You’re leaving for vacation! You’ve packed your swimsuit, made reservations, and bought some new outfits. Your excitement builds as you picture yourself lounging by the beach, sipping cocktails, and soaking up the sun; you can’t wait to go! Here are some tips to Prepare Your Evanston Home for Vacation This Summer.
Continue ReadingIf you are looking to reduce your utility bill and efficiently cool your home this upcoming summer, ceiling fans are an inexpensive way to add that comfort to your home throughout the season and even in the winter. When you operate ceiling fans properly you can cool off or warm your home and save money…
Continue ReadingCentral air conditioning systems consist of two separate units, one located inside your home, and the other located outside. The outside unit is called the condenser because it is where condensation occurs to release heat to the outdoors. The condenser houses the compressor, a blower fan, and the condenser coil, as well as motors and…
Continue Reading
A technician from Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning can come to your home and help determine which furnace will do the best job for you.
Continue Reading
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted resource for heat pumps in the Chicagoland area.
Continue ReadingWhen Is It Safe to Turn On Your AC in Spring? With this unseasonably warm spring, I’ve already gotten several calls from clients asking if it is safe to turn on their air conditioners – not the question that I expected during the middle of March! So when can you turn on your air conditioning?…
Continue ReadingHere in Chicago, duct repair services are standing by to help fix a breached or broken duct. Breaches can create all manner of problems for your HVAC system, from pulling unconditioned air into the system to spread dust and debris throughout the home. Professionals can seal and repair any breaches in your ducts using a…
Continue ReadingIf you have a boiler that operates your heater, you may be wondering whether or not to turn it off during the summer. There are pros and cons to turning it off or leaving it on, but there is a middle ground you can achieve that is most beneficial for your boiler. There are many…
Continue ReadingIf you have a boiler, you probably know that it has pressure gauges measuring the internal pressure at all times. While low pressure can have a negative impact on operation, high pressure inside of a boiler is an even bigger concern. Too much pressure building up inside of a boiler can lead to an explosion.…
Continue ReadingWhat Goes On During AC Maintenance? If you’ve been following our blog regularly, then you know we talk about maintenance a lot. This is due to how important of a service it is. Many homeowners think this is a sort of “luxury” service that people who can afford it get for their HVAC systems. But…
Continue Reading