A furnace repaired too many times
When an older furnace needs a different major repair every winter, replacement often costs less over a few years and is safer.
Green Leaf Heating & Cooling connects homeowners in Englewood (60621) with local HVAC technicians. Frame homes, two-flats and greystones around 63rd and Halsted. Call (312) 924-7223 and get a free estimate before any work starts.
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Furnaces in frame homes and two-flats, with safety checks on older units that have been repaired many times.
View details ↗02Boilers in greystones and two-flats that kept radiator heat.
View details ↗03Fall safety checks for older equipment, including the heat exchanger, venting and a carbon monoxide test.
View details ↗04Efficient cooling and supplemental heat for homes without ducts.
View details ↗05Water heater repair and replacement, with venting checked on every job.
View details ↗When an older furnace needs a different major repair every winter, replacement often costs less over a few years and is safer.
Leave the house immediately and call 911 or Peoples Gas from outside. Don’t use the furnace again until it’s been inspected.
Older frame homes lose heat through gaps in walls and windows. Sealing and insulation make any furnace more effective and lower bills.
Get a yearly safety check on older heating equipment, and keep working CO alarms on every floor.
When repairs keep coming, ask for a replacement estimate alongside the repair.
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(312) 924-7223Englewood is in 60621, part of our South Side coverage. Every residential zip code in Chicago is covered; call with yours if you’re not sure.
When the furnace is 15 to 20 years old and needs a major repair, or repairs keep coming back.
Heat exchanger inspection, venting, safety controls and a carbon monoxide test.
Frame homes from the early 1900s often have gaps around windows, doors and the foundation. Air sealing and insulation reduce drafts and help the furnace keep up.
Call (312) 924-7223 and describe what’s happening. We connect you with a local technician and you get a free estimate before any work starts.
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