Johansen & Anderson Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Lockport’

When You Join an AC Maintenance Program, You Save!

Monday, April 10th, 2017

AC-unit-money-pileDo you feel ready for the warm weather ahead? You might not have your summer wardrobe all picked out, but when you join a maintenance program, your home air conditioning system is all set.

We recommend air conditioning maintenance once a year, no matter how old a comfort system is, in order to maintain the efficiency and performance of an AC unit. And the easiest way to schedule this service is by joining an AC maintenance program. Learn about how this works and how it helps you save below, and call our team to learn more about our maintenance program in Lockport, IL.

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4 Facts to Know about Your Boiler

Tuesday, February 28th, 2017

radiator-relaxing-boilerBoilers provide a comforting heat that other heating systems simply cannot match. Heat radiates out into a room, rather than moving through ductwork and vents in a home, as hot water allows for easy, reliable heat transfer.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding boilers and their associated components: underfloor heating systems, radiators, and baseboard heaters. As experienced heating technicians, we hear a lot of misconceptions every day, and we feel it’s our job to clear them up. Read on to learn what we think any boiler owner should know, and call our team for boilers in Lockport, IL.

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What Is the Efficiency of My Heating Equipment?

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Sometimes, when homeowners are concerned about their utility bills, we get questions about how their heating equipment may be contributing. It’s a safe assumption; we often encourage people to keep an eye on their bills because heating systems take up a large portion of your monthly utilities. Higher-than-usual bills could be a sign of a problem within the system.

We also get questions about the heating efficiency of their furnaces. Many people wonder whether their heaters are simply not efficient enough and if they are simply stuck with these high bills. Below, we’ll show you how to tell what efficiency rating your heater has, but we also explain that efficiency isn’t everything.

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3 Ways to Save on Comfort in the New Year

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Looking for more ways to save money in the new year? We want to help with your New Year’s resolutions and help you become more financially stable. That may require an investment on your part, but it’s worth it in the long run!

Your heating and air conditioning systems can account for about half of your monthly bills. Yikes! Make them run more efficiently in 2o17. Consider these comfort upgrades!

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Water Heater Maintenance: Just As Important as Heating Maintenance

Monday, December 5th, 2016

This time of year, we encourage everyone in our service area to have heating maintenance completed as soon as possible. But there is another service you may have neglected that we think is just as important.

A failed hot water heater could be quite problematic this time of year, especially if you have guests over for the holiday season. Make sure the hot water heater gets the maintenance it needs to run smoothly, with water heater maintenance from a qualified specialist in the Lockport area.

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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.

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3 Ways to Tell Your Heating System Needs Repair

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Before you have your heater running throughout most of the day and night this winter, you’ll probably want to make sure that everything is operating smoothly. After all, we need our heating systems to be in the best shape possible for when temperatures take a plunge.

If you want to make sure your heating system works well throughout the winter, it’s important to have repairs done as soon as possible. How can you tell if your heater is really in need? And is a repair really that urgent?

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Here’s Why Heating Maintenance Is Such an Important Service for Your Home

Monday, November 7th, 2016

You might assume your heating system is working just fine right now, but the smallest of issues may not reveal themselves until the middle of winter—when your heating system could break down completely!

Don’t skip out on annual heating maintenance this year. This service, offered by most local heating and air conditioning contractors in your area, gets your heating system into shape, potentially making it safer, allowing for better performance, and improving efficiency. Call our team for heating maintenance in the Lockport, IL area.

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Your Guide to a No-Hassle Commercial Heating Installation

Monday, October 17th, 2016

Adding a major installation onto your commercial property can seem like a headache waiting to happen. Will you have to halt business while you wait for the installation? Will the new system work the way you need it to? Will it cost you a ton of money each month? If you’re looking for a no-hassle installation, there are ways to make the process go more smoothly.

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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Heating and Cooling System?

Monday, September 12th, 2016

Heating and cooling systems are an investment, so it’s understandable that many homeowners want to keep them around as long as possible. However, your heating and air conditioning systems do have an expiration date.

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