Corner unit always too warm
Two walls of glass gain a lot of heat. Correctly sized equipment, clean coils and window film or shades help keep corner units even.
Green Leaf Heating & Cooling connects homeowners in New Eastside (60601) with local HVAC technicians. Residential towers between Michigan Avenue and the lake, linked by the Pedway. Call (312) 924-7223 and get a free estimate before any work starts.
Every service is available in New Eastside. These five come up most, given the housing. See all HVAC services.
Water-source heat pumps in condo towers, including replacements for original units that have reached the end of their life.
View details ↗02Fan coils and in-unit air handlers that stop cooling, leak or make noise.
View details ↗03Humidity and filtration in sealed high-rise units.
View details ↗04Annual in-unit service: filter, coil, drain pan and condensate line.
View details ↗05No heat or cooling in a unit when the rest of the building is fine.
View details ↗Typical calls in New Eastside towers.
Ask a proTwo walls of glass gain a lot of heat. Correctly sized equipment, clean coils and window film or shades help keep corner units even.
Heat pumps from a tower’s original construction often fail at the compressor. Replacement with a building-approved model is usually the answer.
Shared condensate risers can clog and back up into units. If water appears, report it to management as well as calling for service.
Ask the association whether there’s an approved replacement model and installation standard. Many towers set one so units fit the existing cabinets and connections.
Reserve the freight elevator and confirm insurance requirements before the replacement day.
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(312) 924-7223New Eastside is in 60601, part of our Downtown & Near North coverage. Every residential zip code in Chicago is covered; call with yours if you’re not sure.
More glass means more heat gain. A technician can check that the unit is clean, charged and sized correctly, and shades help a lot.
Often, yes. Many associations specify models and installation requirements. Check before ordering.
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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