Licensed Pros for Every Need

At Four Seasons we have professionally trained and licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, handymen, window installation experts, and air duct cleaners. We can handle nearly any job around the home from furnace maintenance and repair to toilet replacements and gutter cleaning. Big or small, we value every customers needs no matter the cost of the job. Our goal is to make living in your home as comfortable as possible, and to make the space work for you and your family. Don’t put off your home’s much needed repairs any longer and rely on Four Seasons.

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Overpaying Every Month

You run into two problems when you allow an old outdated boiler to run in your home. The first problem is the cost. The older the boiler the odds are the less energy efficient it will be. Some older boilers waste as much as 50% of the natural gas they consume during the combustion process. That adds up to a hefty cost every month on your utility bills and for most of us, overpaying every month by 50% is simply not an option!

Old Boiler Safety Concerns

The other major concern when it comes to the function of that old boiler is safety. After years of expansion and contraction, the heat exchanger in that old system is probably worn out. You may develop cracks or holes in this part of the system and these gaps will allow combustion gases like carbon monoxide to leak into the home. If you aren’t having the boiler maintained yearly, this can happen without warning and put your home and your family in a dangerous position. After a certain point, no matter how well you may have cared for the unit over the years, it will still need to be replaced. This is the safest and most economically sound choice you can make for your home.

Your Boiler Care Technicians at Four Seasons

When you finally come to terms with the fact that that old boiler simply has to go, remember Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning. We have some of the most experienced boiler technicians and installers on staff that are ready to inspect, replace, and care for your boiler for years and years to come. Call Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning for information on a Peerless hot water or steam boiler and to inquire about possible rebates.

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Condensation and Your Drain Line

Besides taking special care to have your filters changed on a regular basis, there are a couple other parts of the system you should keep an eye on. The drain line, for example, is a vital component of your new furnace. This until creates a lot of water during its efficient combustion process and that water must be drained. The drain line will safely remove this water from the unit, but only if the line is clear. With a lack of maintenance this line can become easily clogged with mineral deposits and mold. The clog will cause the system to back up and shut itself down until the line is cleared. However, if you have the system regularly maintained by your Four Seasons serviceman, this will not be a problem.

Four Seasons Makes it Easy!

HVAC equipment is high maintenance compared to other appliances that you may have in your home. You must keep on top of this care if you are going to have an efficient unit that operates reliably. Four Seasons makes caring for your furnace and air conditioner as easy as possible. From maintenance plans to around the clock service we are always there to lend a hand when you need us most.

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Restarting the Furnace

Sometimes all the furnace needs to get going is to be restarted. Like the many electronics out there that can freeze up, you simply reboot the unit and suddenly it works again. This sometimes works with your furnace or other heating system. You turn the unit off at the thermostat. Then you turn the switch off at the furnace, flip the breaker, and manually turn the unit back on before setting the temperature on the thermostat. Suddenly the furnace kicks on and all is well. If this were to happen to you, you should take this as a warning call! Your furnace is having some sort of problem, and it needs to be checked.

Must Call for Maintenance!

If the unit seems to be working normally after the restarts, simply schedule a maintenance check. The technician from Four Seasons that comes out to your home will clean out the vital components of the system and if there are any obvious problems, you will be informed before repairs are completed. Most homeowners like scheduling their maintenance because they know how much it will cost right off the bat and it comes with a no breakdown guarantee! Once your furnace has undergone this service, you can have added peace of mind that the unit will not experience another breakdown this season. If it were to happen, Four Seasons would return to the home free of charge to check out the situation. That is a deal that no homeowner that cares about their comfort can pass up, so call Four Seasons today!

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• Maintenance Technician: A Four Seasons maintenance technician will knowledgeably clean and assess your system on a yearly basis. His work will help you get the most out of your heating or cooling system for the least amount of cost possible. He or she will also check for any potential problems that may arise down the line based on the condition of your system.
• Repair Technician: Our repair technicians are some of the hardest workers in the city of Chicago. They travel all over the Chicagoland area at all hours of the night and day. They are NATE and/or EPA certified to properly assess and diagnose your system.
• Senior Repair Technicians: Do you have an accessibly old furnace or an air conditioner that is an odd make and model? If so, you have found your repair specialist. Some companies turn away business based on the type of unit that the customer has. At Four Seasons, we decided to find professionals that have the experience to work on these units with precise skill. These technicians are called our senior repair technicians and they can handle literally anything your furnace or air conditioner may throw at them.
• Installation Technician: Our technicians that install new system go through months of rigorous training and testing in order to work for Four Seasons. They install your new system in way that will optimize use and energy efficiency. This process takes time and they work tirelessly throughout the day and night to get your new system ready for use as quickly as possible.
• Duct Cleaning Technician: When it comes to the HVAC system, many homeowners forget that they ducts need attention as well! Our duct specialists can do everything from cleaning and insulating to repair and replacement of the duct work in your home. This is usually a service homeowners would have to find a specialty company for, but at Four Seasons we specialize in every aspect of your heating and cooling systems.

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Heat Exchanger Deterioration

Not maintaining the furnace yearly could lead to a variety of problems that will require any number of repairs. But, the problems that a lack of maintenance can cause for your furnace’s heat exchanger are what truly concern us. The heat exchanger expands and contracts with every cycle of the furnace. Over time this will lead to the development of cracks and holes in the steel of the heat exchanger. Nearly all furnaces will meet this fate if they are in operation for long enough, but the goal is to prevent this from happening for as long as possible. That means that you must have yearly furnace cleanings performed on the system along with regular filter replacements.

The Vital Importance of Maintenance

Performing these maintenance tasks will prevent damage to the heat exchanger from problems like overheating and rust development. A furnace that overheats, even slightly will cause excessive strain on the heat exchanger, and one of the biggest causes of overheating are lack of filter replacement. If you would like to get the most out of your furnace, you need to call Four Seasons. Our maintenance services will not only inspect your furnace for cracks and other damage that may have already occurred, but they will also help you prevent problems in the future. Don’t trust your furnace in the hands of any other HVAC contractor in the Chicagoland area and call Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning.

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Anode Erosion Protection

The magnesium or aluminum anode in your water tank has been attracting erosion since your unit was first installed. By doing so, it protects the steel within the tank from corroding because aluminum and magnesium are more corrosive than steel. The steel is spared until the anode has eroded. Once this happens, the water will begin to corrode the steel in the tank. This problem usually manifests itself as a leak in the bottom of the tank that simply cannot be fixed. Once the tank is at this point, the corrosion is so extensive that it is beyond repair.

Water Heater Maintenance

Luckily, this problem can be prevented by having Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning replace your hot water tank’s anode every 4 to 6 years. This will keep the unit running corrosion free for as long as possible. Along with regular efficiency checks, you can get the most out of the hot water tank in your home at the lowest possible cost. If you haven’t had your tank checked in years, now is the time to have Four Seasons out for this service!

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Why Your Exhaust Fans are so Important!

The first step it to get used to turning on that fan with every hot shower, but if you are still noticing sweat on the walls and ceilings, there may be a problem. Many homes are equipped with fans that move very little air and therefore allow loads of moist air to remain inside the home after hot showers. This could lead to mold and mildew growth that will cause even bigger and more expensive problems.

The Tissue Test

What you need to do is test your fan. This is easy enough to do on your own with a piece of tissue paper. Simply hold a tissue up to the fan and let go. The fan should be able to hold the tissue securely to its grills. This is a good indicator of the strength of your fan. If it can hold the tissue, odds are it is strong enough. However, if there is still excess moisture in the bathroom long after the showers are done for the day, your fan may not be large enough and therefore not powerful enough to remove the needed amount of moisture from the room.

Four Seasons Home Services can Help!

If you suspect that this is becoming a problem in your home, have that fan replaced before you have to deal with moisture problems or unexplained odors lurking in your home. Four Seasons’ home services division can check your fans function, perform repairs, or even replace the entire assembly if necessary. Don’t let this problem develop into a more serious issue and have your exhaust fans assessed as soon as possible.

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Finding Problems Your Air Conditioner Caused

It is always recommended that you have a yearly maintenance check performed on the furnace at some point during the heating season. The cleaning will help identify problems and get the unit running efficiently and reliably for the remainder of the season. If the furnace was exposed to water over the summer months, you may not even know the extent of the damage that it may have caused unless you have the unit assessed.

Condensation Causes Rust

Condensation that leaks into or onto the furnace will cause the metal to rust more quickly that you might have thought. Even a few inches of water from a flood can rust out the inside of the furnace or allow mold growth to take over. We have seen furnaces that are only a few years old with rusted out heat exchangers because of problems that the homeowner had with the air conditioner. Rust cannot be cured and the only option is to have the system replaced.

Being Prepared for Mother Nature’s Fury

If you fear that your furnace may have come into contact with water this past summer or if you simply want to have the system tuned up for the season, call Four Seasons today. We offer affordable pricing for both our maintenance and installation services and we can help you rest peacefully this winter knowing that your furnace is ready for whatever Mother Nature may throw at it.

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Eliminate Cold Showers with Four Seasons

Just like the furnace needs to be cleaned and checked yearly, the hot water tank could use a good scrub down as well. Your Four Seasons serviceman can give your hot water tank the servicing that it truly needs and we can do it right now! From flushing the system to cleaning the pilot, your Four Seasons tech can handle it all. In the end you will have a system that runs much more efficiently and reliably than ever before. Don’t wait for a cold shower to ruin your day and schedule your proactive maintenance with Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning today!

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Teaching You the Basics

Some HVAC companies don’t want to teach you the basics of furnace care because they want you to rely on them for every little issue. We realized that this was an unrealistic approach to business. Customers need to know how to properly replace their filter and adjust their thermostat. Our servicemen will take the time to walk you through these simple procedures, and we have a 24 hour customer support center available to those that may have questions. This way you don’t have to waste your time and money hiring a technician for a simple adjustment that you can handle on your own.

Preventing the Recurrence of Problems

Many breakdowns can be prevented if the homeowner knows what they doing wrong. Lack of maintenance is the source of many furnace problems, but if the homeowner doesn’t realize this service is needed they will never take advantage of it. Dishonest companies know this and would rather get the money from the hefty repair bills every winter than tell the homeowner how they could be preventing these problems from happening in the first place.

Time and Time Again

Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning has got your back time and time again. Rely on us this winter to get your furnace back up and running and to show you how to better care for your unit in the future. Don’t spend your winter dealing with heating problems and get back to celebrating the holiday season in the warmth and comfort of a well heated home.

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• Dirty System: Systems that haven’t been cleaned in ages are often the source of overheating problems. A simple clean and check from Four Seasons could be enough to get the system going again.
• Dirty Filter: Dirty filters block airflow and consequently cause the furnace to overheat as it attempts to keep up. A unit that is overheating will shut itself off as a safety mechanism but as soon as it cools off it will attempt to turn itself back on. This causes the short cycling symptoms and could be taken care of with a simple filter change.
• Blocked Ventilation:  Debris clogging the outdoor ventilation or having too many vents closed inside the home could also cause the furnace to overheat and begin to short cycle. Try opening all of the vents and clear any debris away from the exterior ventilation that may be preventing your furnace from working properly.
• Poorly Sized System: Furnaces that are too large for the home will also short cycle. They were built to heat a much larger square footage and needs more space to get a full cycle in before shutting down. This problem will shorten the systems lifespan and can only be cured by replacing the unit with one that is properly sized for the home.

Furnace Repair from Four Seasons Chicago

If you suspect that you have a short cycling problem in your home, call Four Seasons! We are available to your around the clock for furnace repairs and we will get to the bottom of your furnace problems before you withstand another moment’s discomfort. Furnaces are dangerous to mess with if you do not know exactly what you are doing and the only way to ensure that your system is safe to use is by having it examined by a professional like those at Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning.

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Technological Improvements Save Energy

Traditionally furnaces were vented through the chimney of the home. This was an inefficient way of getting the excess combustion gases out of the home, but in the process actually spent more energy than the furnace used to create heat. Hundreds of your hard earned dollars were being wasted in the combustion process and were never actually turning into usable heat for the home. The new high efficiency furnaces sought to improve upon this by creating a more efficient combustion and venting process.

High Efficiency Furnace Venting System

Your high efficiency furnace no longer vents through the roof of the home. Instead, it will use two PVC pipes that come out of the side of the home near where the furnace is located in the lower levels of your home. One of these pipes brings in fresh air and the other expels the harmful combustion gases created by the unit. This process is more energy efficient, but it does create a potential problem for those of us that live in the blizzard prone Chicagoland area. When the snow begins to pile up near those PVC pipes, the furnace may shut down as a safety mechanism. These pipes must stay clear of debris and snow if they are to properly vent the system, so you will need to check them periodically throughout the winter.

Clean Away Snow and Save!

After a large snowfall, take a quick peek at those pipes, and make sure that any snow is cleared away. If the unit ever seems to not be working properly, this should be on your list of things to check before you call a Four Seasons tech. This will save you wasted time and money that would be spent on an unnecessary service call.

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What’s Holding Back Your Furnace?

• Dirty Filter: Believe it or not, a dirty furnace filter could be what is stopping your furnace from working at its full potential. A clogged filter blocks airflow and the small amount of air that is getting by isn’t enough to heat the home efficiently. Given more time, the clogged filter will eventually choke the furnace and stop it from providing any heat at all! If you haven’t changed the filter in months and you have this problem, change the filter before you spend your money on a service call and see if you notice an improvement in your comfort.
• Filthy Burners: If the filter is clean, the problem may be located inside the furnace. Dirty, poorly adjusted burners can also be a source of this problem. A way to see if this could be causing your problem would be to take a peek inside the furnace while it is running. If you see flames that are any other color than clean burning blue, you have this problem. Orange and yellow flames aren’t as hot as blue flames, but a simple cleaning and adjustment from your Four Seasons technician could get things running normally once more.
• Insulation Issues: Homes that have inadequate insulation loose heat very quickly. All of the heat created by the furnace is being lost before it can warm the home. Have a Four Seasons insulation specialist assess the insulation levels in your home, and boost the insulation levels where they are lacking.
• Sizing Problems: This problem is very serious because it often requires replacement of the system in the home. An undersized unit cannot keep up with the temperature demands of a home that it was not designed to heat. It may have been able to keep up for a few years, but as time goes on, the problem will just get worse until the system breaks down for good. Have a Home Comfort Specialist from Four Seasons properly size a unit for your home, and enjoy renewed comfort for years and years to come!

Around the Clock Repair

In this economy, no homeowner wants to hear that their furnace needs a major repair. Check the unit for the symptoms associated with the less serious problems, but if you find you cannot locate the source of your problem, call Four Seasons. We will work to make the furnace repair or furnace replacement process as affordable and as pain free as possible. Call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to have one of our servicemen repair your furnace now!

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Beeping, Breakdowns, and Batteries

• Smoke Detectors: These crucial appliances are there to give your family advanced warning in the event of a fire in the home. When the batteries fail in these systems, the unit will beep incessantly until the battery is replaced. You may find yourself tempted to simply disconnect the unit until you get a new battery, but we urge you not to get in this habit! You may forget to replace the unit promptly and you will leave your home and your family vulnerable in the event of a fire.
• Thermostat: The thermostat controls the comfort level in the home, and the majority of these units run on batteries these days. If your thermostat is running on batteries that haven’t been replaced in ages, they may fail without your notice. You will think that there is a problem with the furnace and end up spending your hard earned money to have technician out to tell you that you need to change the batteries. The thermostat may even appear to be working normally, but the batteries simply don’t have enough juice to communicate properly with the furnace.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors: These detectors, like smoke detectors, protect your family from a very serious danger. Carbon monoxide leaks will go completely undetected without these systems functioning properly in the home. Don’t let your family sleep another night in a home that may not be protected.

Let Four Seasons Handle Your Big Problems

Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning is always there to handle the bigger problems that can’t be solves with a battery replacement. We offer 24 hour furnace and boiler repair service and our Home Services division can handle any issues you may have you’re your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Taking a proactive approach to maintaining your home is the best way to prevent problems and to be prepared in the event of an unexpected issue. Take a moment to run around the house and check what types of batteries your different appliances require. Head out to the store and stock up now!

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Damage Cause by Hard Water

As hard water flows through your pipes, water heater, and boiler, it leaves behind deposits. Calcium and magnesium are usually the biggest culprits and over time, they can become caked inside these parts of your home. Pipes will loose their ability to transfer water effectively, and the water heater and boiler will loose energy efficiency. This happens as the buildup covers the burners. The boiler and hot water tank must then use more gas to heat up the water that will be transferred through the home. With time, these deposits will damage the systems beyond repair and will require replacement. A water softener will remove these deposits from your water before it ever comes in contact with your plumbing, your water heater, or your boiler.

Yearly Maintenance

Once you have a water softener installed, you are still not out of the woods. The boiler and water heater still need to be maintained yearly in order to ensure their proper function when you need them most. At Four Seasons we offer a 20+ point tune-up that will get your boiler working at peek efficiency and prevent breakdowns all winter long. While we are out cleaning the boiler, we will also check the water tank for signs of damage or inefficiency. With this service performed you can rest easy this winter knowing that you will have a reliable source of heat when the temperatures drop. If you aren’t sure whether your boiler and hot water tank are ready for this winter season, get on the phone with Four Seasons now and get protected!

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Proactive Furnace Cleaning Services

This type of thinking can be applied to a variety of situations, but we would like you do ask yourself this winter, “Does your furnace need a flu shot?” Sounds funny but furnaces can get the flu too! They can wheeze and cough and fail to keep you warm. This usually happens at a very inconvenient time and it defiantly costs you money and comfort as you wait for a repair to be completed. What can you do to prevent this from happening? You can take a proactive step and call Four Seasons. We make house calls!

Our complete “Flu Shot” Service will:

• Inspect the flue and damper
• Clean pilot assembly
• Adjust pilot
• Check thermocouple
• Clean Burners
• Adjust Burners
• Check gas valve operation
• Check fan control
• Check thermostat
• Check blower motor and lube
• Check blower wheel
• Check furnace wiring
• Inspect heat exchanger for leaks
• Check limit control
• Check for belt tension and align
• Check and secure panels
• Check air filter
• Check noise and vibration levels
• Check for combustion air
• Make final operation test
• Check temperature difference

These are the steps that we include in our 20+ point furnace tune-up and cleaning. This service will help your furnace stay in tip top health all winter long and help you save money and stay comfortable. Call today and we can prevent your furnace from catching the flu.

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Covering the Air Conditioner

Encasing the air conditioner for the winter requires a balance between air flow and coverage protection. Many homeowners make the mistake of wrapping the air conditioner too tightly in a tarp or sheet of plastic that doesn’t allow for enough airflow. This could actually encourage the creation of rust within the system. Moisture and condensation will buildup under the tarp and without a mode of escape, they will begin to eat away at the costly coils within the unit. Rust is like a disease for your air conditioner and there is no real way to stop it from destroying your unit once it begins. Not covering the system will also lead to rust buildup, and is not an alternative to using a tarp or sheet of plastic.

Get Your Custom Cover from Four Seasons

Instead, purchase an air conditioner cover that was designed specifically for your make and model. Four Seasons can find that cover for you and have it delivered to your home. If you need a little help getting the unit cleaned up and ready to be covered, Four Seasons can still lend you a hand. Don’t subject your air conditioner to the chill of winter for one more year, and instead get the most out of your system by having it covered by a custom fit air conditioner cover today!

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Exterior Home Improvements and Repairs

• Door Replacement: Your front entryway may very well be the first impression that your guests receive when they come to visit. Have Four Seasons help you highlight this focal point of the home with a door replacement, decorative glass inlays, or a fresh coat of paint. You will be amazed by the difference this simple improvement can make.
• Window Replacement: Wood rot begins on the exterior of the home and works its way in. If your old wood framed windows are rotting out, it is hurting your homes appearance and energy efficiency. The stylish and air tight design will repair both of these problems, and pay you back big time in energy cost savings.
• Gutter Cleaning and Gutter Guards: Overloaded gutters not only look bad for your home, but they are also a hassle to clean. Having Four Seasons clean out, repair any damage, and install Gutter Guards in your gutters will eliminate this issue for years and years to come.
• Siding: Four Seasons now offers a wide variety of siding choices that can completely transform the exterior of your home.
• Landscape Cleaning: Fall can do damage to your home’s landscape, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Even if you can’t clean up the leaves or keep the landscape free of debris, Four Seasons can!
• Painting: Sometimes all you need is a fresh coat of paint to bring new light to the exterior of your home. Four Seasons has professional painter on staff to help you make your home look amazing in no time at all.

These are just a few of the services that Four Seasons Home Services can implement at your home. If you have ideas that we have not expressed here, feel free to contact any one of our specialists and see what we can do for you. No job is too small and no job is too big. Bring some life back into your home’s exterior with a little help from Four Seasons Home Services today!

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Clean and Check or Emergency Service?

If you are looking to have a cleaning performed, your furnace should be working. This service is simply meant to keep the unit in its functional condition all winter long and to help the unit run more efficiently during that time as well. Although cleaning off certain parts may solve some problems you may have with the unit, a cleaning is not meant to be a repair. If the furnace doesn’t turn on when you start it up for the season, you fall under the title of “emergency service.” Don’t sit around in the cold waiting for a cleaning with a broken furnace! What you really need is a repair technician at your home today! We feel terrible when we arrive at a customer’s home for a cleaning only to find that they have gone a week without heat waiting for the maintenance check that won’t necessarily solve their problem.

Don’t Know What You Need? Call Four Seasons

We want you to stay warm and comfortable this fall and winter and that means knowing when you need a cleaning and when you need an emergency service call. If your unit is working fine and you just want to keep it that way, you schedule a cleaning. If the unit is making strange noises or not heating the home, you need emergency service. Our helpful representatives can help you figure out what your heating system needs. All you have to do is call.

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