Johansen & Anderson Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Joliet’

What You Should Check before Calling for Heating Repairs

Monday, January 30th, 2017

filter-change-ductsOf course, major heating repairs are not something we recommend for the average homeowner as a do-it-yourself project. Repairing a furnace is not easy. We know because our technicians train for years to continue to learn the latest techniques for heating repair—their training is never complete! No single online guide or manual could prepare someone to properly diagnose and repair such a complex system.

Still, there are many times we show up for heating repairs, only to find that the problem could have been resolved by the homeowner. Could it be a simple fix? If you’re heater is broken down completely or just not functioning properly, try the following. You may just prevent a call to a heating technician.

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3 Ways to Make Your Heating System Last Longer

Monday, December 12th, 2016

We’ll admit it: shopping for a heating system isn’t exactly fun. You want to delay it for as long as possible, which means you will need to take preventative measures to keep your current furnace or boiler around for longer. Follow these three tips, which may help to improve on the lifespan of your heater, while keeping your bills as low as possible.

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Nicor Offers Energy Rebates for Home and Business

Monday, October 24th, 2016

 

High-efficiency heating equipment uses less electricity and natural gas, especially when compared to older heaters. Your home or business can benefit tremendously from a high-efficiency furnace, boiler, or water heater, but the price of a high-quality system can scare some people away.

We’re here to tell you that it’s worth it. When you work with a quality technician on your home energy upgrade, you can trust that your heating equipment will save you money month after month. And installing new equipment for your home or business can be more affordable with the help of energy rebates. 

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How to Pick Out the Right Heating System

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

So your older furnace or boiler is showing no signs of life. It’s tough to know where to go from here, but our technicians would like to help. Today, we offer some advice on choosing a new furnace, boiler, heat pump, or dual fuel system for whole-home comfort.

But call your local experts, like those at Johansen & Anderson Inc, for more information about all of your options, and to make the best selection for your particular needs!

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How Often Should I Change My Air Filter?

Monday, August 29th, 2016

By now, you’ve probably heard that you should change the air filter in your home comfort system from time to time. Still, many homeowners neglect this vital maintenance task. This may be partly due to the fact that they are unsure of when to complete this task. In addition, a large number of homeowners aren’t sure why it’s so important, so they may allow themselves to believe it’s not really necessary.

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