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 […]
A Fresh Start with a New Bryant 96% Efficient Furnace Last week, we had the pleasure of installing a super high-efficiency Bryant 96% furnace at a home on Addison and Hermitage Street in Chicago. During the installation, we discovered a major issue: the existing evaporator coil was melted and clogged with debris. What Does a […]
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, […]
Troubleshooting Your Central Air Conditioner: Why It’s Blowing Warm Air There’s nothing worse than turning on your central air conditioning on a warm day only to find it blowing warm air. As we brace for another hot Chicago summer, it’s crucial to ensure your AC is ready to keep your home cool. If your central […]
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 […]
As you may have heard, Governor Pritzker today issued a lockdown for the state of Illinois, effective Saturday. The order will require residents to “shelter in place” until further notice. All “non-essential businesses” will be ordered to close. Providing HVAC equipment and services to Chicago residences and businesses is considered essential work. Therefore Around The Town […]
Home heating; the absence of cold. Home heating has many sources of cold air removal. Let’s take fire places for example; fireplaces have been a heating source ever since fire was created, however fireplaces were first used during the Roman era. Not every Roman had a fireplace, mostly the elite Romans were privileged. Home heating […]
How to Find a Professional AC Repair Contractor in Chicago Finding a professional AC repair contractor in Chicago is crucial for ensuring your air conditioning system functions efficiently and safely. Licensed AC repair contractors are required to have extensive knowledge and the proper certifications to handle the complexities of AC systems, especially in a city […]
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. […]