With air conditioner season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about installing a new air conditioner. Now, if you live in South Loop, BuckTown, Wicker Park, or the West Loop, you may have started looking already with the sixty degree day we had today! However, there are a few things you […]
Once we get the summer’s first heat wave, many people find that their air conditioners do not work, or they are not working as well as the homeowner wants. There is nothing worse than sitting in your home sweating while you try and figure out what air conditioning problem you have on your hands. Here […]
It’s time for a new furnace, you know you need one, however the money is scarce but your credit is decent. Where are furnace loans available? At Around the Town Heating and Cooling, we offer financing two ways. First, we have Spring Leaf Financing that’s available to you. If you live in Chicago, we also […]
In this economy, everybody is trying to save a buck (myself included!). However, there are certain things that you should not try to do yourself at home or hire a handyman. Many Chicago HVAC repairs need a licensed professional Chicago HVAC Contractor to do them. There are many reasons why NOT to hire handyman, and […]
Heating contractors in Chicago are a dime a dozen. How often do you need a heating contractor? Once, twice a year maybe; the right answer is twice a year for an annual maintenance check for your heating and cooling system. That is predicated on the heating contractor you choose and if that heating contractor knows […]
Nothing is worse than your furnace going out in the middle of winter (especially if you live in a colder climate like Chicago). In a panic, you are trying to figure out what the best furnace is for your home. Here are a few questions to ask when you are deciding which Trane furnace to […]
Picking a contractor for your HVAC system needs in Chicago can be a daunting task. However, there are some definite things you can do that will make deciding on a contractor an easier job. The first thing you need to find out is if your HVAC contractor is insured. Do NOT ever assume that all contractors […]
On Saturday 11-19 2011 at 4:45pm as I was driving from a boiler service call and listening to the loop at 97.9, there was an ad I heard that was distasteful to say the least. The Carrier ad mentions a homeowner needing assistance on a furnace problem and whom should they call. The husband in this […]
Every season you seem to find little quirks with your boiler whether it’s a steam or water boiler. This seems par for the course for boilers. However, these quirks can be laid to rest maintenance. Has any hvac contractor you’ve used for service ever shown you how to do simple maintenance on your steam or […]
While you are searching for a hvac contractor, you will find lists and lists of heating and cooling contractors. It may be difficult to figure out who to choose. That is a decision we all have to make concerning service needs. I myself call and talk to the representative of the service company, and if […]