Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for April, 2021

Furnace Steps to Take in Spring and Summer

Monday, April 19th, 2021
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You might be reading this blog post title and wondering why we’re talking about furnace steps for spring and summer, but hear us out!

Homeowners often don’t realize this, but there are a number of easy ways to cut down on monthly and yearly energy costs, and one way is to either fully or at least partially shut down the furnace during the warmer spring and summer months.

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Pay Attention to These Ominous Furnace Symptoms

Monday, April 5th, 2021
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There’s no question that Skokie winters are cold. Even the most mild of winter conditions in our area require a fully functional, efficiently operating heating system. So, if your furnace has started showing signs of struggle as we close in on the end of the heating season, it can be very disconcerting.

Of course, if you had maintenance done this past fall, and followed up on any repair needs that we alerted you to, then you probably won’t have any problems with your furnace. But if it’s showing any signs of disrepair, the best thing you can do for your system is give us a call. But what are these signs?

Read on as we uncover some of the most ominous furnace symptoms out there.

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