DIY Heating Repairs vs. Professional Services: What You Need to Know In Chicago, the ease of ordering parts online has led many homeowners to attempt DIY repairs on their heating systems to save money. While this may seem cost-effective, there are critical factors to consider before you dive into fixing your furnace. The Risks of […]
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Is Your Furnace or Central Air Conditioning Making Strange Noises?
Is Your Furnace or Central Air Conditioning Making Strange Noises? A concerned customer recently contacted us through our website about unusual noises coming from their heating and cooling system. This is a common issue many homeowners in Chicago encounter with both furnaces and air conditioners. If your system is making odd sounds, it might be […]
The Hidden Danger of Clogged Chimneys: What You Need to Know Clogged chimneys are a common issue, especially with older atmospheric furnaces and boilers that vent flue gases through steel pipes into the chimney. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in chimney collapses, raising concerns about safety and efficiency. Why This Matters: As the government pushes […]
DIY vs. Professional HVAC Repairs What Heating & Air Conditioning Repairs Can You Do Yourself and When Should You Call a Heating Contractor? With the rise of online parts depots, many Chicago homeowners are opting to repair their own heating systems to save money. But is this approach wise? The Risks of DIY Repairs While […]
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 […]
HVAC service call diagnostic fees can vary from company to company. A reputable company will also offer a timeframe for their diagnostic fee that sets them apart from the competition. For a hvac service call diagnostic furnace diagnostic, we allow 1 hour. There are many instances where the homeowner, another HVAC contractor or for that […]
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 […]
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 […]