The Department Of Energy has passed a new law concerning the efficiency ratings of new furnaces. New federal efficiency guidelines for new furnaces are starting as of May 1st, 2013. Since there is such a large carbon footprint that is being left on this earth, the federal government is pushing for more stringent guidelines for […]
Humidity abuses your air conditioning system. Humidity destroys drywall and things in your home. Humidity is terrible in your wine cellar. Humidity in the spring and summer sucks. However, humidity in the winter can be a life saver. You all know about the lack of humidity in the winter causing distress on your skin, nose, […]
Today’s furnaces can run up to 97% energy efficient. The standard furnace of today is a minimum of 80% efficient. Now, if you have a 20 year or older furnace, you can be sending your hard earned money up the chimney and providing new corporate jets for the gas company Ceo’s. Ask yourself, is that […]
Is boiler heat becoming a less desirable source of heat? We have seen a small decline in new home construction boiler installations for comfort heating. However, we have seen an increase in boilers in new construction for heating the sidewalks, driveways, and basement floors. We get phone calls from customers who want to remove their […]
We Chicagoans can handle the sleet, cold rain, blowing fierce snowy days and nights and the frigidly cold temperatures, but what we Chicagoans can’t handle, is those high gas bills! You might say how do we avoid the corporate greed of Nicor, Peoples Energy and Nibsco, who charges us to the hilt for warmth from the […]
If your in need of a furnace, heater, or a boiler repair contractor, why would you call anyone but Around The Town Heating and Cooling? We are located in 2 locations: 4912 135Th St. in Crestwood (708-560-5410) and 3511 west 116th Pl. in Chicago (312-243-9896). We are a small company with high expectations of our […]