What To Do If Your Furnace is Short-Cycling

November 13, 2025

Short-cycling is a common furnace issue for homeowners in the Chicago area, especially during long and cold winter months. It occurs when your furnace turns on and off more often than it should. This not only affects comfort but also puts extra stress on the system and can lead to a breakdown if ignored. The good news is that many causes of short-cycling can be identified through simple checks. Check Your Air Filter A dirty or clogged air filter is one of the most common reasons a furnace shuts down early. When airflow is restricted, the system can overheat and...

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Radiant Floor Heating: What Can Go Wrong?

January 20, 2023

For efficient, uniform heating in your Wheeling, Illinois home, radiant floor heating is an excellent choice. Noiseless, non-allergenic, and requiring virtually no maintenance, radiant, in-floor heat can add value to your property and increase its marketability. However, despite these and many other benefits, it’s not impervious to problems. The following are several issues that users can experience, along with a few tips for resolving them. Issues at the Wall-Mounted Thermostat Radiant floor heat is controlled by a wall-mounted thermostat. If this component malfunctions or fails, the entire heating system will stop working. However, this is true of all residential heating...

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Things to Do During an Emergency Furnace Repair

December 20, 2022

If your furnace breaks down and you need a repair done in the middle of winter, you’ll understandably have worries about staying warm. First things first: Don’t panic. You can do a few things to stay safe and comfortable until the repair technician can make it out to your house. Call a Professional First, make sure to set up an appointment as soon as possible. Furnace repairs can get complicated, and it’s critical that you have a professional, experienced HVAC technician come out and assess your unit. This professional will know how to diagnose your furnace, and they can advise...

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3 Reasons Why Furnace Ventilation Is Important

November 18, 2022

Winter’s chilly days and cold nights mean that you’ll turn to the furnace for relief. Homes with furnaces in your Elk Grove Village, IL home require ventilation. Let’s take a look at three reasons why furnace ventilation is so important to your comfort and well-being. 1. Safety Gas furnaces use a flue or chimney to ventilate the byproducts of combustion to the outdoors. Insufficient ventilation causes the toxic gases from combustion to infiltrate your home. One of those gases, carbon monoxide, has no color, scent or taste. Breathing carbon monoxide causes it to replace oxygen in your body. Exposure to...

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4 Reasons for Delayed Ignition in a Furnace

October 19, 2022

If you’ve ever experienced a delayed ignition in your furnace, you know how frustrating it can be. It’s winter, and you’re freezing cold, but the furnace won’t turn on! What could be causing this? This blog post will outline four of the most common causes of delayed ignition in a furnace. Armed with this information, you’ll be better equipped to troubleshoot and know what to expect from your HVAC technician. 1. Clogged Furnace Filter If you’re experiencing delayed ignition, the first thing you should check is your furnace’s filter. A clogged filter restricts airflow and causes the furnace to overheat,...

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When Should I Have a New HVAC Unit Installed?

July 20, 2022

You never know what the weather forecast for Chicago, IL will have in store. It’s not unusual to have all four seasons in the same week, and sometimes, all four seasons of weather take place in 24 hours. At , we install new HVAC units to keep your home comfortable. Depending on what type of HVAC system you need, here are some tips on the best time to have them installed. Best Time for a Furnace Installation The best time for a furnace installation is April through September. During these warmer months of the year, our heating system installation crews...

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Heat Pump or Furnace: Which Is Best for Your Illinois Home?

January 12, 2022

Midwestern winters get cold and stay that way for months. A high-quality heating system is crucial for making it through the winter. Two popular heating systems in this area are heat pumps and gas furnaces. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between the two and help you decide which is a better option for your unique circumstances. Furnace Basics A furnace burns fuel, typically natural gas, to create heat for your home that is shuttled from room to room via a vent system. Though not as efficient as a heat pump, furnaces have come a long way, and technology...

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How to Tell If My Furnace Is up to Code?

December 20, 2021

Many homeowners just assume that when the HVAC system in their home was installed, it was done according to code. Unfortunately, there are plenty of misinformed professionals who aren’t clear on what the current codes are in the Wheeling area. You could be out of code without even knowing, which could be illegal and unsafe. If you’re planning to renovate your home in the near future or would like to have a new furnace or air conditioner installed, this is the perfect time to learn more about the HVAC code. What Does It Mean to Be Out of Code? Local...

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Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

November 18, 2021

The winters in Chicago can be brutal. The freezing temperatures, high humidity levels, and lake-effect snow can not only wreak havoc on your daily life, but they can also negatively impact your home and your comfort. Instead of suffering through the cold, follow these easy steps to ensure your home is ready for whatever winter may bring. Give Your Heating System a Tune-Up The simplest way to prepare for the harsh winter weather is to make sure that your heating system is up to the task of adequately heating your home. Proper maintenance is vital to ensuring that your furnace...

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Space Heater Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

October 13, 2021

During Fire Prevention Week, our company wants to ensure that everyone in the Wheeling, Illinois, community understands the risks of using space heaters. We have a few tips to ensure that everyone is safe when they use this supplemental heating source. Avoid Leaving Your Space Heater Alone If you do use a space heater, you should stay with it at all times. If you move from room to room, then you should shut off the space heater. Only Use a Space Heater for Supplemental Heating It isn’t safe to run the space heater all day and night. As supplemental heating,...

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