Boiler sparks but will not light. A Boiler can be a fickle mistress at times. Boiler ignition circuits have been known to be elusive in its diagnosis. Boiler sparks but will not light be a common boiler problem on steam boilers. A simple problem is a stuck low water cut off control. Tigger handle a […]
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Heating and cooling can account for as much as half of the energy used in your home. Making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This decision can have a big effect on your comfort , and your utility bills. Steps can be taken to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling […]
Face it, no one really enjoys spending time and money on home improvements or repairs. HVAC energy saving tips makes a big difference in which can save you up to 50% on your energy bills during usages. Wouldn’t that be worth it? Sure it would. It’s a little-known fact that most of the $1,500 […]
My AC is broken? We receive phone calls stating that our air conditioner is not working. Our answer to this quagmire starts this way. Have you checked or changed your furnace filters recently? We ask that question because 40% of AC issues are caused by clogged furnace filters. Your air conditioner can malfunction if your […]
My boiler starts and then shuts off. Boilers are a vessel that heats up water to180 degrees if it’s a water boiler and approximately 912 degrees above 212 degrees if your boiler is a steam boiler. My boiler starts then shuts off. Now many of the common boilers have 2 ignition systems. Standing pilot ignition, […]
Avoid Costly AC Repairs: Keep Vines Away At Around the Town Heating and Cooling, we want to remind our customers about the dangers of allowing vines to grow near your air conditioning units. This seemingly harmless landscaping choice can lead to costly repairs. We shared a striking example in a recent video where a Chicago […]
CHICAGO, IL. – Around the Town Heating and Air Conditioning is still operating, making sure that customers are comfortable at home during this pandemic. We are prioritizing emergency appointments, and we want our customers to know that we are dedicated to making sure customers are comfortable while they’re quarantined. “The weather is just going to […]
Alternatives to R-22 can cost you more than you think! Refrigerant R-22 alternatives are not the greatest thing since sliced bread, however it is an alternative to the high dollar cost of R-22 which is considered an Ozone depleting chemical. Refrigerant R-22 is being phased out faster than originally proposed under the Montreal protocol rule. […]
Your dirty furnace filter and the problems associated with it. Furnace filters: Many service calls we are called out on are related to dirty furnace filters. Furnace filters that are restricted due to dirt build causes many furnace related problems. The furnace manufactures recommend changing your furnace filter monthly, however we know that many homeowners […]