Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

Tips for Maintaining a Radiant Heat System

Monday, November 18th, 2024

If you have a radiant heater, you know how well it works for keeping your home warm. But you may not know that taking steps to maintain the system are actually crucial for its effectiveness and longevity. And don’t worry, you don’t have to take on maintenance alone. We are ready to help!

Aside from steps that you complete as a homeowner, our team is also here for radiant heating service in Morton Grove, IL. You can keep reading to learn more about our homeowner maintenance tips for taking care of your radiant heater. Then give us a call when you are ready to loop us in for some professional care as well.

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It’s a Great Time to Schedule Furnace Service!

Monday, November 4th, 2024

Have you scheduled a furnace maintenance appointment in the last year? If you didn’t schedule one at the end of the last winter season, it’s important to prioritize the service now before we head back into winter again. Skipping out on maintenance can mean that you are left scheduling a furnace repair in Winnetka, IL.

Keep reading to learn more about some of the signs that can indicate you need to schedule furnace service and why now is such a crucial time for the appointment. Then give our team a call to get on the schedule and rest easy this winter season knowing that your furnace is in excellent condition.

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Pros and Cons of a Ductless Mini Split HVAC System

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Are you thinking about switching from a more traditional HVAC system to a ductless mini split? If so, it’s definitely a smart idea. Ductless mini splits are vastly different compared with other types of HVAC systems.

When you’re ready to schedule your in-home assessment for ductless mini splits in Morton Grove, IL, give our team a call. We can talk to you about how this unique system would be set up in your home. Keep reading to learn more about how a ductless mini split works as well as the pros and cons of installing one.

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3 Signs Your Heater Is in Rough Shape

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Heaters are designed to last your family for a long time, but not forever. It’s important to be aware of the signs that can indicate your heater is reaching the point that it needs repairs. This is the best way to keep it running for longer.

If you notice any of the signs we are listing below, you need to go ahead and schedule heating services in Morton Grove, IL. You can keep reading to learn about three signs that can indicate your heater is not working at its best and desperately needs repairs.

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Our 2024 Guide to Efficient Radiant Heating

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Spring might be here, but we still have some chilly days ahead of us. That means you’ll still be operating your heater, and you want it to work at its best all season long. We’ve put together our best tips and tricks into a guide that can help you maximize your radiant heater.

If you notice anything unusual happening during radiant heater operation, you may need to schedule radiant heat service in Winnetka, IL, with our team of professionals. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about operating your heater efficiently to save money and maximize your indoor comfort.

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Is Moisture a Problem for Your Furnace?

Monday, March 11th, 2024

Inevitably, there will be some humidity in the air around your home. That means there will also be humidity inside of your furnace. Although your furnace has a condensate drain line that helps to capture some of the excess moisture and drain it outside of your home, there is still such a thing as too much humidity.

If moisture is a problem inside of your furnace, you need to give our team a call to schedule an appointment for heating repair in Northbrook, IL. We can assess the moisture level problem and offer a solution for addressing it now and managing it in the future. You can keep reading to learn more about the signs that moisturizer problem inside of your furnace and what you can do about it.

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How to Spot Bad Local Heating Contractors

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Your home comfort is a big deal. You and your family rely on it year-round, but especially when winter hits and the heater needs to come on. That means you can’t just leave your family’s comfort up to the work of amateurs.

Finding the right heating contractors in Northbrook, IL is simple once you learn how to find the bad ones. This is what it looks like when you run into a heating contractor that you shouldn’t hire under any circumstances. Let’s look at these red flags.

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What Are the Different Types of Commercial Heating?

Monday, February 27th, 2023

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to commercial heating. What works for your competitor may not work for you (there’s just too many variables to truly know from reading online).

When you get commercial heating in Morton Grove, IL, technicians help you find out what works best for you. They listen to your pain points, discuss all the intricacies of setting up your system, and then get to work.

Before that happens, you should know what you’re getting into. These are the four main types of commercial heating systems you need to at least know about before getting the process started.

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Is Your Furnace Leaking Carbon Monoxide?

Monday, February 14th, 2022

This is a simple question but the answer might not be so easy. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the gas known as “carbon monoxide,” it’s an odorless, colorless material that is a byproduct of combustion. It’s extremely dangerous to inhale and can easily lead to nausea, fatigue, memory loss, impaired motor function, and even unconsciousness. For any homeowner with a gas furnace, you should know about this material and how it works.

Don’t worry, furnaces are safe machines. We wouldn’t install gas-burning systems in homes if we didn’t believe that they could operate safely without exposing your family to carbon monoxide. However, over years of neglect and through missed or amateur furnace repair in Glenview, IL, a furnace can quickly become unsafe.

Let’s talk about how you might be able to detect if your furnace is leaking carbon monoxide, and what you can do about it.

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Why Oil Heaters Are on Their Way Out

Monday, October 11th, 2021

Oil heating used to be one of the most cost-effective methods of heating a home back in the day. For over a century, people have been keeping homes nice and toasty during the winter with oil-burning heaters. But times are changing and fuel prices are fluctuating in a way that homeowners need to adapt to.

We used to see a lot more homes with oil heaters but now we’re seeing more natural gas-powered heating systems and heat pumps. It’s not because of some powerful ad campaign or because these systems look better, it’s because they’re more efficient and they tend to do a better job of heating your home for a lower cost.

Even HVAC maintenance in Evanston, IL is easier on heat pumps and gas furnaces than it is for oil heating systems. Large oil drums can corrode and cause major problems for your home, which isn’t applicable to electric or natural gas heaters.

Let’s talk about why oil heaters are on their way out.

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