HVAC Contractors and Their Favorite Customers

Dogs always seem to appear when we are performing a repair on air conditioning outdoor units. Recently, the same thing happened while installing a air conditioner in Midlothian off 145th and Pulaski Rd.  The boxer just came upon us, and when we realized this fact, we nearly jumped out of our skin. The good thing […]

New furnace warranty

Furnace manufactures require the homeowners to register their new furnace, boilers, and air conditioners within 60 days of purchase in order to receive the ten year parts warranty. If the equipment is not registered, the warranty reverts back to a 5 year parts warranty. At Around The Town Heating, we register all heating and air […]

Five-Star Furnace Chicago

Todays economy requires due diligent when replacing one’s furnace heating system in Chicago. Many consumers think that the lowest bid or estimate for their furnace that they receive is the way to go. However, that thinking can be wrong. Just this morning I went to a home that had a new boiler installed by a well […]

High Quality Furnace Chicago

Autumn is upon us and the team at Around the Town team is looking forward to providing service for all our customers throughout the heating season. Big Ed and the team at Around the Town are ready to assist you with your heating problems. From a new furnace to a boiler installation to a filter […]

boiler/steam/water

Boilers can be energy efficient and a good source of comfort heating. The difference between boilers heating with radiators verses forced air heating systems is that boiler with cast iron radiators retain the heat in the radiators much longer due to the latent heat produced by the hot water or steam in the radiators. Because […]

Chicago Boiler Repair/Installations

Floods from July created all kinds of havoc in and around the Chicagoland region. Many people lost valuable items because of the floods. If you were a victim of the floods, there is assistance through FEMA. However, you need to act quickly, because the FEMA deadline is October 18 2010. Was your chicago boiler or […]

Energy star heating and cooling equipment

There is a lot of new heating and cooling equipment out there that is very cool like this Westinghouse air conditioniner and this hot new Modulating Furnace by Westinghouse. If you are interested in high end Furnace and air conditioning systems, you really need to check out those 2 heating and cooling pieces of equipment. This equipment […]

Heating Maintenance

Heating companies refer themselves as heating and cooling contractors, in the residential sector of heating and cooling which is why we refer to ourselves as comfort heating specialists.  As comfort heating specialist, it is our obligation to give you the most reliable and accurate information looking for an honest heating (comfort heating specialist) company. Around […]

After buying home, plan for expenses

Many first-time owners don’t set enough funds aside for maintenance and emergency repairs, industry experts say. January 01, 2010|By Amy Hoak Chicago — On his road to homeownership, Scott Leibfried has learned one thing: Expect the unexpected. He and his wife had an offer accepted on a home, only to later find that foreclosure proceedings […]

Carbon Monoxide / Furnace

Now is the time to start thinking about having your furnace cleaned and checked or replaced before winter. Seasonal furnace maintenance is essential to make sure your furnace is running efficiently. Preventative maintenance is very important for your furnace. Carbon monoxide leakage can occur in your home without your knowledge. Carbon monoxide is a harmful […]