Johansen & Anderson Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Joliet’

Can I Repair My Heat Pump Myself?

Monday, July 7th, 2025
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When your heat pump starts acting up—whether it’s blowing cold air in the winter, making strange noises, or not turning on at all—it’s tempting to wonder: Can I fix this myself? After all, there are countless DIY videos online that make it look easy to repair HVAC equipment. But when it comes to your heat pump, taking matters into your own hands can be dangerous, costly, and more trouble than it’s worth. Here’s why you should always get professional heat pump repair in Joliet, IL.

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How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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If your air conditioner is more than 10-12 years old, it might be costing you far more than you realize. Aging systems often come with hidden financial burdens, from sky-high utility bills to emergency repair costs that seem to hit at the worst possible time. If you’ve been patching up an unreliable unit year after year, now is the time to consider the long-term savings of upgrading. Here are the benefits of high-efficiency air conditioner replacement in Joliet, IL.

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The Most Common AC Problems and How to Avoid Them

Monday, May 12th, 2025
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As temperatures rise, your air conditioner becomes essential for comfort and health. But like any complex system, it can run into problems—especially if it’s not properly maintained. The good news? Most common AC issues are preventable with a little proactive care. Here’s a look at the most frequent air conditioner problems homeowners face—and how to avoid the need for air conditioning repair in Joliet, IL.

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Stay on Top of Commercial Heating System Needs

Monday, April 14th, 2025
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As spring brings warmer days and longer daylight hours, it’s easy to forget about the systems that kept your commercial property warm all winter—especially your heating system. But before you shift your focus entirely to cooling needs and summer maintenance, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the condition of your commercial heating system in Joliet, IL.

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Ductless Mini Splits: Not Just for AC!

Monday, March 17th, 2025
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When people think of ductless mini-splits, they often picture them as a solution for cooling a home in the summer. However, these systems are much more than just air conditioners—they’re also highly efficient heat pumps that can significantly reduce the reliance on a primary heating system, especially in the Midwest. Let us tell you more about ductless heating in Joliet, IL.

With long, cold winters and fluctuating temperatures, Midwestern homeowners are always looking for ways to cut heating costs while staying warm. A ductless mini-split heat pump can be the perfect complement to your existing furnace, offering energy savings, zone control, and increased comfort throughout the year.

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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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Keep Your Boiler in Tip-Top Condition

Monday, December 9th, 2024
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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
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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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Walk-In Cooler Maintenance Prevents Repair Needs

Monday, September 16th, 2024
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Your business relies on your walk-in cooler. Of course, at Johansen & Anderson, we’re happy to come out to your commercial building or place of business to perform any repairs that your walk-in cooler may need. But it would be much nicer for you if that could be avoided! What’s the best way to make sure your walk-in cooler won’t need frequent repairs? By getting regular maintenance done. Here’s what you should know.

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What if I Skipped AC Maintenance This Year?

Monday, August 5th, 2024
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Life is hectic, things come up urgently all the time, and sometimes the more routine things get forgotten when we’re busy taking care of sudden, pressing needs. And then you realize it’s August, and you never had a technician come out to give your air conditioner its annual checkup. 

What will happen now? Is it really so bad to skip a year of AC maintenance? What are the risks? Most importantly, what can you do about it at this point? We’ve got answers for you.

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