Thousands of Chicago homeowners ask All Temp this question every year: Do I really need to have my heating equipment checked each year? If it’s not broke, why fix it?

There are many important reasons to have your heating equipment serviced annually. Safety, improved energy efficiency, and the prevention of costly breakdowns are among the most important reasons.

Safety should top the list of reasons to have this important service performed. Modern heating equipment is safer than ever thanks to the manufacturers installing control devices that prevent dangerous conditions from occurring. These same manufacturers recommend strongly that these safety controls be tested annually to insure they are functioning as they were designed to. Any one of these components malfunctioning could lead to a harmful situation.

Improved energy efficiency also is a benefit of an annual inspection. Having the components of the heating equipment running at their peak efficiency helps keep your utility costs lower. That is why the annual inspection service is commonly referred to as a “tune-up’. Much like your family car, a tune-up on your heating equipment can reduce the amount of fuel you will use.

Another key element in your annual maintenance is the prevention of untimely and potentially expensive repairs in the future. Unlike many heating companies, All Temp does more than merely “clean and check” your equipment. Our highly skilled professionals are trained to check the major components for wear and tear that could result in premature failure. This is where we truly separate ourselves from our competition. Ask about our “No Breakdown Guarantee” when scheduling your appointment.

Safety, energy efficiency, and the prevention of costly breakdowns is our main focus when performing your annual maintenance service. Call today to schedule your appointment and remember to ask about our ‘No Breakdown Guarantee”.

A typical single stage furnace has one level of heat. If your furnace is 100,000 btu’s, each and every time the furnace starts and runs, the heating level is at the maximum (and only) setting. This is a very good thing on the coldest day of the year as you will need every one of those btu’s to heat your home.

In the Chicago area, the size of a furnace is based on being able to keep the home 70 degrees when the outside temperature is 10 below zero. However, it rarely gets that cold and the rest of the season your furnace is starting and stopping in short “cycles”.
Think of it as a car that can only go full speed or stop. It is great on the highway but not so good for driving the kids to school or running errands.

Running the furnace at full speed during most of the heating season (when it’s not ten below zero) causes shorter run times as the home heats up rather quickly given the furnace is running at its maximum (and only) heat level. This can cause major temperature swings and contribute to not only a potential higher energy bill, but a home that can be quite uncomfortable.

A two stage furnace is like having a large furnace for those subzero days when you really need it and a smaller furnace for the rest of the season when the temperatures are more typical of Chicago winters. The first stage level is set at 60% (or 60,000 btu in this example) and the second stage level is the maximum btu of the furnace (100,000 btu in this example).
According to ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating ,Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers) a typical two stage furnace in the Chicago area only uses the high (maximum) level of heat 17% of the time. That means that a single stage furnace is producing too much heat 83% of the time!

Producing too much heat not only costs money in energy usage it creates extreme temperature swings contributing to an uneven and uncomfortable environment.

A two stage furnace installed by a quality contractor will provide a more evenly heated and efficient living space. On the first stage (lower heat level) the blower motor is set to run at a slower speed which helps to reduce the “blast’ of heat associated with single stage furnaces. This provides a more gentle flow of heat throughout the home. If needed, you still have the second stage at the ready for those below zero days.

Operating the furnace on its first stage (lower heat level)has some additional benefits as well. If you are using a whole house humidifier, you can increase your overall comfort as the humidifier only operates when the heat is on. In a two stage furnace, the lower heat level coupled with the lower fan speed will keep the heat on a little longer allowing the humidifier to run for longer periods of time.

If you are using an electronic or media filter system, this longer, slower, cycle allows more circulation throughout the home filtering the air in your home more effectively.

Lastly, the technology used in a two stage furnace is simple and inexpensive. It is fairly commonplace and should not be considered a tricky “gadget” that can go bad and cost a fortune to repair.

Peoples Gas Company has introduced a rebate of $250 for the installation of a new high efficiency furnace or new high efficiency boiler is ending on April 30th, 2010. The new furnace or boiler must be intalled by that date.  Not only is this $250 available but also a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1500 could be added to your savings. In addition the State of Illinois Recovery Act Rebate of as much as $850 for High Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioneers is added to All Temp’s sale prices which can save you as much as 15% too. When you add all this up you could SAVE as much as 50% on a new high efficiency furnace and air conditioning system  or high efficiency boiler installation by having others pay a large portion of your normal cost but your time is limited so call All Temp now. The rebate on a 95% high efficient boiler is $400. This time the Gas Co. has announced that the date for last install is April 30th, 2010 or until funds are depleted. The phrase until funds are depleted has not been mentioned before. This is a sure indication that the program will end soon and installations of new high efficiency furnaces or high efficiency boilers should not be put off the money is about to run out.

If your needs are just routine maintanence or service or repair of your existing furnace or boiler then call All Temp and we can help you with that as well. Keep in mind that sometimes when you need an expensive repair it is usually better to have a new high efficieny furnace or boiler installed. That new furnace or boiler will have a long term warranty, save you hugh dollars on your energy cost and you could qualify for the savings in Rebates, Tax Credits and All Temp’s usual discounted sale prices.

The North Shore Gas Company Rebate of $250 for the installation of a new high efficiency furnace or new high efficiency boiler is ending on March 15th, 2010. The new furnace or boiler must be intalled by that date. So if you are located in Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette or Winnetka and a customer of North Shore Gas Co. you must act now. Not only is this $250 available but also a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1500 could be added to your savings. In addition the State of Illinois Recovery Act Rebate of as much as $850 for High Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioneers is added to All Temp’s sale prices which can save you as much as 15% too. When you add all this up you could SAVE as much as 50% on a new high efficiency furnace or boiler installation by having others pay a large portion of your normal cost but your time is limited so call All Temp now. The rebate on 95% high efficient boiler is $400. This time the Gas Co. has announced that the date for last install is March 15, 2010 or until funds are depleted. The phrase until funds are depleted has not been mentioned before. This is a sure indication that the program will end soon and installations of new high efficiency furnaces or high efficiency boilers should not be put off the money is about to run out.

If your needs are just routine maintanence or service or repair of your existing furnace or boiler then call All Temp and we can help you with that as well. Keep in mind that sometimes when you need an expensive repair it is usually better to have a new high efficieny furnace or boiler installed. That new furnace or boiler will have a long term warranty, save you hugh dollars on your energy cost and you could qualify for the savings in Rebate, Tax Credits and All Temp’s usual discounted sale prices. If you just want an estimate for a new furnace installation or new boiler installation and your location is Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette or Winnetka we are local and service these suburbs 24/7.

For any minor repair or routine service or maintanence of you heating system, either a furnace or a boiler, call All Temp we provide all Heating and Air Conditioning services to North Shore communities like Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette and Winnetka.

The North Shore Gas Company Rebate of $450 for the installation of a new high efficiency furnace or new high efficiency boiler is ending on January 15th, 2010. The new furnace or boiler must be intalled by that date. So if you are located in Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette or Winnetka and a customer of North Shore Gas Co. you must act now. Not only is this $450 available but also a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1500 could be added to your savings. All Temp’s sale prices can save you as much as 15% too. When you add all this up you could SAVE as much as 48% on a new high efficiency furnace or boiler installation by having others pay a large portion of your normal cost but your time is limited so call All Temp now.

If your needs are just routine maintanence or service or repair of your existing furnace or boiler then call All Temp and we can help you with that as well. Keep in mind that sometimes when you need an expensive repair it is usually better to have a new high efficieny furnace or boiler installed. That new furnace or boiler will have a long term warranty, save you hugh dollars on your energy cost and you could qualify for the savings in Rebate, Tax Credits and All Temp’s usual discounted sale prices. If you just want an estimate for a new furnace installation or new boiler installation and your location is Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette or Winnetka we are local and service these suburbs 24/7.

For any minor repair or routine service or maintanence of you heating system, either a furnace or a boiler, call All Temp we provide all Heating and Air Conditioning services to North Shore communities like Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette and Winnetka.

When you are in need of fast 24/7 service to repair either a furnace or a boiler in Chicago or any of its suburbs just call 1-800-ALL-TEMP and you will get All Temp Chicagoland Heating and Air Conditioning. All Temp is a family owned local company that is celebrating being in business since 1938. All Temp is the Chicago Metro’s oldest and largest heating and cooling service and installing contractor for Bryant one of the best known brands for furnaces or boilers. But All Temp doesn’t stop there they can repair any brand of furnace or boiler. Maybe you just need that newer furnace or boiler tuned up and cleaned & checked so it can heat your home to it’s tip top performance. That way you will have the confidence to go throughout the heating season knowing your furnace or boiler will heat at the utmost efficiency for which it was designed. That keeps your fuel bills as low as possible in the cold winter ahead.

Right now is the best time to service that furnace or boiler if you live in the Chicago Metro area including most of it’s suburbs. All Temp is always very busy on the first very cold nights so call now and avoid the rush. You can save $30 on a service repair of your furnace or boiler. In addition, for a limited time, special savings are available on routine service and maintanence of your heating equipment so call All Temp at 1-800-ALL-TEMP.

If instead you have an older furnace or boiler then All Temp Chicagoland Heating & Air Conditioniong, Inc. can also install a new high efficient furnace or high efficient boiler so you can Go Green and Save Green!! Act now because there is a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1500 for purchasing a new high efficiency furnace or high efficiency boiler for a limited time. From now until January 15th 2010 any customer of Peoples Gas Co. or North Shore Gas Co. can also get up to a $450 rebate for the purchase and installation of that new high efficient furnace or new high efficient boiler.

Of course All Temp is having a Sale to go along with all those Tax Credits and Rebates, therefore prices have never been lower. In almost every case you can purchase the world’s best furnace for a few dollars less than what is normally considered the better furnace. Don’t have enough money to afford the world’s best furnace? Don’t worry call All Temp. They have a wide variety of furnaces available and can provide comfortable financing to qualified buyers. You will get a low price and a comfortable payment. Why not start saving fuel now? Be smart call All Temp now at 1-800-ALL-TEMP and become one of their pampered Dicount Comfort Club Customers. They will describe all the benefits of being a Discout Comfort Club Member, but it really is all about big savings everyday on your heating and air conditioning service and installation needs.

All Temp has Chicagoland’s most pampered customers with their Discount Comfort Club! They are smart people who save a lot too!

New high efficiency boilers receive a Peoples Gas or North Shore Gas Company rebate of up to $600. Any 85-94% AFUE boiler will be eligable for a $350 rebate. >94% AFUE boilers qualify for the $600 rebate. Purchases between 11/1/09 and 1/15/10 are eligable. Claimes need to be made no later than 60 days after purchase or by 2/15/10 whichever comes first. Visit: http://www.peoplesgasdelivery.com/business/rebates.aspx to find directions and the rebate forms. In addition the >90% efficient boilers qualify for as much as a $1500 Stimulus Tax Credit.

Maintaining your furnace, boiler or air conditioner (annual clean & checks) will typically add years to the life of your system as well as reducing the operating cost of the system.

Gas modulating boilers adjust the amount of heat required to heat the space comfortably depending on the outside temperature and the thermostat setting. Some of these boilers qualify for the Obama simulus package tax credits of up to $1500. They will reduce your gas bills by over 30% depending on your current system allowing you to go green! These boilers work very well with radiators.