We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Chicago encounter problems with their home’s heating system.
Continue ReadingYour fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
Continue Reading17.2 million households in the United States use a humidifier—install one, and join the households who have been maximizing their indoor comfort.
Continue ReadingYou can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.
Continue ReadingIn the world of HVAC, change is constant, and 2025 marks a significant shift in refrigerant standards.
With the transition to A2L refrigerants and the phasedown of R-410A, the industry is abuzz with questions, concerns, and opportunities.
Continue ReadingToday’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air. Below are some air conditioning basics.
Continue ReadingYou’re leaving for vacation! You’ve packed your swimsuit, made reservations, and bought some new outfits. Your excitement builds as you picture yourself lounging by the beach, sipping cocktails, and soaking up the sun; you can’t wait to go! Here are some tips to Prepare Your Evanston Home for Vacation This Summer.
Continue ReadingA technician from Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning can come to your home and help determine which furnace will do the best job for you.
Continue ReadingShavitz Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted resource for heat pumps in the Chicagoland area.
Continue ReadingWith this unseasonably warm spring, I’ve already gotten several calls from clients asking if it is safe to turn on their air conditioners – not the question that I expected during the middle of March! So when can you turn on your air conditioning? A standard system that has the proper refrigerant charge and correct…
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