Understanding Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency

If you live in Bucktown or the South Loop here in Chicago, it is time to start looking for a new air conditioner. Spring and summer are just around the corner, and it is time to think about that hot and sweaty weather that will be here shortly. However, in your search for a new […]

10 Reasons Why You Need To Buy A New Furnace Now

We have had a fairy mild winter so far here in Chicago.  However, now that we are in February, old man winter has seemed to finally show up.  The days and night have finally gotten much colder, and we are finally getting some snow.  The cold temperatures are now finally giving our furnaces a workout. […]

Central Air Conditioning – Beware of the Free Offers

Central Air Conditioning Specials There are many heating and air conditioning companies that offer free furnaces with the purchase of a central air conditioning purchase. If you think about it, you will have to dig deep into your pockets to get that special. What I mean by that is; to receive such a great deal like […]

Chicago Air Conditioning Repair

Chicago air conditioning repair Finding a Chicago air conditioning repair specialist in Chicago is a daunting task with all the HVAC contractors available. Around the Town Heating & Cooling will meet and exceed your expectations when it comes to heating or air conditioning repair. Summer is coming so maintenance is key insuring your  air conditioning […]

How To Prepare Your Air Conditioner For Summer

With summer right around the corner, there are definitely a few things you can do to your air conditioner to help it run this summer. When it turns hot, you want your air conditioner to work and not sputter out and die.

What is an AFUE Rating and Why It Is Important?

What does AFUE stand for? AFUE is an abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. It is important, because the FTC requires that all new furnaces and boilers display the AFUE ratings. It allows consumers to compare the energy efficiency of different furnaces and boilers. Many consumers have confusion over what Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency actually […]

New Furnace/New air conditioning

Planning on up grading your air conditioning systems?  That is a wise choice since most of the new furnace and air conditioning systems are much more energy efficient. If you are going to only replace your furnace, make sure that the blower motor is sized correctly to handle air flow issues as well as the possibility […]