Yesterday was a nice day, it reminds me that soon our central air conditioning systems will be turning on. Do you remember if your air conditioning system was working properly at the end of summer last year 2009? If you look at your last years check ledger and see you had to pay high prices for air conditioning repairs or your electric bill was exorbitant then its time to call The Good Guys at Around The Town Air conditioning. 312-243-9896.

We have assistant from our wholesale supply house’s on pre-season air conditioning sale, package  specials and we are passes those savings on to you. In March, the deals are so great you would feel guilty buying from us” thinking they are not making no money”

Maybe we will not much money with our air conditioning specials on one install but we will survive on volume and that’s good for you the consumer.

If your curiosity got the best of you, pick up the phone and schedule an appointment for a free estimate on a new air conditioning system in Chicago. 

South loop or downtown Chicago Call 312-243-9896 or 773-809-4103 or in the burbs call 708-388-2247.

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Many Chicago and local residents do not realize their home heating and air conditioning system operates approximately 3,000 hours per year. To put this “run time” in perspective, a car driven for the same 3,000 hours at 65 miles per hour would travel 195′000 miles.

No one would consider such a journey without arranging for oil changes, lubrication, and routine tune-ups and tire rotation along the way to assure the efficiency, safety and reliability of the vehicle.

Your home air conditioning and heating system works many more hours than your car, and, like your car, needs routine tune-ups to operate in an efficient, safe, and reliable manner.

Around the Town’s unique precision tune-up includes a 12 point inspection that will restore your heating and air conditioning system to its very best condition.

No other Chicago or local heating and air conditioning company performs a comparable precision tune-up. In fact, it often takes us an hour or so or more to perform the spring air conditioning tune up.

This unique precision tune-up is available to you for only the next 90 days at a special discounted price of only $79.00.

Since your system will likely be running approximately3,000 hours this year call us at (312-243-9896) and ask to schedule an appointment to have your air conditioning system brought up to maximum operating standards.

Don’t wait, start saving money today!
Our Other phone numbers to call in your area to schedule your spring air conditioning maintenance Chicago and south southwest suburbs are773-809-4103 or 708-388-2247, hurry call now!

Back to the topic of selling air conditioners, Around The Town Heating and Cooling is offering 90 days same as cash financing for qualified buyers and we’re also offering a layaway plan if you need that option.

Spring then summer will come very quick and if you live in the high rises of Chicago your air conditioning season will start shortly. If you were having problems with your air conditioner at the end of last summer then it may be a wise decision to call and schedule a cleaning for your air conditioner this way you save money on the service call the labor and the price of freon per pound is a bit cheaper. Air conditioner Chicago has clean and check prices that can’t be beat. Call today to schedule your air conditioner tune up now. Be the first on the list.  Call Now. South loop air conditioner and Downtown Chicago 312-243-9896  Citywide773-809-4103 south suburbs 708-388-2247

A C services Chicago have been providing  individual attention, one customer at a time, we provide quality service to each customer every time.  We perform our a c services and a c installations correctly the first time striving to continually earn your business, possible for life.  Let us be your last a c repair and a c installation company of Chicago you will ever have to call.

A C  repair Chicago this spring 2010 are offering many great deals, such as service call discounts, specials on a c installations and exceptional good pricing on a c tune ups or clean and checks if you will.

Wrigley Field AC Repair Companyextend services before, during and after the Cubbies kick the buts of their opponents, no worries if your a c fails around game day or game time we will have your air conditioning up and running in no time and that’s a promise we can keep!

A C specials 2010. If  you are maintenance orientated and are thinking about using your income tax money on your a/c replacement, or for a entire new system give us a call and we will provide you with a free quote for your replacement a/c system.

If your a/c systems was acting up at the end of the  last summer, then it makes good sense to get a early jump on our schedule for your a/c tune up. Early bird gets the worm price’s, call today for your health of your a c system. Call 312-243-9896

Corporate America along with the lobbyist and our Government create these dilutions to promote growth not for us middle class Americans, if that exists anymore”. Not to stimulate the economy, there’s a contradiction in terms; Stimulate whose economy? Supply-side economics was Reagan, Stimulate the economy was seldom heard until Mr. Idiot Bush came to dictatorship. The economy was fine until the dictator put us in all these wars and through collateral damage killed all these Americans due to his ego and greed.

For the moment forget Green. Here’s a thought to ponder? Home entertainment, VHS’s worked well; cd players work well, now we as consumers are being forced to buy what? Blue Ray player’s we can use a regular cd in Blue Ray but you can’t use blue ray in a regular cd player. It can be argued that this is solely for our better entertainment, and will stimulate the economy” is it? The government last year went completely fiber optical in our cabling system, what don’t we know about this?

Let’s get back on subject of Green.
Going Green is being forced on us the same way,as blue ray and fiber optics was, why? Yes buying green products will save you energy dollars and supposably lower the fossil fuel consumption. However by the time you truly save this money on the green hvac you purchased, it will be time to repurchase again, statement of fact. We as consumers have to spend money we don’t have so our government can consume more of the fossil fuels for their agenda’s, as well as you buy green today, tomorrow the utility companies raise their rates, Catch 22???

Now we are not completely against the Green movement, however Green becomes a topic when it suites the needs of the wealth and our Government, of course we know this is one of the same.

Tips for Green HVAC Products Such as; Air Conditioning, Boiler and Furnace use.
Increase Your Attic Insulation— adding more insulation is one of the best investments you can make. It will provide a return on investment in a matter of a few months to a few years. During a snow fall have you noticed snow on your neighbor’s roof but not yours?Provided the sun is not blaring, the most likely cause is lack of attic insulation. In the summer you go into your attic and its every bit of 160 degree’s up there, image without insulation were that heat is penetrating? Heat moves to cold, Think about that and the effects on your a/c use and the watts you are consuming. Insulate your attic and have us out to install your attic fan 312-243-9896 to remove the heat from the attic.

Install Ceiling Fans—The breeze created by a good ceiling fan can eliminate the need to run your AC on cooler days, and will allow you to set the thermostat a few degrees higher on days when your air conditioning is in operation. Ceiling fans also help distribute warm air in the winter, helping to reduce energy costs year round.
Seal and Insulate Duct work—poorly sealed duct work can drastically reduce the cooling efficiency of your heating and air conditioning system, as can duct work that runs through uninsulated spaces like attics, garages, and crawl spaces. Call us today to schedule a estimate for duct wrapping 312-243-9896
Install Programmable Thermostats,programmable thermostats help reduce energy consumption since you won’t have to remember to turn the AC up or down. In addition, every degree higher you set your AC will reduce your home cooling costs by 3 to 5 percent. Programmable thermostats are a pain at first but the little pain now will increase your comfort level later. And folks be truthful your comfort level should be your concern, it is for me.

Spring is around the corner so feel free to call Around The Town Heating and Cooling about your Air conditioning sytem repair, replace or tune it up. Chicago Hvac Call 312-243-9896 or the south suburbs call 708-388-2247!

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Other contractors may or may not be telling you that the cost of changing your a/c system Chicago is very expensive due to the new EPA laws governing R-22 refrigerant, poppycock, there are still r-22 systems available and Around The Town Heating & Cooling has them.

If you are a tenant in a High rise apartment or condo feel free to call us for a free quote for your new a/c systems today!

Furnace`s Chicago, If your High Rise condo or apartment has it’s own Heating system or Gas  Furnace and your not sure which hvac contractor handles or is willing to work in the high rise complexes, look no further. Here at Around The Town Heating and Cooling we made it a point to learn the rules that govern your association. Please feel free to call Us for any of your Heating and Cooling needs in your High Rise building. Thank You Management.

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

Is your furnace noisy? Is your furnace in a closet buy your entertainment center? Are you a Homeowner who want the quietest furnace possible?

Are you a Homeowners experiencing “temperature differences between the floor and ceiling? another wards cold at the floor and hot at the ceiling?

Are you a Homeowner experiencing a big temperature difference,” that is, instead of having consistently comfortable temperatures before, during and after cycles, the house gets cold, the furnace kicks on, then it gets hot

Are you a Homeowners with cracks in the heat exchanger who are planning to keep their home?

It has proven that the average family moves every seven years.

Unless you’re installing the new equipment within the first year or two you live in the home, you might not be able to show a payback during the amount of time you will own the home, that`s why this February Furnace sale will fit your needs and the prices are adjusted that you won`t even see a dent in your pocket book. Call the best Chicago heating company available to you at 312-243-9896 or the south suburbs at 708-388-2247. Schedule your new furnace today and start feeling the difference in your comfort level as well as the energy savings, you will see.

Big deal it’s a furnace sale, Yes it is a big deal because we are offering new furnaces installed for $1800.00 including installation, a New digital thermostat, removal of old system from premises, a manufactures warranty of 10 years on all parts and 20 year heat exchanger Warranty. No hidden costs. There are some restrictions to this great sale, but there have to be.

If your furnace is in a crawlspace or the attic  that’s a restriction. Sure Comfort system , Westinghouse and Gibson furnaces must go, February, March 2010 all pricing final unless you decide an upgrade is needed.

Sure, it’s only an end of winter Furnace blowout sale, and it may be short-lived, but the Big 3 are stealing the market share in a monster furnace sales this month
But it’s not clear how long the party will last, because some Heating suppliers are running low on Furnaces and we dealers are scarping them up under special pricing and we are giving the same pricing offer to our existing and new customers.

Call Chicago heating today to schedule an appointment for your great deal furnace, Call 312-243-9896 or 773-809-4103 or 708-388-2247. Thanks

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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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!

The worst feeling is when you come home to find you have no heat, and your home is as cold as outside.  Now what do I do?  You being educated, knows that the answer is either on the sticker on your furnace or boiler or just a search on your laptop or desktop computer for a heating repair contractor near Wrigleyville Chicago.  Being you don`t have a maintenance agreement contract with no hvaccompany you probably are preparing yourself for a hefty bill. Some heating repairs are a in and out procedure and the cost is survivable  and other repairs can be a very ouchy cost. One way to help alleviate the chance of a heating break down is to keep your furnace filter clean, oil your water boiler circulation pump, drain your steam boiler weekly and have your heating system tuned up and keep your temperature setting on your thermostat down when your not home.

Around The Town Heating And Cooling offers you comfort in knowing that we are a stone throw away and will repair your heating systems with a smile…. Call 312-243-9896

HVAC Maintenance Agreements that`s what! What is an HVAC maintenance agreement? and why would a maintenance agreement guarantee us service in Wicker Park right away if our heating, furnace , boiler or air conditioning system should fail?

A maintenance agreement is a binding agreement between yourself and Around The Town Heating and cooling Inc. providing you with assurances that you will become a Priority over all customers who do not posess a (MA) in the event that a heating or cooling system fails in extreme weather or any other time your HVAC needs arise. Besides Your Priority status you recieve 15 % off all HVAC parts and you recieve locked in furnace, boiler and a/c tune ups for the lenght of your maintenanced agreements,1 year, 3 years or 5 years.

Also in the event that your Heating or a/c system fails beyond repair and a new system is needed you will recieve such great pricing for your new HVAC system you will be very happy with yourself for purchasing this maintenance agreement. Another great advantage is that we call you to schedule your maintenance for your air conditioning, boiler and  furnace tune up when its time.

Heating repair in Chicago if your furnace or boiler fails and you call Around The Town Heating and Cooling for service ask our technician about this   great maintenance agreement program. Call for service 312-243-9896 or 708-388-2247

Irving Park HVAC contractor knows the neighborhoods streets and finding you and repairing your heating problems is no problem and we would oblige the opportunity.

Boilers are  pretty much the first source of heat from the beginning of mechanical heating systems and are considered still one of the most efficient and comfortable heating source for residential comfort living.

With the new age of the forced air systems from going green or green planet which ever you prefer has changed how the manufactures of heating and cooling products are considered, from design to efficiency and the shear look of the furnaces and air conditioners systems themselves.  With the  wide variety of products that aid  forced air systems to give you comfortable heating and air conditioning such as ultra violet germicidal lights to electronic air cleaners that provide 99% particle catching ability as well as humidifiers.  Two types of humidifiers for residential dwelling are the  evaporative type or the new steam humidifier that provides humidity when ever you may need it, all year long, even when you may not be using your furnace or air conditioning the thermostat senses improper humidty levels and will provide steam humidity through your duct work with the blower motor on. Nice feature?

All in all when you think about your comfort level in your home you should think about your favorite Chicago heating company and give Around The Town Heating And Cooling a Call and say Hey” we always want to hear from you whether its good or bad.

Have a safe, warm and Happy Holiday.

Ps. If your in need we will be there indeed! 312-243-9896

Big ED

Contact Around the Town HVAC Today for Chicago Furnace, Boiler, Heating Service and Repairs!

 The air is cold and the wind chill is in the single digits, get out the long johns, and I don’t mean Dunkin’ Donuts either. The cold weather is really what winter is, at least the winters we remember from our childhood. Would you really want to be on a sunny, warm sandy beach with your toes in the sand and drink in your hand in December?” Ducking now” !. I already know the answer to that question.

Hvac Chicago/Hvac Repair is Around the Town Heating and Cooling an we provide HVAC service /repair in Chicago. We are THE  furnace, boiler and heating systems company of choice. We install new furnace`s and boilers, heaters and thermostats and a variety of other source`s of heating systems.

There are different types of heating systems. Gas furnaces are one type. Gas furnaces have a higher running temperature than an electric furnace. A gas furnace can be installed as a floor unit or a wall unit, usually the duct work in the house determines which system should be used. Gas furnaces are unique because they use external air for combustion and venting.

Also with the gas furnaces the higher running temperature ensures the house will be warmer and more consistent. Consistent temperatures can cut down on operation costs and heating bills.

 If you are considering a new furnace replacement give us a call at Around the Town Heating and Cooling an HVAC Chicago furnace / boiler repair service and installation company.

Chicago 312-243-9896 or Suburbs 708-388-2247