Johansen & Anderson Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Heat Pump or a Furnace: Which Is Better for Illinois?

Monday, September 18th, 2023
Jefferson-street-bridge-in-Joliet-Illinois

It’s about to get chilly out there again, folks. How happy are you with your heating system? Did it do a fantastic job last winter? Is it still relatively new? Or do you have some concerns? If your heater is getting older, would need repair in order to get running again, or just isn’t performing efficiently, it’s time to consider what you might want to replace it with. 

You’ve surely heard that heat pumps are incredibly efficient. But do they work in our climate in Illinois? Or would a furnace be better?

Continue Reading

Dual Fuel Systems Help with Comfort and Savings in Cold Climates

Monday, November 21st, 2016

If you live in a cold climate, you might struggle to find a happy medium between comfort and efficiency. It may not seem as though the conventional options available to you for a new heating installation are effective enough, so you might find yourself looking at alternative systems that allow you to save energy and fuel while staying as comfortable as possible.

Our recommendation for heating in Lockport, IL is a dual-fuel system. This type of heater combines the energy-efficiency of a heat pump with the power and durability of a gas furnace.

Continue Reading