A Chicago furnace installation gone wrong shows why hiring licensed HVAC contractors matters. Missing return air and improper supply ducts are serious problems that affect safety and performance.
The Truth About Dirty Furnace Filters A significant portion of the furnace service calls we go on trace back to one thing: a dirty filter that should have been changed weeks or months earlier. A clogged filter doesn’t just reduce air quality — it causes real mechanical failures that cost real money to fix. The […]
There are plenty of reasons to keep repairing an older furnace — and there are clear signs that it’s time to move on. If you’re on the fence, here are 10 reasons a new furnace might be the right call this year. Energy savings add up fast. If your furnace is 15–20 years old, it […]
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Chicago Wind Causing Heating Problems? Your Furnace or Boiler May Be Experiencing a Downdraft
Why Your Furnace or Boiler Stops Working on Windy Days Have you ever noticed your furnace or boiler acting up during very windy weather? In some homes, strong winds can interfere with the way a heating system vents exhaust gases. This problem is often caused by something called a downdraft. A downdraft happens when wind […]
Space heaters cause an estimated 1,700 house fires every year in the United States — most of them preventable. At Around the Town Heating & Cooling Inc., we see the aftermath of heating emergencies every winter. The safest approach is a well-maintained primary heating system, but when a space heater is part of the picture, […]
Vent covers are easy to ignore, but when dust and debris build up, they can circulate back into your home, reduce airflow, and make your heating and cooling system work harder than it should. At Around the Town Heating and Cooling, we recommend adding vent cover cleaning to your regular home maintenance routine. It is […]