Nine times out of ten, a furnace blowing cold air is one of five problems — and two of them you can rule out yourself in the next five minutes, without tools and without a service call. Check these two things first Thermostat fan set to ON — ON runs the blower continuously, so between […]
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Most furnace repairs in Chicago come down to a service call plus one part — and which part it is matters far more than which neighborhood you live in. A flame sensor is the cheap end of the scale; a control board or blower motor sits in the middle; a cracked heat exchanger is […]
The short answer: schedule furnace maintenance in Chicago in September or early October — after cooling season winds down, before the first hard freeze. Here’s why that window matters more here than almost anywhere else. Chicago’s heating season punishes late scheduling When the first real cold snap hits — usually early November — two things […]
A furnace tune-up in Chicago typically costs somewhere between the price of a dinner out and a fraction of what a single emergency no-heat call runs in January. Most Chicago HVAC companies charge a flat rate for a standalone tune-up, with maintenance-plan members paying less — and the honest answer is that the cheapest tune-up […]
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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 […]
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Just Bought a Google Nest Learning Thermostat? Let Around the Town HVAC Install It Right
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your home—sleek design, adaptive scheduling, energy savings, and full smart-home compatibility. But to get the performance, comfort, and efficiency it’s known for, professional installation matters. Around the Town HVAC makes Nest installation simple, fast, and worry-free. Our licensed technicians ensure […]
If you have a smart thermostat but still find yourself too hot in one room and too cold in another, you are not alone. Most thermostats only measure the temperature right where they are installed—usually in a hallway or central spot. That single reading rarely reflects the true comfort level throughout the house. I found […]
At Around the Town Heating & Cooling Inc., we are committed to providing our clients with the latest in energy-efficient and smart home solutions. One of the standout products we offer is the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Generation). This innovative device not only learns your temperature preferences but also adjusts automatically to optimize comfort and […]
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