So, you just had a new central air conditioning system installed in your home. Hopefully the Chicago heating and cooling company you used as your contractor gave you instructions about the ongoing maintenance your new system needs. Here at 24 Heating & Cooling we always do that, but some other companies might not. Or, you might have received oral or written maintenance instructions, but now you’ve forgotten or lost them. We want you to get the maximum benefit from your new system. So just in case, here are a few…
Wouldn’t you be thrilled if your utility bills were lower every month? Of course you would! Who doesn’t love to save a little money here and there – especially if the way to do it is easy? With another harsh Chicago winter coming soon, now’s a good time to talk about the benefits of installing a new thermostat for your heating and air conditioning system. If you’re like most Chicago-area residents, your thermostat is probably the most overlooked part of your heating and air conditioning system. You diligently change the…
Your boiler is an important part of your heating system especially with the harsh winters that we have in the greater Chicago area. High quality boilers are designed to last for years; however, not boiler will last forever. Furthermore, all boilers require regular maintenance and service to continue operating efficiently. Because boilers use heated water to heat the home, many homeowners worry about leaks. Boiler leaks can become a problem as boilers age; however, the skilled and experienced boiler technicians at 24 Heating and Cooling are trained to find and…
As we face another bitter winter in Chicago, we all search for ways to cut our heating costs. Contacting a Chicago duct cleaning service and scheduling HVAC service is one way of making sure that you are ready for the winter heating season. Having an energy efficient HVAC system is a way that you can reduce your heating costs this winter. Sealing ducts, window and door frames and making sure that you have sufficient insulation are other ways to help reduce the cost of heating your home during the bitter…
Sooner or later you’ll need to replace your air conditioning system, no matter how well or how often it’s been serviced and maintained. It’s inevitable. As time goes on, the components of your HVAC unit will fail more and more often. Eventually it will make more sense to replace the system than it does to have your Chicago heating and cooling company continue to repair it. When it’s time to replace your air conditioner, a consultation about the right size for the replacement unit is one of the professional Chicago…
We all know summer temps can get dangerously hot in Chicago. When temperatures soar and we’re suffering through one of our heat waves (nowadays they’re almost inevitable, it seems), people will do almost anything to try to cool off. Kids dash through lawn sprinklers, fire hydrants get opened up, fountains become cooling stations, and swimming pools get packed with people just trying to get a little relief. Regularly scheduled A/C maintenance is one of the best ways to stay safe and comfortably cool during dangerous summer heat. That’s the most…
You can have the best Chicago air conditioning system, call out a Chicago duct cleaning company and schedule routine Chicago HVAC service; however, if you have air leaks your home will still not be comfortable. Even with the best heating and cooling system, a home cannot maintain a comfortable temperature if there are air leaks throughout the home. The first step in correcting this problem is to determine where the air leaks are occurring throughout your home. To be thorough, hire a profession to perform a blower door test to…
Chicago air conditioning is vital during the summer months; however, the cost of summer cooling can be expensive. Nothing is more important during the summer than a working Chicago HVAC system. It will keep you cool and comfortable when temperatures outside top 100 degrees. However, there are ways you can reduce your cooling expenses during the summer to make staying comfortable more affordable. Landscaping – Planting trees and shrubs in your yard to shade your home can make a big difference in the temperature of your home during the hottest parts…
During the frigid months of winter, your air conditioner is probably not on the top of your priority list. Chicago furnace repair and Chicago heating are probably more at the forefront of your mind during colder months. However, if you neglect your cooing system, you will likely face expensive air conditioning repair bills. Chicago air conditioning is something you do not want to live without in the middle of the summer and you do not want to spend money on costly HVAC service when temperatures are reaching record highs. To…
With summer approaching, 24 Heating Cooling wants to make sure that you have scheduled your HVAC service. It is important that your Chicago air conditioning system is operating correctly before the hot days of summer arrive in Chicago. As Chicago prepares for another great summer, it is important to remember that while you are enjoying the summer weather, it is easy to become overheated while participating in outdoor activities. While you may not think it could happen to you, heat stroke can happen to anyone very quickly if the conditions…
24 Heating & Cooling, Inc (formerly known as MBJ Heating & Air Conditioning) offers heating and cooling service to residents and businesses in Chicago or other Chicagoland area.
