Chicago Furnace Repair News

heatingrepair-chicago In Chicago HVAC contractors are required to have a Home repair license and a contractor license. There’s nothing wrong with small heatingrepair-chicago companies working from their home.  Apartments are another issue!

Does working from your home mean your not as worthy as a contractor working out of a business shop? Absolutely not, however guys that can’t keep a job in the heating and air conditioning business because they don’t have a drivers license or the have drug and alcohol problems, start up business to get fast cash from unsuspecting customers and theirs a lot of con men out there” and I see and hear this from our existing  customers and new customers that tell us the horror.  I hired an employee that had work for 6 other  ‘”reputable” heating company’s prior to me hiring him and I shortly realized why he could not keep a job

This has been dilemma in the heating and air conditioning business over the past 15 or twenty years or so, these hvac schools promise the world to these students telling them that they will get a great job in the hvac industry only to find out that no hvac company wants to hire them. And I’ll explain why’

It is my seen opinion that it’s not the fault of the new hvac job seeker that go to schools, but the fault lies with these hvac schools that are not teaching these guys or gals really what they need to know to be a hiring candidate by us hvac contractors.

These schools teaches the Curriculum what the state or feds financial funding makes mandatory so grants for these schools are given to students to attend.  My thought is why are these schools not teaching beyond that? These instructors in the past or are still practicing the hvac repair or installations and why would they” the instructors not share their knowledge of these things with their students of what they need to know for gainful employment in the heatingrepair-chicago? Is it that they side jobs for these instructors will shrink?  I know a company that actually performs hvac services from a car, you may say whats wrong with that? think about it  and make your own decisions about that…, this person smokes blunts all day and he pays  some one to drive him from call to call and 9 times out of 10 he has to go pick up the parts. His driver parks around the corner and this person will walk to the address. Only in America”

Let me make you consumers aware of these issues before you hire a young and inexperienced hvac technician to perform repairs or installations on your hvac systems. This could cost you more then money??????

Around The Town Heating and Cooling offers recommendations of qualified hvac companies beside ourselves. feel free to call us to have a more indepth conversion about this article. 312-243-9896

Chicago furnace, furnace repair in Chicago and surrounding communities is our services areas to provide heating and air conditioning repair services and installations of heating and air conditioning  appliances.

Furnace Chicago in cooperation with Chicago furnace has the greatest HVAC prices in the industry, We here at Around The Town Heating and Cooling price each job individually, every home or business boiler, furnace or air conditioning system is different, maybe slightly different, so therefore each estimate maybe slightly different. With every estimate ,we give you many options to choose from as well as keeping things simple and try not to over whelm you with chooses.  Furnace and boiler estimated repair pricing as follows: 

FREE service charge with the following repairs on your furnace or boiler.
 Furnace Igniters installed from                               $289-325               Less service call
Inducer motor installed from                 $350-600                                        Less service call
Blower motor installed from                    $325-750                                         Less service call
Furnace Flame sensor installed                $189-230                             Less service call
Gas valve installed from                              $285 to 975                              Less service call
Boiler circulation pump installed from  $475 -2200                                Less service call
Furnace circuit board installed from     $290-800                                    Less service call
Boiler ignition module installed from      $235- 735                          Less service call

Our standard service call fee is now $65.00

*Prices ranges are based on an average due to the wide variety of parts and costs per manufactures make and models of furnaces or boilers.  Call Around The Town HVAC today for Free estimates on new installations or call  and ask us approximate pricing on repairs or replacements. 312-243-9896

Chicago Furnace Repair / Heating Repair Company Chicago / HVAC Chicago. The February 2010 weird weather is here, not for long, so says the ground hog”. HVAC Chicago has great End Of Winter Special on all furnaces and boilers and humidifiers. Heating Repair Company Chicago also has great hvac maintenance agreement programs to ease the burden of the ever rising cost of heating and air conditioning repairs in Chicago.

Chicago Furnace Repair has new service call rates or travel charges starting 2-10-2010.  Montrose and North of: $85.00.Covers the first 15 minutes of diagnostics. Montrose and south to Cermak  Ave $ 65.00 Covers the first 15 minutes of diagnostics.  Cermak south to Route 30 $ 50.00 Covers the first 15 minutes of diagnostics. Unbelievable prices yes, We agree, and its time for some breaks to come your way from an Heating and Air Conditioning Company that cares.

Sure Comfort Furnaces starting @ 1399.oo installed or purchase your Own for the low low price of $850.00. Great opportunities coming your way shortly, stay tuned for Around The Town Heating and Cooling Specials on all R-22 air conditioning systems.

If the other guy tells you r-22 systems are not available or they are outlawed due to the new EPA regulations on the hcfc they are full of bull, systems are still available and the truth is that r-22 will be around for many years to come.

If your heating and air conditioning system is acting a fool, don`t hesitate to call Big Ed and Crew,  South Loop and North 312-243-9896  or Cermak south to midway 773-809-4103   or south southwest suburbs 708-388-2247

Have a great Day!

Furnace Blow Out Sale Chicago

Sure Comfort Furnaces Chicago asks is your home a wind tunnel? Do you feel drafts that never seems to go away? Is your sure comfort system,(your heating and cooling system) not providing you with sure comfort?

Heating and cooling and your indoor air quality should be a considerable thought in your comfort level in your home or place of business.

If your a family of 5 or just a couple without dependents or a single person on the go all the time, your safe haven is still your home at the end of the day.

So often we see in our industry customers that will buy big screen tv`s and all the bells and whistles with home entertainment systems as well as leather sofa`s and such. Now let me ask you this, what is one of the most common problems with electronics, refrigerators and dryers and furnace and air conditioning systems? Dirt, dust, dander, mold , dust mites and the big one is humidity, to much or the lack of..

Sure comfort systems offers the best in indoor air quality in your living space, your offices and your computer rooms. The Sure Comfort system by Around The Town Heating and Cooling offers a wide variety of Sure Comfort Systems to fit your comfort needs as well as your budget.

We have a great end of season Furnace blow out sale. All 2009 Furnaces must go. Call 312-243-98996 or 708-388-2247 to schedule your new furnace appointment.

Residential steam boiler Chicago

Steam boilers Chicago, Repair,  replace parts or install a new steam boiler. Not all residential hvac contractors install residential and light commercial boilers.

We here at Chicago Heating enjoy the challenge of a big clunky old steam boiler repair or replacement.  Repairing steam boilers can be a challenge, let me explain’ there`s times when the steam boiler piping are playing a symphony of clang clang clang, now why would the piping be clanging like that? 

There`s a few simple repair tips to alleviate these clangs. Often times over years a steam boiler builds up sediment in the radiators as well as in the bottom of the boiler itself.  That’s why its important and we stress this to steam boiler owners to flush your system once a week at a minimum, especially when the boiler and radiators are really old.  If the steam boiler was installed correctly then there is a skim valve at the boiler water level for skimming oils and such that float on the top half of the boiler, that skim valve should be open weekly to remove oils and such. Remember to use proper safety procedures when performing these tasks. If your not sure how to perform this maintenance, call us at 312-243-9896!

Other reasons for pipe clanging is lack of condensate return water returning back to the boiler.  Let me explain where the water comes from, as the steam travels through the piping and radiators the steam gives off its heat and by doing so the steam turns back to condensate and the process is continual.  Reasons for this could be that the radiators are pitched the opposite way from the steam shut off valves,why is this a problem?  the radiators should have a pitch back towards the valve so the water can travel back to the boiler for the process to continue. Why would the steam radiators be tipped the wrong way? often times in older homes ,apartments and some commercial structures the wood or surface the radiators are standing on sink due to the weight of the radiators.

Other problems related to clanging is basement renovations. Why is this a problem you may ask?  We see from time to time where  the low hanging pipes are bothersome and the homeowners will have them lifted a bit and this has caused many of steam boilers to get to clanging, because the lifted piping was traping condensate. If you remodel your basement and you keep your steam boiler, and you want to raise your piping remember its expensive and has to be performed by a skilled Steam boiler contractor. 

There are many more reasons for clanging of steam boiler piping, we will discuss this topic in more detail in our next steam boiler blog, Thanks Big Ed

Residential Steam Boiler Chicago, Chicago heating in cooperation with Around The Town Heating and Cooling offers great pricing on new Residential steam boilers Chicago, if your in need we will be there indeed! Call 312-243-9896.

Furnace Chicago, Chicago Heating Company expounds about an article that was written about licensed and unlicensed heating and air conditi0ning contractors. There are contractors performing construction work as well as plumbing work ,heating work etc.  By state and city ordinances that’s wrong or illegal.

All contractors suppose to be licensed, there are contractors out there that have no contractors licensed, and should have because they do great work and by code, and then there are licensed contractors that shoudn`t have a license because they butcher work and take short cuts and such;  Furnace and air conditioning companies really should have a hvac license, as well as any other contractors.

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Nate and all reputable hvac contractors and with cooperation of the International Building Code , RSES and ACCA and many more organizations should petition to have all Heating Companies to be licensed to purchase a furnace or boiler just like EPA made it mandatory to be licensed to buy, handle and use refrigerants and condensing units.

America it has been said to be the land of opportunity, so appreciating a person(s) trying to start a business in any field gets a thumbs up by us here at Around The Town Heating and Cooling a Chicago heating and air conditioning contractor.  If you start a business and don`t have a license, after you do a few jobs take some of your profit and get licensed ‘but do not do any type of construction or trade work without insurance.’

There are hvac contractors out there in the Chicago land area that have no business being out there performing service and installations of heating and air conditioning equipment and the majority of us good contractors know who they are.

Sure wish the heating business was like it use to be where every legitimate hvac contractor got their piece of the pie. Now this business is nothing but….

Homeowners it is permissible and your right to get a copy of the contractors insurance and license with you as the certificate holder on the insurance certificate.

In closing, licensing is important but not the end of the world.  Choose your contractor wisely, check them out and trust your gut feelings about the contractor you like, because your feelings are usually right!

If your in need of a Chicago heating contractor call us today at 312-243-9896.

Big Ed

Furnaces verses Boilers the age old question, which heating device provides a better source of Heat?  Steam or water boiler heat is the most comfortable heat provided, how ever cost can be an issue.

Forced air heat can give you efficiencies up to 97% meaning that you only lose 3% of natural gas efficiency up your chimney so to speak.

How ever with forced air heat you have many options to aid in cleaning you indoor air quality like Honeywell germicidal UV lights as well as the clean air effects of Trane electronic air cleaner which can trap and eliminate 99% of your indoor pollutants such as dust, dander, mites and spores as well as cooking odors and cigarette smoke if applies.

Boiler heat whether it be Steam or Water and is flowing through cast iron radiators gives you a pretty good efficient heat source because cast iron retains its heat long after the boiler shuts down and that helps in less fuel consumption.

Copper fin tube radiators are more appealing then cast iron radiators however copper fin tube baseboard cools down much more quickly and fuel consuption is greater.

If you live in an older home in Beverly, and other Chicago and suburban neighborhoods where boilers are still used and a new boiler is needed make sure your sales Rep. sizes the boiler correctly and gives you all the options for your boiler before you make your decision and see if your budget and your building structure could handle a forced air system as an option.

With the go green movement, super high efficient boilers have been made available however the sticker shock has been issues for the consumer. Research what you may need then call a qualified boiler company.

If your in need of boiler repairs or replacements feel free to call Around The Town Heating and Cooling Today! 312-243-9896 or 708-388-2247

The Government’s scrappage scheme gives cash to homeowners seeking to replace inefficient boilers.

By Simon Read

Don’t underestimate the potential cost of repairs and parts – modern boilers may need more regular and expensive attention

Don’t underestimate the potential cost of repairs and parts – modern boilers may need more regular and expensive attention.

The first application forms for people to claim £400 under the Government’s boiler scrappage scheme were posted out this week. Some 6,000 people had pre-registered for the forms, which were issued by the Energy Saving Trust from Monday.

But with just 125,000 possible grants available under the scheme, experts say anyone delaying applying could miss out.

“There are approximately four million G-rated boilers in the UK which qualify for the scheme, but there are only 125,000 grants available,” says Kevin Miles, chief executive of npower retail. “Our advice is don’t leave it too late, get it before it’s gone.”

Is £400 enough to persuade you to upgrade your boiler – Spend & Save , Money – The Independent

Homeowners considering signing up to the government’s £400 boiler scrappage grant have been warned it could prove “financial madness” by Britain's best-known plumber, who also says many modern condensing boilers simply aren’t up to the job.

Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, says most people would be far better off avoiding the scheme if it involves ripping out an inefficient, but functioning boiler. He warns that new models can be problematic, expensive to repair and often don't last.

via Tempted by the boiler scrappage scheme? It could cost you | Money | The Guardian.