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Buying a New Heating System in Skokie

Skokie Heater Buying Tips: How to Pick the Best System, Save Money, and Be Sure You Get What You Pay For

When it comes time to buy a new heating system many homeowners make the mistake of just looking at the sticker price. The initial cost of a new furnace, heat pump, or boiler is often just the tip of the iceberg. You have to pay to run it each month, maintain it regularly, pay for repairs, and also replace it if it breaks down. The process is complicated, and can often be overwhelming. Call the Skokie heating installation experts at Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning. We can make the process much easier and help you make sure that your new system works well and that it is installed properly.

Without professional help, you may end up getting the wrong system and improper installation. You’ll be stuck with an inefficient heating system for the next 20 years. Your home will not be as comfortable as it could have been.

Being patient and taking the time to consider your available options is critical to getting a good heating system. You’re likely going to use this unit for the next 15 to 20 years, so making sure that the system matches your home and your budget should be of paramount importance.

Benefits of Professional Chicago Heating Installation

Over the last 10 years heating systems like furnaces, heat pumps and boilers have made incredible advances in efficiency. In 1992, a Federal law was passed that forced HVAC manufacturers to make systems that are more efficient. Since then, heaters have become much more efficient—even within the last 5 years, we have seen amazing new systems hit the market.

When you start looking at new heating equipment, you’ll likely notice efficiency acronyms on the side of them like HSPF or AFUE. These ratings describe how much energy the unit uses to heat your home. Generally, the higher the rating the more efficient the unit is. Energy Star ratings are given to systems that have achieved a certain level of efficiency.

Get the Right Size Heating System

We can’t stress this point enough: make sure you get the right sized heating system for your home. When it comes to heating equipment, bigger is not better. Many contractors will readily sell you a bigger unit than you need. It costs you more to buy, and it can cost a lot more to operate and service. Even worse, an oversized system actually results in a less comfortable home. Here are a few common problems associated with improperly sized heating systems.

  • Increased repairs
  • Uneven temperatures
  • Inefficient operation
  • Short cycling (when the heater turns on and off again very quickly)
  • Overheating
  • Cracked heat exchanger

Call the Chicago heating installation professionals at Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning. We can help you find the system that is the perfect size for your home.

Get Your Ducts Checked Before New Heating Installation

Make sure that your ducts are working well before you hook a brand new heating system up to them. Leaking or pinched ducts are often the cause of many heating problems. In fact, recent studies have shown that your ducts could be leaking up to 40% of the heated air passing through them. This is an incredible waste of energy. Call the Chicago duct repair and replacement experts at Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning. We can help you figure out whether your ducts are leaking, and prepare them for new heating installation.

The Chicago heating experts at Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning offer quality repair, installation and other heating services throughout the North Chicago area including Evanston, IL and Glenview, IL.

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