In June 2022, Chicago took a significant step to ensure its residents can beat the summer heat. The City Council passed a Cooling Ordinance, which mandates air conditioning in common gathering spaces within certain residential buildings. Here are the main takeaways: 1. Ordinance Overview: New and existing residential buildings in Chicago must have air conditioning […]
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Your home’s indoor air quality will be improved if you change your air filter immediately if you haven’t already. It may be necessary to change your filter more frequently during times of poor air quality. This is the filter we recommend: 12 x 20 x 1 Basic FPR 5 Pleated Air Filter. Home Depot’s True […]
Solve Your Central Air Conditioning Problems in Chicago! Don’t let central air conditioning problems ruin your comfort in the Chicago. We, at Around The Town Heating and Cooling, are the experts you need to fix any issue. Instead of rushing to buy a new AC system or furnace, trust us to provide the right solutions. […]
How do you maintain your home’s humidity level throughout the year? Humidity level in my home? If you have ever asked yourself, “What is the ideal humidity level for my home in the summer or winter?”, you are not alone. During the summer months, the average humidity should be between 30 and 45 percent (below […]
Boiler Installation Alsip The boiler installation on Lawndale Avenue in Alsip, IL went smoothly. A customer from years past had needed HVAC service and had forgotten the name of our company. Happenstance, Greg and his wife Jennifer were driving on Pulaski Avenue at 115th street when Greg spotted our van and asked his wife, “Isn’t […]
Furnace prices vary by type, size, and efficiency. Furnaces are basically all the same. You may argue that one furnace is better than another, but frankly, that’s hogwash. Furnace prices vary by manufacture such as Bryant, a Carrier, and a Keep Rite. Other name brands include American Standard and Lennox and others. What do these furnaces have […]
It has been asked if old furnaces are reliable? More reliable than what? New furnaces? Ha! If you talk to the “old school” heating guys, they will say yes. I agree. I’m getting close to my old-school days, and I believe older furnaces are more reliable too. In this blog, I’ll give you a few […]
Wicker Park HVAC Repair knows that living in Wicker Park, Chicago has its perks. An abandoned Metra line in Chicago has been repurposed into a walk and bike trail as well as a dog park- pretty cool. The fact that Wick Park has so many HVAC contractors is a major advantage of living there. The […]
When is it time to replace your HVAC system? It’s time to replace when your contractor comes out every year to fix something on your HVAC system. Below are some helpful hints that will aid your decision in purchasing a new HVAC system. Red Flags That Let you know it’s time to replace your […]
Heating maintenance in Chicago will help you maintain a consistent level of heat. If you’re one of those people that loves to save a buck or two now is the time to act. There are end of seasons specials going on with Around The Town Heating And Cooling. Heating systems have no set point for […]