At Dejo Heating & Cooling, we specialize in air conditioning installations in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re replacing an aging air conditioning unit or installing an air conditioner in a new building, it’s important to work with an experienced HVAC company. Working with seasoned HVAC professionals will ensure your new air conditioner is up to the challenge of cooling your home during a harsh Chicago summer.
If you need help beating the heat, give us a call today at 773-829-4295 so we can help you find the best cooling solution for your home.
When to Schedule AC Installation
Are you wondering when you should schedule AC installation? The infographic below outlines four signs it might be time to replace your old AC unit with a new one.
New cooling equipment is a costly investment, but worthwhile for the sake of saving money, energy, and stress. Here are four signs it might be time to replace your old AC unit:
✔ Your System Is At Least A Decade Old
Most AC units created in the last 10-15 years are not as energy efficient or long lasting as those made today. Finding new parts to repair or replace equipment on your unit can become more difficult over time as well.
✔ Humidity and Temperature Problems Throughout Your Home
If at least one room in your home feels warmer or heavier than the others, then your ductwork or AC unit might not be fully operational. A fully functioning AC unit should keep your home consistently cool and dry.
✔ Constant Repairs Are Needed
With proper maintenance and care, your AC unit should seldom need repairs. You should consider a replacement when equipment malfunctions or breaks more than once every year or two.
✔ Your Energy Bills Skyrocket With Little Usage
Even if you operate your AC minimally throughout the warm weather months, an older system has to work harder than a newer unit to cool down your home. Replacing your air conditioner means less energy usage, repairs needed, and money spent paying the utility bill.
Chicago’s Best Family-Owned Heating and Cooling Company
Deljo Heating and Cooling has been Chicago’s most trusted HVAC company for almost 100 years. Our team of trusted technicians are ready to help you whenever you’re ready. Contact us at (773) 888-4229 to schedule your replacement today.
Deljo’s AC Installation Process
Once we’ve determined your cooling needs and selected a properly sized unit, we can get to work installing the AC in your Chicago home. Our NATE-certified technicians will work quickly and efficiently to get your new unit up and running before you know it.
For most homes, the installation process takes less than a day. However, the process may carry over into a second day if you have a large home or you need new ductwork or wiring. Residential AC installs rarely take longer than two days, but we’re more concerned with getting the job done right than beating the clock.
Our technicians perform more than 100 distinct steps for every AC install in Chicago to ensure that the systems we install work as efficiently as possible. Although other companies might get the job done faster, they cut corners to do so. What seems like a speedy install frequently ends up taking more time in the long run because of the need for additional service calls.
When you work with Deljo, you know that customer service is always our top priority. We’ve kept our doors open for over 100 years by providing quality service to every customer. Our goal is to earn your business for life. So, whether you need air conditioning service or some other HVAC service, know that we’ll always go above and beyond to keep you comfortable.
Choosing the Right Air Conditioner
You might be wondering how exactly we pick your air conditioner. The process can be broken down into 2 steps: choosing the right size and the right style. Explore both steps in more detail below.
What Size AC Do I Need?
Before we begin any air conditioner installation, we help customers decide what size AC they’ll need. Selecting a unit that’s too small will overwork the AC, which will ultimately fail to keep you cool. On the other hand, units that are too large waste your money via higher upfront costs and higher energy costs.
If your air conditioner struggles to maintain a comfortable temperature, we’ll help you find a more powerful replacement. If your old model kept you cool but left your space overly humid, you may want to replace it with a smaller model.
And if your old unit worked perfectly (until it didn’t), we’ll help you find a similar model. But if you were happy with your old AC, consider repairing it before buying a new unit. Schedule an appointment with us for air conditioning repair, and we’ll send a technician out to diagnose your issues. By doing so, we may be able to save you the cost of replacing your unit.
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What Style of AC Do I Need?
For homeowners in Chicago, central air conditioning often makes the most sense. However, ductless mini-split systems open up a world of possibilities, allowing you to maintain different temperatures in different areas of your home. Whatever your needs, we’ll help you find the perfect system to keep you comfortable.
Central Air Conditioning
Ideal for single-family homes, central air conditioning systems allow you to control the climate throughout your home from a single control panel. These systems typically include an indoor air conditioning unit that’s often placed in an attic or basement and an outdoor unit that’s often placed on the ground adjacent to the home or on a flat roof.
The indoor AC unit cools warm air from outside and pushes it through ducts installed throughout your home. The outdoor unit allows the system to expel the excess heat outside.
Central ACs tend to have lower upfront costs than other whole-home systems. But that’s only the case for homes that already have ductwork in place. A ductless system might be a better option if your home does not have ductwork.
Mini-Split Systems
Homeowners looking to install air conditioning for the first time might consider a mini-split system instead of a traditional central AC. These systems include multiple indoor units, allowing you to cool different “zones” in your home independently of one another. And, like all air conditioners, they also feature an outdoor unit to allow the warm air an escape.
Although these systems tend to be more expensive upfront, they’re also more energy efficient than central ACs. Mini-splits cool your space from within each climate zone rather than pumping cool air throughout the home from a central location. Thus, they don’t waste energy cooling the ducts in your home.
Plus, by maintaining distinct climate zones, mini-splits can restrict cooling to the areas of your home that need it. Why pay to cool your guest room when it’s empty?
We should also note that mini-split systems keep you comfortable year-round with both heating and cooling capabilities. So if you’re building a new home or replacing your heating and air conditioning systems, mini-splits allow you to save money on utilities from January through December.
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Need Air Conditioning Installed in Chicago?
With 100 years of residential and commercial comfort experience to our name, our team can precisely identify the needs of your space. Once we’ve determined your needs, we’ll provide you with options of ACs in the “Goldilocks zone” that will fit your home’s needs and budget.
Why settle for anything less than the best when your comfort is on the line? Call us today at 773-829-4295 for a free estimate.
Deljo Heating and Cooling is proud to be family-run, providing AC installation and replacement services to our neighbors throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Schedule service today and find out why so many of your neighbors have trusted us with their AC installs.
