Chicago Cooling Ordinance — 2025 Update Chicago’s Cooling Ordinance, adopted June 22, 2022, is now fully in force. All covered buildings must have permanent air-conditioning in designated common areas as of May 1, 2024. 1. Ordinance Snapshot Cooling trigger: Heat-index > 80 °F Temporary A/C: Allowed only through April 30, 2024 Permanent A/C: Required starting […]
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Before and After of a Trane Commercial Rooftop Unit Replacement in Chicago, IL
Greetings to our Chicago community and HVAC enthusiasts around the globe! Today, we’re excited to share a fascinating look into the world of commercial HVAC transformations. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and this one speaks volumes. Buckle up as we dive into the tale of a transformative journey from […]
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 […]
Evergreen Park, Licensed HVAC Contractor As a homeowner it’s my responsibility to hire a licensed HVAC contractor in Evergreen Park IL. An unlicensed HVAC contractor may not perform their duties to code. It is a necessity that you hire a licensed heating and air conditioning contractor Evergreen Park IL for this reason. It is very […]
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 […]
Central Air Conditioner and Furnace Prices Central air conditioner and furnace prices. There has been an increase in the price of central air conditioners and furnaces. An overview of HVAC systems and their costs. Typically, residential homes are equipped with a split system. Split systems consist of three components that work in concert. Air conditioners are […]
A gas furnace and an electric furnace differ primarily in how they generate heat for your home: Gas Furnace: Fuel Source: Uses natural gas or propane to generate heat. Operation: A gas furnace burns the gas in a combustion chamber, producing heat. This heat is transferred to the air via a heat exchanger, and a […]
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 […]