by leithHvac | Oct 10, 2019 | blog, HVAC
Why might I need a chimney liner? If you live in an older home (30 years or older), the chimney on your house has probably worked just fine for years and you may wonder why you’d suddenly need a flue liner when you replace your furnace. Most older flues are masonry,...
by leithHvac | Sep 4, 2019 | blog, HVAC
So, “what is next” you ask since R-22 is being phased out?? Well, with the ban of freon (HCFC-22 or R-22), new chemicals have taken its place. The chemical that will most often be used in newer air conditioners is R-410A, a safer, compliant refrigerant....
by leithHvac | Aug 29, 2019 | blog, HVAC
We got a lot of questions this summer about Freon, so we thought that we would send out some information in our latest blog. Freon (also known as R-22 or HCFC-22) has been identified as one of the main causes for ozone depletion for the environment, because it...
by leithHvac | Jul 15, 2019 | blog, HVAC
One of the worst things that can occur during summer is when you are going to turn on your air conditioner and discover it isn’t working. This can be very stressful, especially on a relatively warm day. However, you should refrain from trying to fix it yourself due to...
by leithHvac | Jul 1, 2019 | blog, HVAC
With the temperatures skyrocketing in the Chicagoland area, many homeowners are making the transition of heat to air-conditioning. It is essential to understand that making this change may affect your utility bill depending on the temperature you have set on your...