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Avatar for Home Comfort Systems Inc
Home Comfort Systems Inc
4.9(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My son and his wife who have three boys (one sick with the flu as the time) called me on a very cold February morning with his family homeless and a very cold house. After dealing with Home Comfort Systems, this is what he wrote and asked me to post: : While it was still very cold out,we smelled gas in our house. Nicor had us all evacuate. The next day, my parents recommended I call Home Comfort Systems the company which installed their new furnace a few years ago. Steve Bilica, one of the owners came out to my house before 10AM to provide me with a quote. The price was fair, I could tell he was honest and although he could've ripped me off easily as I was in desperate need. He offered fair payment options that worked with my tight budget. He contacted his supplier who delivered the new furnace before noon. A team of two brothers arrived by 1PM and began installation. They were extremely polite, considerate of my house, clean, efficient and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. By 4PM it was done and I had heat again. They even went the extra mile with some requests we had including removing an old, useless house-humidifier that was taking up space. Nothing extra for that. I was so relieved and glad that we could get back to normal and grateful to Steve and his company for their help."
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Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1938

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Emergency services offered

"I hired All Temp to replace my AC and furnace in my condo. Overall, they did a great job. The initial inspection and quote walk through went very well and they answered every question I had. The installation went equally as well. The crew did great work and finished the project in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend them and use them again in the future."
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Response time10 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
72
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Tim and his assistant worked rapidly, but carefully, to remove the old furnace, install the new one, test it and then clean up the furnace area in the basement.  In addition they were able to put the furnace-mounted humidifier back in operation.  Not only was Tim and his assistant prompt, courteous and professional, they explained everything clearly and exceeded my expectations by installing a new furnace on a Sunday morning!"
Response time3 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Porterhouse Heating & Cooling
Porterhouse Heating & Cooling
4.8(
217
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within 5 minutes after Roy walked in, I knew I was speaking with an expert. He talked me out of wasting money on what I wanted (getting rid of boiler and replying on furnace) telling me about how everyone in the city during -40 degree nights was will freeze and if I keep the boiler I'll be comfy. He also talked me out of choosing a heat pump, saying in Chicago it will cause problems in the dead of winter and then I'll be out of luck. Initial estimate was only to replace the 60 year oil leaky boiler and 40 year old loud AC and furnace. Came in, did the work quickly, and when we were doing final inspection he pointed out where my last remaining original furnace was having problems. Gave me a great price to just get the the last furnace and AC done (AC was 40 years old). I know they won't be the cheapest but if you want someone you can trust who will guide you with his 30 years of experience and teach you the finer details of heating and cooling while delivering quality work, go with Porterhouse. I won't trust anyone else."
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Response time9 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1904

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Emergency services offered

"It went quite well. The technicians (yes, two) showed up close to the scheduled time (there was a window allowed for arrival) and got right to work. They checked the furnace and determined there were no problems and moved on the boiler (we have both forced-air and baseboard heating). There was a problem with the thermocouple and I authorized replacement. All done and gone in roughly an hour. Well done."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1946

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"Phil came out to provide a free estimate for a new boiler. Appointment was scheduled for the same week and Phil called to move up the appointment due to a cancellation. He was very thorough, asked questions and answered all of mine. Would definitely recommend.
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Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JML HEATING & COOLING INC
4.8(
42
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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"The installers arrived promptly as scheduled with all necessary materials and equipment. They were professional, courteous and friendly, and were careful to clean up before leaving. Because of the cramped quarters in our boiler room, they had to remove part of one wall for the installation but they were careful to notify us of this beforehand to get our OK, and to perform the removal in a way that made the repair easy. Also, since it was a two day job, they were careful to install the water heater first so that we could have hot water in the evening before the second day. All work was done to our satisfaction and we feel that we received good value for our money. We would have no hesitation in recommending JML for any heating or cooling work."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Legendary Service
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just won a beautiful water heater from Legendary Service, and they were amazing. The installation was quick, easy, and clean. The owners came down personally to make sure everything went smoothly. Very nice people and I would definitely go to them for all my plumbing and heating needs!"
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Response time2 days
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Install Boiler questions, answered by experts

If you go to turn it counterclockwise and it won’t turn anymore, it’s open. Like most other valves, you should be able to turn a radiator valve counterclockwise (to the left) to open it and clockwise (right) to close it. To close a radiator valve, turn it clockwise until you meet some resistance and can’t turn anymore, but do so carefully to avoid breaking the valve.

It takes about five to 10 minutes for heat to reach a radiator, then about one hour until the radiator fully heats up a room. The exact duration depends on the size of the room and how far away the radiator is from the boiler heating system. Heating up an entire house could take up to two hours.

Always consult your manual for specific pressure numbers. Many expansion tanks come pre-pressurized at a specific PSI range, anywhere from 12 to 40 PSI, designed for a range of home boilers. You should not have to pressurize an expansion tank yourself, only the boiler system. If your system has a tank that needs to be manually pressurized, this is generally a job for professionals and their tools.

The primary differences between a heat pump and a boiler are their function and how they produce heat. A heat pump is a versatile system that provides both heating and cooling by moving ambient air and altering its temperature. In contrast, a boiler is solely a heating system, often working with a furnace or AC unit as part of a larger HVAC system. In terms of heat production, a heat pump generates heat more slowly and at a lower temperature, requiring a large convector for distribution. A boiler, however, produces a large amount of high-temperature heat that it emits through smaller radiators.

There are several types of home radiators, and the most common are steam heat radiators, electric radiators, and dual-fuel radiators. Steam heat radiators are connected to a boiler. Electric radiators can operate without being connected to anything else—they just need an electrical outlet. If you have a dual-fuel radiator, you’ll see a valve at the bottom of the system with a wire coming out of it and going into a wall. These are often your towel radiators in the bathroom. The type of radiator you have will impact how you turn it on.

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