019. When the ambient air temperature falls to -10, -20, or even -30, it’s important to know what to expect and how to safeguard your home from damage from winter’s icy chill.

Heating systems are generally designed to accommodate the sorts of low temperatures that we usually see over the course of an average winter, and with the weather that we’re going to get in the Chicagoland and Lake Geneva areas over the next several days drastically exceeding these normal lows, we wanted to pass along some advice for keeping your home as comfortable as possible over the next few days as record cold temperatures and -50 degree plus windchills being probable.

First, know that your home WILL struggle to maintain warm temperatures. This is normal, again, as systems are designed for temperatures as low as we’re going to receive. We strongly urge you to take the following steps to mitigate this:

Raise your set points TODAY between two and four degrees warmer than usual.
Take all of your programmable thermostats and place them into HOLD instead of scheduled drops for nighttime/away.
If you have a furnace or air handler, replace the filter.
Limit opening exterior and garage doors, keeping them closed at all times if possible.
Make sure any air vents and returns are not blocked or obstructed.
Check your intake and exhaust pipes and keep them clear of ice and snow.

Do not panic if the output from furnaces or air handlers is warmer than usual or even hot: this will be normal as the system works to keep up with the demand for warmth.

Steam humidifiers will introduce additional moisture and heat into the home to help keep your home warm because of the higher set points. Winters in this part of the country can get awfully cold. Stay warm!

SubZero/Wolf 2019 Training Schedule

Handling Icy Weather

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