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Chicago HVAC.  Today’s HVAC systems are more sophisticated now then of old.  Consequently, most of the problems with your system will require a service technician with the new state of the art diagnostics training.

Nate, (North American Training Excellence) aids in the higher learning of new and old hvac systems to our service technicians and installers. Chicago Hvac, Air conditioning,  Boilers, Electronic air cleaners, humidifiers, furnaces, thermostats and uv lights company can preserve the efficiency of your hvac system in Chicago by performing basic tune ups and maintenance.  Maintenance agreements are readily available to you just by calling 312-243-9896.

On to a new subject, lets talk about the ratings of a company, and who governs if the company is reputable or not?

Chicago hvac market is a tough market to compete in, prices are either to high or to low and the consumer thinks their getting jacked. Or your not a big enough company, or your not a member of the BBB or as we call it Bad business bureau, boy some of the companies listed with the BBB with a five star rating have changed their name of their business 5,6,7? times or have been sued many times in court and still have a five star rating, go figure”. The BBB has contacted our company on many occasions asking us to be a member. Just give them some money every year and you too can have a five star rating, they have us listed as a B-company because they have insufficient information to determine how long we been operating, and do not have sufficient background information on this business. My thought is: if the BBB can’t find us in Illinois then how does that go to the creditability of their establishment?

Here’s another establishment that has my crawl, Angie’s list. They to, will allow Around The Town Heating and Cooling to place an ad with them for about $500.00 a month, this will buy us a rep.  Seems to me that money can buy any company a reputation. Homes owners can also pay Angie’s list about $60.oo or so a year to find a reputable company, “come on consumers wake up” Again money in the skilled trade sector puts you on top.

Today 2010, the consumer with the free aid of the internet can find any information about any type of company they wish too. Save your money consumers towards your repair or installation of your hvac system in and around the Chicago land area and stop giving it to these rating companies. Go with the information you find and then go with your gut. Call 312-243-9896 or 708-388-2247.

Big Ed

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 were about to begin on it. That’s after they considered another home that was aesthetically pleasing but had major issues that came to light upon closer inspection.

For previously owned homes, an inspector will estimate the age of major components, giving the home buyer a sense of when they will need replacing. A furnace, for example, often lasts 12 to 15 years; a water heater from 10 to 12 years, he says.

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Furnace repair contractor Chicago 1-8-2010 The snow has come and gone for the moment. The frigid temperatures according to the newscasters are to follow in the next couple of days. One of the most common problems we see with furnaces and boilers during the snow and then the frigid cold is the flue pipe freezing up.

The flue pipe rarely freezes completely, but what does happen is that the moisture that is created from the warm flue gases hitting the cold outside temperature`s creates condensation in the flue pipe then drains back down to the furnace or boiler causing pressure switch problems as well as an abundance of water backing up in the inducer motor which causes flash codes of three blinks, most manufactures use the same codes. Sometimes the water in the inducer motor also has to do with improper drain line installations as well as clogged drains from the secondary heat exchanger on high efficient furnaces or boilers.

Another problem with high snow and frigid weather is the PVC flue pipe that exits the side of your structure or home,on occasions when the PVC pipe was not raised 2 feet above ground level, snow drifts can block the Pvc flue pipe causing  pressure switch problems as well. You can`t stop Mother Nature but you can be aware of issues due to Mother Nature concerning your high efficient furnace.

Another problem we see when the weather is snowy and rigidly cold is gas meter regulators that clog up and decrease the flow of natural gas supplied to your structure or home. This is not real common but we see this problem 4 or 5 times a year and usually peoples gas or nicor gas takes care or the problem if our service technicians cannot. We can only clear snow or ice away from the regulator and clean the venting screen otherwise the gas meter belongs to the gas companies and they must do all the other repairs beyond our control.

In closing if you are having flash codes of three on your furnace look at the obvious problems mentioned above before condemning the furnace. It can be confusing, but correctable.

One other problem that can cause pressure switch problems besides a defective pressure switch is a crack or cracks in the heat exchanger, we will leave that for a different blog.

In closing We from Around The Town Heating say have a safe and prosperous New year and pay attention to the obvious first by Calling Around The Town Heating and Cooling for all your HVAC needs. 312-243-9896 or 708-388-2247 Thanks Big Ed!

Furnace Repair 24/7 – Chicago furnace/Boiler contractor says to you, are you prepared for winter? If not why not? This Furnace repair contractor of Chicago is prepared for your furnace or boiler problems and are ready to repair them as soon as you call.

The common home owner has no clue who to call when their heating system fails. Our company extends to you our services of furnace and boiler repair or replacement. Our company also wants you to know that when you call us you are not calling a side jobber. we  are a full service and legitimate hvac corporation and we have service fees and hourly rates that apply.

If you are looking for the cheap repair man or person just remember you get what you pay for as depicted from the pictures below.

These above photo`s of a customers furnace that suppose to be five years old.  Left photo is the back of the furnace and the right photo was the front of the furnace when we first viewed it, and the customer was told it was new five years back, and according to the model and serial number it was twelve years old not five years like the side jobber said.  Notice this horrific installation, this customer said they got a great price five years ago” it was only $1700.00″ installed. The bottom line is if your looking cheap the above references is what you can get.

Furnace Repair Evergreen Park/Chicago/Hickory Hills 10-31-09 We received many calls for furnace repairs and estimates on new furnace replacement, and the first thing we hear from customers is I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Around the Town and Heating and Cooling 312 243-9896 a Chicago Furnace Company understands your concerns about spending money in these difficult economic times. This is why we offer many specials and affordable prices to our customers. Go to the home page of this blog or click a link. Getting your furnace cleaned and checked before the bitter cold weather is here is important. Preventative maintenance for your home’s furnace helps ensures your system stays strong all winter. A well maintained furnace can improve your furnace efficiency and can save you money on your energy bills.

Our HVAC technician when performing a furnace tune up will adjust and clean the blower motor and  components. By removing the excess dirt buildup this will insure proper airflow.  proper air flow  increases heat capacity and furnace  reliability. Check and adjust air flow and fan control for accurate temperature.  This is called delta t or temperate differents.  (Furnace Repair)  By doing this the fan will come on and off at the predetermined temperature, making the room heat more accurate. Check and replace standard air filters. A clogged filter can reduce airflow and cause a system to cease operation.
During a furnace clean and check.  Lubricate moving parts. Poor lubrication can cause motor drag requiring more use of electricity. Checking the heat exchangers. This can locate cracks and separations. These cracks and separations can result in dangerous carbon monoxide leakage. Checking the high limit and other safety controls. This is the main control in the furnace to prevent it from overheating.

The HVAC technician will also check for flue obstructions. Most furnaces today have safties for this as well. He will tighten all electrical connections and check belts for cracks and wear.

The burner operation should be checked and cleaned is necessary, and the thermocouple should be checked to see if it needs to be replaced. Also your gas line should be checked for leaks from the furnace shut off valves to the burners.
Your furnace and heating system is mechanical just like a car, and needs regular maintenance to continue run properly. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your furnace tune-up.  A little furnace maintenance prevention goes a long way.
Chicago 312-243-9896 or Suburbs 708-388-2247

Air conditioning Chicago The Competition is fierce in the heating and cooling business. Open up the phone book and you will see page after page of heating and air conditioning companies. How many companies can start with the letter A.? There are so many HVAC companies advertising on the internet it can make you dizzy. Drive down the street and count the Heating and Air Conditioning trucks you see in a short time. Some of these companies I`m sure you never heard of and either have I. Joe’s Heating , Bob’s Heating etc. etc. who are these people?

Every guy graduating HVAC school is opening up their own business. They are under the misconception that all you have to do is put your name on the side of a truck and do some advertising and viola you are a instant heating and cooling contractor. The don’t have the experience that come with doing years of HVAC service in the field. Today every company has a flashy gimmick or a slick sales pitch. They even have celebrities pitching their Heating and Cooling company to you. They have offers that claim to save you money, sound too good to be true? Probably because it isn’t.

Around The Town Heating and Cooling a Chicago Air Conditioning and Furnace Service Repair and Installation Company we don’t do flashy gimmicks or slick sales pitches. All these other HVAC companies just want to get their foot in the door. Once they do then they can try to sell a bunch of services you don’t need. The difference between them and Around The Town Heating and Cooling a Chicago A/C sales, service, and installation company is we give you the best quality work at the most affordable prices.

Our A/C service technicians will diagnose your air conditioning system repair without  trying to push other service work on you. We have our customer’s best interest at heart because we want you to be repeat customers. Check us out and you will see the difference.
Call Today to schedule an appointment 312-243-9896 or suburbs 708-388-2247
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