No cooling during the spring changeover
In two-pipe buildings, units only get chilled water after the building switches to cooling mode. Warm April days can be uncomfortable until then.
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Fan coil units that stop cooling, leak or make noise, in both two-pipe and four-pipe buildings.
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View details ↗03Dry winter air and filtration in sealed high-rise units.
View details ↗04Annual in-unit service: coil, drain pan, condensate line and filter.
View details ↗05In-unit failures when the building’s central plant is running normally.
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Ask a proIn two-pipe buildings, units only get chilled water after the building switches to cooling mode. Warm April days can be uncomfortable until then.
Clogged drains and pans are the usual cause. Annual cleaning prevents most leaks and the damage to units below.
Fan coils and PTACs under windows can let in drafts if seals around the cabinet or sleeve are worn. Resealing helps.
Find out whether your building is two-pipe or four-pipe and when it changes over. It explains many seasonal complaints.
Arrange the certificate of insurance, work hours and freight elevator with management before any replacement.
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(312) 924-7223Streeterville is in 60611, part of our Downtown & Near North coverage. Every residential zip code in Chicago is covered; call with yours if you’re not sure.
If your building has a two-pipe system, cooling isn’t available until the building switches over. Four-pipe buildings don’t have this limit.
A portable unit is usually fine. Built-in humidifiers depend on building rules and your equipment.
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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