ServiceMax Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

4 Signs to Know for When Your AC Needs Repairs

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Can you believe it won’t be long before you’re using your air conditioner again? Before the cooling season starts, it might be helpful to have some more information about keeping your air conditioner happy. You definitely don’t want it to break down just when you need it the most! Noticing a problem early can mean a quick, simple repair, while failing to notice a problem or allowing a struggling air conditioner to keep running without repair can mean doing more damage and having your AC unit completely stop working.

What are the most important things to watch out for, so you can get your air conditioner repaired promptly? Here are four signs you might spot.

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Why Filter Changes Are Important

Monday, February 20th, 2023

This is not the time of the year when you want to discover that your heater is struggling. Spring is on its way, but anyone who lives around here knows that this doesn’t mean we are likely to see a major reprieve from the cold.

If you are noticing that your heater is having trouble, there is a chance that you have a simple fix that you can make: a filter change. This simple habit can end up helping you avoid a good deal of needs for heating repair in Chicago over the years!

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Having Electrical Trouble? We Can Help

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Most of us have grown up with easy access to electricity as a reliable power source. Most people don’t think twice about turning on the lights by flipping a switch—at least until the lights don’t respond the way they should.

Here’s the thing though, you should be able to count on your electrical system to supply power if and when you need it. That’s why electrical problems can be such big issues—they are hard to deal with unless you are a trained electrician. That’s where we can help.

We want to make it easy to handle electrical trouble in your house. To help, we’ve created a list of situations that are worth reaching out to electricians in Chicago to address.

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Should You Plan For a Boiler Replacement?

Monday, December 26th, 2022

Your boiler is highly important for heating your home. You may even use it as your water heater. So the idea of a boiler failure, especially during the winter season, is concerning. We know that you don’t want to be without home heating for even a day, especially in this area, so we want to help you get ahead of the problem. So how long do boilers last? Let’s talk about that.

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You Need a Reliable Smoke Detector During Heating Season

Monday, November 28th, 2022

We’ve all heard stories of a smoke detector rousing a person just in time to help them exit a burning home. But (hopefully) this isn’t a situation you are too familiar with. More often we view our smoke detectors as something that overreacts when we burn dinner.

Don’t be fooled though. Smoke detectors can keep you safe, prevent safety hazards from putting your life at risk, and can even mean the difference between a burnt outlet and a burnt home. So yes while your smoke detector might add insult to injury when it goes off due to a burning dinner item, we’d still advise keeping yours in optimal condition.

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The Problem With a Cracked Heat Exchanger

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Gas-powered furnaces are powerful, efficient, and safe. Their efficiency has improved wildly since they began being used in the United States, as has their effectiveness. Of course, the safety of the modern gas furnace has also improved, otherwise they wouldn’t be used in the modern household.

All that said, a worn-down furnace may develop a problem that can become an increasingly dangerous issue: a cracked heat exchanger. Here’s what you need to know.

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“Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Bad?”

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Having a heat pump in your home means that you have a reliable source of home comfort throughout the year. However effective and efficient these systems may be though, they can still run into trouble. When your system hits a bump in the road, schedule heat pump repair in Chicago as soon as possible.

There can be situations when you aren’t sure if or when you need those repairs though. We can help with that too. Below we’ve collected some common questions that residents like you have asked that we can answer. With this information, you’ll be better equipped to figure out if and when you should book a repair with our team of expert HVAC technicians.

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Why Bad AC Sizing Is a Problem

Monday, July 11th, 2022

Improper sizing is already annoying in the most common situations, such as when you are trying to buy clothes. But it is an even bigger issue when it involves your air conditioner. AC sizing has to do with cooling your home, and having this aspect of your installation done wrong will cost you time and money.

When you work with a professional for your AC installation in Chicago, IL, it ensures that your AC is sized right from the start. But what happens if the sizing is done incorrectly?

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What a Hissing AC Means

Monday, June 27th, 2022

The summer season is underway, and there’s nothing you want to hear less than a strange noise coming from your AC.

Hissing noises aren’t uncommon, and many homeowners are surprised to find their air conditioner emitting this strange sound when they turn their thermostats down.

What does hissing in your AC mean? It could stem from several sources, including leaks and an unchanged filter.

Any foreign sound coming from your air conditioner is a call to action. When in doubt, always schedule air conditioner repair in Chicago, IL. But first, it might help to do some research and figure out what’s going on behind the scenes before you make the call.

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How to Tell You Need a New Air Conditioner

Monday, June 13th, 2022

Most people don’t give a second thought to their air conditioning systems until something goes wrong. Even in the hottest summers, your home’s climate control relies on a properly functioning air conditioning system so if something goes wrong with it, you’re going to notice!

But how can you tell whether it’s time to replace your air conditioning? Replacing an aging air conditioner involves a significant amount of work and money. On the other hand, maintaining an inefficient air conditioning system will lead to greater utility costs in the long run. If you are noticing worsening comfort and increasing costs, there is a chance that it’s time to get a new cooling system for a more energy-efficient home.

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