by Mike Gundersen | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why Installing A Mini Split For A Garage Is A Good Idea These days your home’s garage is not always used exclusively for your automobiles or storage. Today’s modern garage can be used as a work or craft space, a recreational space or a private getaway where a person...
by Mike Gundersen | May 25, 2023 | air conditioner
Homeowner’s Guide To Troubleshooting An Air Conditioner As homeowners we are all interested in saving money. And when it comes to caring for our home’s AC systems, having a guide to help us troubleshoot potential problems with our air conditioner, can save us...
by Mike Gundersen | May 18, 2023 | air conditioner, Cooling
Air Conditioner Inspection Checklists For Homeowners Compass Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving our heating and air conditioning customers since 2011. In that time, we have built a level of trust with our customers based on our expertise and product...
by Mike Gundersen | May 11, 2023 | air conditioner, Cooling, Ductless, Heat Pump, Heating
How Much Does A Mini Split Cost To Run A Month Nobody understands heating and cooling in the Elgin, IL area like Compass Heating and Air. We’ve installed almost every kind of heating and air conditioning system, including ductless mini splits. When you are...
by Mike Gundersen | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
AC Compressor Not Turning On: What To Check Running into problems with your AC system during the summer is frustrating. If the air conditioning compressor isn’t working properly, it can cause your home or business to become a VERY uncomfortable place. I have been...
by Beth Gundersen | Apr 27, 2023 | air conditioner
Replace AC Condenser: Understanding the Costs and Process At Compass Heating & Air Conditioning, homeowners often ask us about whether they should consider repairing their AC condenser, or whether it’s time to replace the whole system. We have extensive experience...
by Mike Gundersen | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Mike Gundersen | Apr 20, 2023 | air conditioner
AC Maintenance Guide for Homeowners: The Comprehensive Checklist Your air conditioning system is so important to your home comfort in the summer, and your energy bills. I have been servicing and tuning up air conditioning systems for years, and I know how important it...
by Mike Gundersen | Apr 13, 2023 | air conditioner, Cooling, Ductless, Heat Pump, Heating
Here’s Why You Should Replace Your AC With A Heat Pump When you’re getting ready to replace your traditional Air Conditioning system, it’s a good time to consider whether a heat pump can keep you comfortable and save you money. Between increased efficiency and new tax...
by Beth Gundersen | Apr 6, 2023 | air conditioner, Cooling, Heat Pump, Heating
Heat Pumps Vs. Air Conditioners: How Are They Different? In the Bloomington, IL area, our expert technicians here at Compass Heating & Air are asked all the time- What’s the difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner? Our years of experience in...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 23, 2023 | Daikin, Heat Pump
HVAC Systems for Commercial Buildings: Guides and Options Commercial buildings come in all shapes and sizes, from small Mom & Pop shops, to huge office buildings and warehouses. Because commercial buildings have different demands than your home, they need special...
by Jack Firneno | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Schedule A Consultation ADDISON ALGONQUIN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS AURORA BARRINGTON BARTLETT BATAVIA BENSENVILLE BLOOMINGDALE BUFFALO GROVE CAROL STREAM CARPENTERSVILLE CARY CHICAGO CREST HILL CRYSTAL LAKE DEER PARK DEERFIELD DOWNERS GROVE EAST DUNDEE ELBURN ELGIN ELK GROVE...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 9, 2023 | Daikin, Ductless, Heat Pump
Benefits of Daikin VRV: Green HVAC for Green Buildings “Going Green” and becoming more environmentally friendly is a huge consideration in new construction today. From building design to the components and appliances inside, you want to make sure that your building is...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 26, 2023 | Thermostats and Controls
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by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Thermostats and Controls
NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT Nest Learning Thermostat in Hoffman Estates, Elgin, and Barrington, IL You know what’s amazing? Just four years ago, before the Nest Learning Thermostat came along, nobody even thought about that beige box on the wall. Other than it was...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Thermostats and Controls
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A SMART THERMOSTAT FOR A VACATION HOME? A smart thermostat offers plenty of benefits for a vacation home. It can lower your energy bills year-round and help you maintain the property in the off-season. You’ll also have more control if you’re...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
HOME HUMIDIFIER BENEFITS INCLUDE KEEPING YOU HEALTHY Home Humidifiers Help Keep You Healthy Probably the biggest benefit of a whole home humidifier is keeping you healthier in the cold weather. That’s usually why people think about getting one in the first place....
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
HELP WANTED NEAR EAST DUNDEE, IL: HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN Are you tired of looking for a job and ready for a real career? Are you looking for an employer who is interested in investing in your skill set and wants to see you achieve your goals? We...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
JOB DESCRIPTION: DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN We are seeking experienced ductless mini-split system installation technicians. We are one of the largest Mitsubishi Ductless Dealers in the Chicagoland area, and plan to significantly grow this business in...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
GET OFF THE GRID: SUSTAINABLE HOME HEATING AND COOLING FOR ELGIN, IL HOMES My passion for innovation in home comfort technology seems to have attracted like-minded Elgin, Il area homeowners with a couple of related passions of their own. A passion for comfort and a...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT ARE TONNAGE AND SEER? You hear a lot about “tonnage” and “SEER” when it comes to air conditioning. And, if you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, you’ll want to know what they mean. Both these terms tell you a lot about how powerful the air conditioning...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY WHEN YOU ZONE YOUR AIR CONDITIONING Air conditioning is a huge summer energy expense for many people. Once the weather gets warm, the ac goes on. And, it’s usually most cost-effective to keep it running all day and night. But, that still means...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
ENERGY CONSERVATION VS ENERGY EFFICIENCY [AND YOUR HVAC SYSTEM] Energy Conservation Vs. Energy Efficiency [And Your HVAC System We’ve talked about energy efficiency here on the Compass Heating and Air blog. You see that phrase pop up a lot when we’re talking about a...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
WILL SOLAR POWER GET YOUR ELECTRIC HEATER THROUGH AN ILLINOIS WINTER? Will Solar Power Get Your Electric Heater Through an Illinois Winter? Solar power is becoming more and more popular in the Fox River Valley and across the country. But, we here in the Midwest have a...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
SOLAR AND HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING AND COOLING Reduce Carbon Footprint With Solar Energy & High-Efficiency HVAC What if I said you could reduce your home’s carbon footprint, pretty much eliminate your energy bills … and also make your home even more comfortable...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT ARE 10 ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD HVAC...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
CHOOSE THE RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER FILTER TO HELP WITH ALLERGIES Spring may be the time of year you can begin enjoying the great outdoors again. But, the warm weather is no picnic for people with seasonal allergies. Fortunately, your air conditioner can help alleviate a...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT ARE 10 ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD HVAC...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
SUMP PUMP BENEFITS: EXCELLENT INDOOR QUALITY STARTS IN THE...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
IMPROVE YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY WITH THESE FOUR HVAC PRODUCTS Four Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Barrington, IL Home This Summer Even if you’ve made it through the beginning of pollen season, summer is a time to think about the indoor air quality in your...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Indoor Air Quality
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME 5 simple ways to reduce allergens in your home Spring and summer mean allergy season is in full swing. Allergens like pollen, pet dander and mold are common in warm weather. And, when people keep their windows open, more...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Indoor Air Quality
IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR ASTHMA SUFFERERS Asthma is a chronic, and sometimes severe, ailment for almost 25 million Americans. While there is no cure, people can manage their symptoms. Improving indoor air quality at home has a significant impact. For people...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2023 | Daikin, Heat Pump, Heating
WHY DAIKIN VRV LIFE IS THE BEST FURNACE FOR HOMES NEAR ELGIN, IL Because of Compass Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.’s service area, I get asked all the time about what the best furnace is for homes near Elgin, Il and in the surrounding areas. It was always a tricky...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Heat Pumps: The Next Step You Need To Electrify Your House Heat Pumps: The Next Step You Need To Electrify Your House Do you know how much energy your heating and cooling system uses? It’s probably a lot more than you realize. According to the U.S. Energy Information...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WILL HEAT PUMP WORK IN ELGIN, IL TEMPERATURES? Get The Most Out Of Your Heat Pump: Five Important Tips If you have a heat pump in your Fox River Valley home, congratulations! You’re part of the future of heating and cooling in the United States. And that’s not just...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WILL I SAVE MONEY WITH AN HVAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT? When you have an HVAC system in your house, heating, cooling, or both, you will want to have it serviced regularly. So you’re now faced with the question: Will I save money with an HVAC maintenance agreement? It’s...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT ARE 10 ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD HVAC COMPANY? A good HVAC company is a valuable find for a homeowner. You need someone you can rely on when there’s a problem with your furnace or air conditioner. And, you want a company you can trust for routine maintenance every...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
FOUR TIPS TO AVOID HEATING REPAIR SCAMS THIS WINTER IN ELGIN, IL How to Avoid Heating Repair Scams This Winter in Elgin, IL It’s about to be the coldest part of the year, and with that, there will be some furnaces breaking down. It’s inevitable that everyone’s furnace...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
THIS IS NOT THE YEAR TO SKIP OUT ON HEATER MAINTENANCE This Is Not The Year To Skip Out On Heater Maintenance This fall, every HVAC contractor you’ll come across will tell you about getting a furnace check-and-clean. They do it every year. Heck, we do it, too. It’s...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
MY VENTS DON’T BLOW ENOUGH HOT AIR Why Your Vents Won’t Blow Enough Hot Air (And When It’s Time for a Furnace Repair) Vents not blowing enough hot air is a sign of weak air circulation in your home. The cause could be your furnace, ductwork, or a few other problems....
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHY IS MY FURNACE BLOWING COLD AIR IN ELGIN, IL? Three Reasons Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air (And What to Do About It) Why would a furnace blow cold air in the winter? Here are four possibilities: There’s a Problem With Your Thermostat Your Vents are Blocked The...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT DOES A CRACKED HEATER EXCHANGER MEAN FOR MY FURNACE? What Does a Cracked Heat Exchanger Mean for My Furnace? A cracked heat exchanger means a critical part of your furnace broke. An HVAC company can’t repair it, and you now risk carbon monoxide leaking into your...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
IS YOUR FURNACE BROKEN? FOUR WARNING SIGNS Four Signs Your Furnace is Broken Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Keeps Going Off Your House is Not Warm Enough Your Heating Bill Suddenly Goes Up Your Hear Banging or Gurgling Noises No one wants to think their furnace is...
by Mike Gundersen | Jan 11, 2023 | Cooling, Heat Pump, Heating
WHAT KIND OF HEAT PUMP SETUP IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME? What Kind Of Heat Pump Setup Is Right For Your Home? There’s no way around it: Electric is the way of the future for home heating. And we don’t mean baseboards or old electric furnaces. Instead, the U.S. is finally...
by Mike Gundersen | Dec 23, 2022 | Cooling, Daikin, Heating
HOME COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH DAKIN FIT AND DAIKIN VRV How Dakin FIT And Daikin VRV Make Fox River Valley Homes More Comfortable Jump to Transcript | Jump to Show Notes Do you have rooms in your home that are always too hot or too cold? Are you looking to...
by Mike Gundersen | Oct 24, 2022 | Indoor Air Quality
BENEFITS OF A HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION NEAR HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL Imbalanced, improperly managed indoor humidity does more than just make you feel hot and sweaty in the summer. In fact, you or one of your family members could be running into any number of problems if the...
by Mike Gundersen | Sep 24, 2022 | Indoor Air Quality
ARE AIR PURIFIERS WORTH IT? Are Air Purifiers Worth It? Improve Your Indoor Air Quality in East Dundee, IL f you suffer from respiratory ailments such as asthma, COPD, or even seasonal allergies, COPD, or even seasonal allergies, it’s likely worth it to invest in an...
by Mike Gundersen | May 21, 2022 | Cooling, Heat Pump
HEAT PUMP VS NEW AIR CONDITIONER ELGIN IL EP: 03: Replacing Central Air? Here’s Why A Heat Pump Is BetterJump to Transcript | Jump to Show Notes If it’s time to replace or upgrade your home central air conditioning, then maybe it’s time to consider a heat...
by Beth Gundersen | Apr 21, 2022 | Cooling, Heating, Indoor Air Quality
WILL I SAVE MONEY WITH AN HVAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT? When you have an HVAC system in your house, heating, cooling, or both, you will want to have it serviced regularly. So you’re now faced with the question: Will I save money with an HVAC maintenance agreement? It’s...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 28, 2022 | Cooling
WHY IS MY AIR CONDITIONER NOT COOLING THE HOUSE? Why is My Air Conditioner Not Cooling the House? Once summer hits, you want your central air conditioning ready to go. But, what happens when you turn it on, and it’s not cooling the house? In this article, we’ll look...
by Beth Gundersen | Jan 31, 2022 | Cooling, Heating, Indoor Air Quality
WHY SHOULD I PAY MONEY FOR AN HVAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT? Why Should I Pay Money for an HVAC Maintenance Agreement in Barrington, IL? We know what you’re thinking: You’re already paying for two clean-and-checks a year. Why should you sign up to pay your HVAC...
by Beth Gundersen | Nov 27, 2021 | Heating
Why Are My Upstairs Colder Than Downstairs? There’s not a winter that goes by where we don’t get at least one call from a homeowner trying to solve an old problem: The upstairs rooms in their house are colder than the ones downstairs. Tired of putting extra blankets...
by Mike Gundersen | Jul 24, 2021 | Heating, Indoor Air Quality
DO I NEED A DEHUMIDIFIER ALL YEAR IN MY BARRINGTON, IL HOME? Do I Need a Dehumidifier All Year in My Barrington, IL Home? Controlling humidity in your home is an essential part of improving your indoor air quality. In the summer, high humidity can cause all sorts of...
by Mike Gundersen | Mar 22, 2021 | Heat Pump
GET THE MOST FROM YOUR HEAT PUMP NAPERVILLE IL Will A Heat Pump Work In Elgin, IL Temperatures? Will A Heat Pump Work In Elgin, IL Temperatures? A heat pump can cool your home in 100-plus-degree weather. And, it provides warmth even when the outdoor temperature is as...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 18, 2021 | Indoor Air Quality
APCO APCO – Detox the Air Introducing Advanced Photocatalytic Oxidation The award-winning APCO system (Advanced Photocatalytic Oxidation) represents an entirely new type of air purifier. APCO is installed in the ductwork of the central air system where it scrubs the...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 24, 2021 | Indoor Air Quality
SANITIZE DUCTS WITH UV IN EAST DUNDEE IL | COMPASS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC. Is Your Home Making You Sick? To understand why many of today’s health problems can be caused by the home you live in, you need to look back a few years to see what caused this...
by Mike Gundersen | Jan 5, 2021 | Heating
HEATING INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT Furnace, Boiler, and Heater Replacement and Installation Near Barrington, and Hoffman Estates, IL Compass Heating & Air Conditioning offers furnace, boiler and heater installation and replacement in Elgin, Barrington,...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 31, 2020 | Cooling, Daikin
HOW DAIKIN FIT AIR CONDITIONING LOWERS YOUR ENERGY BILLS Better Air Conditioning and Lower Energy Bills With Daikin Fit Air conditioning feels great in the summer — until the electric bill comes in. That’s when, maybe for just a second, you wonder if the cooling is...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 23, 2020 | Indoor Air Quality
HOW AN ERV DRASTICALLY IMPROVES YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY Indoor air quality is a hot topic every spring, and this year it’s on people’s minds a whole lot more. For my customers who ask me about improving the air quality in their house, I highly recommend an Energy...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 23, 2020 | Indoor Air Quality
THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY “FOOD PYRAMID” The Indoor Air Quality “Food Pyramid” Indoor air quality is more important than ever when it comes to staying healthy when you’re at home. But, even though there are a lot of ways to improve it, not every strategy is...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 14, 2020 | Indoor Air Quality
DO I NEED AN ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR (ERV) IN HOME? You can learn more about the One+ Thermostat by watching the video below: Do you need more fresh air in your home this summer, but still want to run your air conditioning? If so, an energy recovery ventilator, or...
by Mike Gundersen | Jan 23, 2020 | Heat Pump, Heating
BENEFITS OF DUAL-FUEL HYBRID HEATING NEAR EAST DUNDEE, IL The main benefit of dual-fuel hybrid heating systems is they use less energy than traditional furnaces. That lowers your energy bills. You also get better heating throughout your house, and stay warm even in...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2019 | Cooling, Indoor Air Quality
AC SERVICE BEFORE SUMMER: HOW TO PREP YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Summer’s almost here! Ok, maybe not quite. But, think warm! It just may heat you up.In all seriousness, it’s actually not too early to start thinking about another hot and humid Fox River Valley summer. Sure,...
by Beth Gundersen | Mar 21, 2018 | Cooling, Indoor Air Quality
4 SIGNS YOU MAY NEED A NEW AIR CONDITIONER NEAR ELGIN, IL Does My AC Need to Be Repaired or Replaced? Four Warning Signs Here’s how to know right away if you need to call someone to look at your air conditioner. And, if you need to think about replacing it. Four...
by Beth Gundersen | Feb 21, 2018 | Cooling, Heat Pump, Heating
COST OF DUCTLESS HVAC NEAR EAST DUNDEE, IL How much does a Mitsubishi ductless HVAC installation cost in and around East Dundee, IL? A Mitsubishi ductless HVAC installation, single zone mini-split system, completely installed and ready to turn on, starts at $3,200 in...
by Beth Gundersen | Jan 21, 2018 | Cooling, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Uncategorized
AIR CONDITIONER TUNE-UPS: FIVE BIG BENEFITS IN SCHAUMBURG, IL Five Reasons to Get an Air Conditioner Tune-up This Spring An annual tune-up for your air conditioner is a great way to keep your central cooling system running great all summer. It keeps you comfortable,...
