Johansen & Anderson Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Plainfield’

These Furnace Repairs Shouldn’t Wait

Monday, April 1st, 2024

In general, we always advise against postponing heating repairs. If something is going wrong with your furnace, continuing to run it while it struggles can worsen the problem. In addition, a struggling heating system will use more energy in order to keep trying to get the job done. This means postponing repairs will drive your utility bills up.

But it’s just about springtime! Surely if there was any time to put off heating repair, it would be now. You’re almost done running the heat. Can’t your furnace repairs wait until fall? Certain heating problems are bigger concerns than others. Here’s what you should never delay repairing.

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A Heating Repair Guide for Newer Homeowners

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Homeownership can be unexpectedly challenging. When you were frantically sorting out down payments and closing costs and inspections and moving trucks, you probably imagined that once the house was officially yours and you were moved in, you would be able to relax. You could breathe a sigh of relief and simply settle in.

While everyone was busy congratulating you on owning a home, did they bother to warn you about any of the things you should expect? Did they tell you about routine maintenance, or did they give you a fruit basket and go on their merry way? We’ll give you clear instructions on caring for your home’s heating system, so you won’t have to wonder, guess, or simply wait until something breaks down.

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Why a Cracked Heat Exchanger Repair Can’t Wait

Monday, January 8th, 2024

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Your gas furnace has a lot of different components. Some have purposes related to functionality: they help with the generation of heat. Some have purposes related to safety: they prevent things from going dangerously wrong. Your heat exchanger does both. It is critical to the function of the furnace, and it is also critical to your safety.

Sometimes, people postpone having furnace repairs done. If their home just isn’t getting quite toasty enough, or the heat doesn’t seem like it’s evenly distributed, they might feel like it’s not an urgent enough concern to address immediately. If you suspect that your heat exchanger is cracked, you absolutely must get it repaired right away. Here’s what you need to know.

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Is Your Water Heater Ready for the Holidays?

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Happy holiday season! Fall and winter are about to bring you all the best holiday gatherings of the year. You’ll be washing your hands a hundred times while making those big holiday meals, and then washing what seems like a hundred holiday dirty dishes. Your guests will be washing their hands, too, and also taking showers.

Holidays cause major increases in hot water usage, and they’re also a time when you don’t want to have to call a plumber. Is your water heater ready?

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Should I Get a Ductless Mini Split?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Autumn is the perfect time of year to evaluate how your AC performed during the heat of the summer and consider whether it’s time to make a change. As you look into the available options, you might realize you don’t know much about ductless mini splits. The more you know, the better able you’ll be to make a choice you’ll be happy with for years to come.

We’d like to give you a primer on ductless mini splits. Consider the benefits, the reasons some people choose them, and whether one would be right for you.

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How to Combat Wildfire Smoke in Illinois

Monday, August 21st, 2023

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Despite how far we are from the areas of Canada that have burned with wildfires this summer, we’ve been significantly impacted by it. The smoke has created such poor air quality at times that it’s been dangerous for people with sensitive respiratory systems or underlying health conditions, not to mention unpleasant for everyone. And according to experts, the conditions that led to this situation are only going to get worse. To avoid breathing the smoke, people were told to stay indoors. But is that any better? Can you really escape wildfire smoke by staying inside your home? How can you be sure your indoor air quality is healthy? Here’s our best recommendation.

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How to Tell if Your AC Compressor Is Bad

Monday, July 10th, 2023

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The compressor is the single most expensive component of your air conditioning system, and you do not want to ever have to replace it. Often, when a compressor fails completely, it’s a better investment to replace the entire AC system than to get a new compressor.

Your air conditioner has both an indoor unit, or evaporator, and an outdoor unit, or condenser. The compressor is located in the condenser unit and it does the critical job of pressurizing the refrigerant to keep it flowing through the system, taking in heat from your home in the evaporator coils and releasing it from the condenser coils.

So how do you protect your compressor and keep your air conditioner running for as long as possible? Know how to catch problems early! Here are some tips.

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Why You Should Choose Us for Commercial HVAC

Monday, May 15th, 2023

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When it comes to the installation, maintenance, and repair of your commercial building’s HVAC systems, you want to choose the best possible team to work with. There are a lot of factors to consider and you should make sure you’ll be happy with your choice for the long term. We believe that we’ve got what it takes to provide all the commercial HVAC services your building will ever need. Please allow us a moment to tell you why.

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How to Prevent Major Problems with Your Pool Heater

Monday, March 6th, 2023

Having a pool can be an absolute joy. You can cool off in the summer, enjoy fun and recreation with your family and friends, and make sure your children are safer because they have learned to swim. But in Illinois, you wouldn’t get nearly as much enjoyment from your pool if it didn’t have a heater to keep the temperature comfortable. How can you make sure your pool heater will work exactly as it should and keep your pool warm and ready for fun? We’ve got some recommendations for you.

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Can I Still Schedule an AC Tune-Up?

Monday, September 5th, 2022

Life is busy, and sometimes, things that don’t seem very urgent get put off until a later date. But if you’ve put off having a technician visit this summer for air conditioner maintenance, should you bother scheduling it now, as summer is starting to wind down? The short answer is yes, AC maintenance is definitely worth prioritizing sooner rather than leaving until next spring, and there are several reasons why.

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