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Central Air Conditioning Basics

Mar 30, 2018

Here are 4 of the main parts to your central air system: Condenser This is the outside metal unit. This is where the gas from the compressor is condensed into a liquid. The gas that enters the condenser is very hot. The temperature is then lowered so that the gas can...

Time to Schedule Your Spring Maintenance

Feb 27, 2018

Call the experts at Chris Mechanical to come to your West Chicago, IL home in once a year to do a routine air conditioner maintenance visit. Learn more here

Furnace Fan Setting – “On” vs. “Auto”

Jan 23, 2018

On your thermostat, there’s a furnace-fan setting for either “On” or “Auto.” Which option is the best choice? Call Chris Mechanical Today.

What To Do If You Have No Hot Water

Jan 5, 2018

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But don’t panic. It’s more than likely something with your hot water heater. Typically it may be something simple that you can take care of yourself. However, some things do...

What is a Heat Pump

Dec 15, 2017

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses...