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Air Conditioning

7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair

It isn’t always obvious that your air conditioner needs repair. The warning signs of an A/C problem are usually there long before the unit breaks down. Your utility bills are going up.You have to set the thermostat lower to stay cool.Your air conditioner runs too long or is short cycling.Your air conditioner has started making strange noises.Certain rooms aren’t cooling properly.The A/C unit is on but not blowing cool air.The A/C doesn’t come on at all. We’ll get into these...

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3 Common Issues that Affect Air Conditioner Performance

As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, there are many factors that will affect air conditioner performance. The most common issues, however, are the three “D’s” of dirt, debris, and dust. A dirty air conditioner, dirty condenser coil or clogged air filter can cause more problems than you can imagine. They also can drain your wallet by making it more expensive to operate your unit, perhaps without your knowledge. This is why it is important to be conscious of the three...

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Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze Up?

It seems to defy logic. The temperatures outdoors are in the 90s or 100s. Yet, your air conditioner isn’t working right because...

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How to Select the Correct SEER Rating for Your Residential Air Conditioner

When faced with replacing the air conditioner of your Chicago area home, you will likely have to make a decision on a SEER rating for your unit. The challenge is, many don’t know what a SEER rating is let alone how it is used in selecting the best system for your home. For those experienced in such matters, you can take a pass on this blog. If, however, you would like to know what a SEER rating is, how it...

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14 Smart Tips to Lower Summer Cooling Bills

Most of us in the greater Chicago area are glad to see the summer months arrive. It means the return of baseball,...

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How You Can Avoid Air Conditioner Air Flow Problems

A lack of air flow is one of the most common problems your heating and cooling system can have. This issue can...

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Do I Need a Humidifier In My Home?

If you feel something isn’t quite right about the air quality in your home, determining the best route back to optimal functionality...

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4 Important Benefits of Air Conditioning Filter Maintenance

One the easiest, least expensive and most beneficial ways to keep your air conditioner humming along through the summer season is through changing the air conditioning filter and through regular air filter maintenance. Yet, it is amazing how often our HVAC technicians will see an air conditioner filter that has been ignored for far too long. Changing your air conditioner filter is particularly important if you have pets or there is a smoker in your home. Here are four benefits...

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What’s that Smell? Innocent vs. Hazardous Central Air Conditioner Vent Odors

Just like when your Chicago area furnace kicks on for the first time in the fall, when your central air conditioning goes on for the first time in the spring, you may be welcomed with some unknown vent odors. Why does your central air conditioning smell that way? How long will the odor last and is it something that is hazardous? Here’s a look at some common vent odors you may smell from your central air conditioning unit and what...

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What Are Other Homeowners Saying?

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Althoff Home Services4.8
Based on 1074 reviews
I had a very nice young man for my technician. He checked and cleaned everything and told me all was well. Of course that made me happy. The technician was here to clean and check my heating system for the winter
Fred Ichinose
5 days ago
Super responsive, communicative, informative, friendly, competitive and got the job done well. Highly recommended.
Renee Lucas
5 days ago
Great experience the air-conditioning was fixed quickly and Brian did a great job
L
6 days ago
We are so pleased with the work Victor and Braden did-- professional, friendly, fast, and with great explanations. We could not be happier with their work, as we always are with your company's work. The Daikin unit is working perfectly, keeping our open concept kitchen, family room, music room, and dining room a uniform, warm temperature. THANKS!!!
Mike Weber
1 week ago
Very efficiently did the maintenance. Couldn’t have asked for more. Very satisfied as usual.
Richard Elke
1 week ago
Scott was very professional. He explained all of our options and costs. He inspected our sub pump.
Renee Diak-Witek
2 weeks ago
Very friendly and knowledgeable about anything I needed to know.
Steve Kolasa
2 weeks ago
Quality service and work !!! Clean and very informative about our AC and Furnace !!! Alex did a fantastic job !!!!
Catherine A
2 weeks ago
Scott was prompt, very pleasant and did a great job!
Gwen
3 weeks ago
Extremely pleased with this company and the employees I dealt with so far.
excellent service - professional and friendly. Andres was the best!
Daniel Bochneak
3 weeks ago
Regular interval preventive maintenance check-ups performed by a Althoff's HVAC professional assures that our HVAC system is safe and functioning with the level of efficiency necessary to maintain our household comfort and safety. We have used Althoff Home Services for several years and have always been extremely satisfied with their services. Our Althoff technician Scott is a trusted expert in his profession. We appreciate his diligence and attention to detail that has meaningfully contributed to our home's comfort & safety.
Jason Schumaker
3 weeks ago
Scott White is fantastic
Jim Andrulis
3 weeks ago
Althoff repairman advised me of a problem with my a/c. He gave me some options for repair and the cost estimates. They even sent another man to offer quotes for a whole system replacement. i appreciated the options with no pressure.
Cathy Wilkins
4 weeks ago
We had our A/C inspection today. Nick A on the Althoff Home Services A/C team arrived and checked everything inside and out. Nick was very courteous, polite, friendly and thorough. We were very pleased with his professionalism. This service is included in our annual membership. The office staff and technicians at Althoff Home Services are the reason we have had them servicing our homes since 2002.
Greg M.
4 weeks ago
Thorough check and clean of Furnace and Humidifier. The contact with the office and the work performed by Justin were both done in a professional manner. Thank you.
April Strong
4 weeks ago
He's friendly and efficient. The perfect combination!
Gary Newland
1 month ago
I appreciate the attention and professionalism. Thank you!
Mandy Bone
1 month ago
Althoff has helped us with our boiler system as well as our AC unit. They have repaired old units we had and even installed new ones when we needed. Everyone we worked with was kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the products.
Had difficult bulbs to replace and find they did it a short period of time and the installation was flawless
David Schaak
2 months ago
Very good and informative worker. You could tell that he enjoyed the work.
Melissa Mikos
2 months ago
Matthew was such a pleasure to work with. He explained everything in layperson terms. Which I appreciated because I was extremely stressed out from the whole issue at hand. He gave me several different options to deal with the water damage and diagnose the source of the problem. of the leak. In conclusion, I would and will go to Altoff for all my future plumbing needs.
Ouzelfalls
2 months ago
I recently switched to Altoff Services to do my annual A/C and Heater maintenance. They came this week to do the A/C. they did a thorough job in testing my A/C's cooling efficiency. they tested refrigerant levels.They removed the outside unit's shroud and thoroughly cleaned the unit. This was the first time anyone did that. I was very happy with the work they did.
Chris Warren
2 months ago
We use Althoff Home Services for almost all of our HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical needs. Pros: - It is easy to schedule an appointment with them. If you are a member of their White Glove Club, you get priority scheduling. - They spend time explaining the work they perform and any recommendations they have. - Their pricing is transparent. Everything is quoted and sent via email, so you know what you are paying every time they come to your house. - Their employees do not work on commission, so there are no high-pressure sales tactics unlike some of their competitors. Cons: - Some of their services are a little expensive. I would hire a handyman to do things like re-seat a toilet or replace a faucet in lieu of hiring of one of their professional plumbers. - They charge to come out to your house to give pricing estimates, but will deduct this from your bill should you choose to use them. I highly recommend Althoff’s and their team of professional staff!
John Ruder
2 months ago
Always a pleasant experience when Todd comes for the annual inspection of the ROZ Valve. Polite, good conversation, explains what’s being done.
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