Thermostat
Definition to come.
Where it comes up
- Gas furnaces
How a gas furnace heats, what AFUE means and the signs worth a closer look
- Hot-water heat
How hot-water boilers and radiators work, bleeding, pressure and efficiency
- Central air conditioning
The parts of a split system, what is normal and the signs of trouble
- Heat pumps
How a heat pump heats and cools, and how it copes with Chicago cold
- Thermostats and zoning
Programmable and smart thermostats, placement, zoning and batteries
- Your home's system as a whole
How heating, cooling, air and controls fit together in one home
- Sizing heating and cooling
Why size matters, load calculations and short cycling
- Before the heating season
The fall check-up, the filter and humidifier, alarms, vents, boilers and heat pumps
- Care all year round
Filters, humidity, exhaust fans, dryer vents, open registers and regular upkeep
- What you notice and what it can mean
No heat, short cycling, noises, smells, water, ice and high bills, and what they can mean
- Permits and licenses
When work needs a permit and which licenses Chicago contractors hold