Chicago HVAC Blog

The HVAC industry is stuffed full of jargon and vocabulary unfamiliar to the average consumer. Without an understanding of key terms like AFUE and SEER, it is nearly impossible to make an educated, informed furnace or air conditioner purchase. To help you learn the lingo and gain a little insight in...

Choosing an HVAC Contractor The contractor you trust to take care of the heating and cooling systems in your home has a very important job. It is their responsibility to keep you cool on the hottest summer days and warm during the iciest of winters. Choose the wrong contractor and the problems they...

Very high humidity is expected to accompany the extreme heat this week, and that moisture—combined with the high temperatures—will create what's known as a "heat dome". Those conditions could be dangerous. Forecasters say the heat index, which measures what the temperature really feels like when you...

According to Energy Star, 29% of the energy use in your home per year is spent using the heating system. Your furnace or boiler is the number one natural gas guzzler in your home, so it should be the unit you target for energy efficiency improvements. Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning offers...

Winter has finally arrived, and it has come in force this week! Temperatures are plummeting and struggling to stay above zero degrees. All throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, furnaces and boilers have been breaking down. Remember, Four Seasons offers 24 hour emergency repair services wit...

Yes, it is the season of giving and holiday cheer, but that doesn’t mean everyone out there has a heart of gold! There are plenty of scammers out there looking to make a cheap buck and disappear before complaints can be filed. To help keep your holiday merry, we are going to outline a few ways to av...

Summer has ended, and it has happened. Temperatures have dropped just enough to create a nip in the air, and you’re forced to turn on the heat. Your home begins to warm, but wait, what is that burning smell? First and foremost, it is important to remain calm; turn the furnace off, and go to the area...

At Four Seasons, we often highlight the efficiency of our Lennox furnaces and air conditioners. Furthermore, we also like to point out just how far the HVAC industry has come and just how sophisticated and impressive this new generation of home comfort systems really is. To solidify and reinforce th...