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Category: Heating

February 6, 2018 Heating

3 Most Common Winter Furnace Repairs

During winter’s blast, our furnaces work overtime to keep us comfortable without much regard to age or condition. Eventually, the weakest link...

January 31, 2018 Heating

HVAC Installation Day: 6 Steps our Team Takes to Ensure Success

HVAC installation day for your new HVAC system is an exciting time for our team at Althoff Industries. While we try to...

January 10, 2018 Heating

What To Do Before Calling for Emergency Furnace Repair

It’s a frigid winter day and you wake up to a cold house. You soon discover that the heater isn’t working! Your...

January 3, 2018 Heating

Althoff HVAC Trucks: Fully Stocked to Finish Residential Service Jobs

Those who live and work in the Crystal Lake, Northwest Chicago area, and its suburbs have likely seen our Althoff Industries service...

December 27, 2017 Heating

10 Tips to Save on Illinois Energy Costs this Winter

Odds are you and your neighbors are looking for ways to save on heating costs this winter. You’ll be glad to know...

December 20, 2017 Heating

Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

Regular maintenance goes a long way in extending the life of your furnace. There are points, however, when even a well-maintained furnace...

November 15, 2017 Heating

How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Your HVAC Equipment

If you find yourself having to set your thermostat at unusually high or low temperatures just to stay comfortable, your problem may be poor air flow. Poor air flow may be caused by too much friction in your HVAC system or too much turbulence. One of the most significant causes of friction in an HVAC system is the air filter. How is an Air Filter Related to the Comfort of a Home? Even a clean HVAC air filter will offer...

November 1, 2017 Heating

3 Essential HVAC Tools that Provide Accurate Diagnostics

At Althoff Industries, our priority is not only hiring and training talented technicians but equipping them with the highest quality tools to get the job done accurately. We ensure our technicians are not only well-trained and proficient in HVAC repair and installations but that they have the essential HVAC tools to assist them in the accurate diagnosis of your heating and air conditioning equipment. While our trucks are filled with many parts, equipment, and tools, there are three HVAC technician...

October 26, 2017 Heating

2 Important Reasons Why Your HVAC Technician Measures Draft

One of the most important aspects of your furnace is how it drafts. When air drafts properly from your gas furnace or gas water heater, spent oxygen and carbon monoxide go up a chimney or chimney pipe where it is dispersed outside your home. As most are aware, too much carbon monoxide in an enclosed area can have tragic results. The importance of proper drafting of a furnace can not be overstated for both operating efficiency and monitoring safe conditions....