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

Year-End HVAC Checklist: Prepare Now for a Smoother Winter Ahead

Monday, December 1st, 2025

As the final weeks of the year settle in and temperatures drop, your home’s heating system becomes one of the most important components for keeping your family safe and comfortable. A little preparation now can go a long way toward preventing mid-winter breakdowns, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring your HVAC system runs smoothly all season long.

Avoid struggles, chills and frustration with your heating in Lockport, IL. Use this year-end HVAC checklist to stay ahead of potential issues and head into winter with confidence.

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How to Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter Without Sacrificing Comfort

Monday, November 3rd, 2025

As the cold winds sweep into Illinois and families gather to celebrate the season of gratitude, it’s the perfect time to make sure your home is warm, cozy, and efficient. Energy costs can climb quickly when temperatures drop—but with a few simple adjustments and a little help from our team, you can enjoy comfort without overspending.

One of the best ways to prepare your home for the season is by scheduling professional heating maintenance in Plainfield, IL. We can help to keep your system running smoothly and efficiently all winter long.

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Is That Noise Coming from Your Heating System?

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

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Your heating system can’t exactly call out to you, “Help! I don’t feel so well!” But it does have ways of letting you know when something is wrong, and some of those ways can be at least as loud as a complaining voice. You just need to know what to listen for! What types of sounds will a troubled heating system make? What could be causing those noises? We’ve got the information you need.

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Prompt Repairs Protect Your Heating System

Monday, January 20th, 2025

You want to do right by your heating system. It cost you a lot to purchase, after all, and that investment should be protected! You also really enjoy being safe and warm all winter long, don’t you? Well, we can help you protect your investment and stay warm. When you’re concerned about your heating system, get repairs as promptly as possible! It’ll truly keep that system in great shape for much longer. Here’s why.

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Does My Radiant System Need Repair?

Monday, January 6th, 2025

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Radiant heating systems are fantastic. They offer top-notch comfort with supremely even heating throughout a home. They’re remarkably long-lasting compared to other systems. And they’re also less likely to require repair! On occasion, repairs to a radiant heating system are necessary. How can you tell? Here are the signs to watch for. If you spot any of these, get prompt repair. When you need radiant heat service in Plainfield, IL, we’re ready to help.

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Unpleasant Odors? You Might Need Heating Repair

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

You probably know that when there’s a problem with something—whether it’s your computer or your car—having it sorted out quickly can keep the problem from worsening. This is true of your heating system as well. Sometimes, you can tell there’s a problem because your heat just isn’t working. Maybe it won’t turn on at all, or maybe it runs but doesn’t get your home warm enough.

But there are other signs to be aware of as well. A heating system that makes odd noises, runs in very short cycles, or has started to drive your utility bills up is also giving you clues that something’s wrong. Today we’ll talk about when heating systems make strange smells. Does an unpleasant odor always mean your furnace needs repair? Let’s take a look. We’re ready to help anytime you need heater service in Lockport, IL.

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Keep Your Boiler in Tip-Top Condition

Monday, December 9th, 2024

A boiler is a trustworthy, reliable heating system that can keep your home toasty for longer than any other traditional system such as a furnace. Not only does it last for many, many years, but it also needs many fewer repairs than other heating systems. Amazing! But your boiler does need some help to work so hard for so long. Here’s how to keep it in great shape, so it will keep your house cozy for decades. If you do encounter any of these issues in your home, you need boiler repair in Joliet, IL.

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Don’t Skip Fall Furnace Maintenance!

Monday, November 11th, 2024

We hope you’re having a lovely autumn, enjoying the beautiful weather and fall festivities. But we also hope you don’t forget to prepare for winter. After all, it won’t be long before the cold winds start blowing. What’s at the top of your fall to-do list? It should be furnace maintenance! It will make all the difference. Here’s how.

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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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Yes, Your Boiler Needs Annual Maintenance

Monday, March 4th, 2024

Boilers are truly fantastic heating systems. They’re great at keeping the temperature in a home very consistent. They use water to heat, so they don’t blow around dry air and dust like a forced-air furnace does. And they’re also less likely to require repairs than a furnace. This is because they have fewer moving parts and are less prone to corrosion.

But you know the one basic truth of the universe: nothing works perfectly forever. If you keep running that boiler, eventually, you’re going to run into a problem that requires repair. But there is something you can do to make it even less likely that your boiler will need repair: annual maintenance. It has other benefits, too!

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