SW Chicago's Best Furnace & Boiler Repair Services
PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885
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You wake up in the middle of the night freezing. But that can't be right, you made sure the heat was turned on before you went to bed. Why is it so cold? That's when it hits you - your heating system has gone out. Not the most pleasant of realizations to wake up to, is it?
The truth is, there's never a good time for your heat to go out. At PDM, we understand your frustrations. You need your heat on, so you need it fixed fast, on time and without a mess to worry about afterwards. That's why we're ready to ride to the rescue! For over 130 years we've kept the thermostat mercury high in the Joliet and SW Chicago suburb region, so when you're facing an unexpected chill, we're the first call to make. Our expert, courteous professionals will have you warm and cozy again in no time.
Five-Star Heating Repair From Start To Finish
At PDM, you can trust us to be able to diagnose the problem quickly, figure out the most effective way of fixing it, and to make sure we get rid of the problem completely. We’ll repair it if we can and go over your options if we find you might need a full heating replacement. Our priority is to make sure you're completely satisfied with our work and are kept warm and comfortable. Our word is one of our most valuable resources, so we promise that we will figure out what's wrong and fix that and only that - no hidden fees or surprise repairs. You'll know everything we plan to do and how much it will cost up front.
If you smell a persistent odor emanating from your air ducts. If you see the pilot light is a color other than blue. If you feel chilly after setting the thermostat. If you hear loud, persistent sounds from your unit. If you taste... wait, please don't taste your heater!
And of course, if you have no heat at all, it's time to call the professionals.
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More Than A Lifetime Of Experience You Can Trust
Since 1885 PDM has been the go-to HVAC contractor in the SW Chicago and Joliet area. So when your heat goes down, we're the ones to bring it back up. If you think our boiler or furnace needs repair, contact us online or call 815-726-6264 today!
It could be one of a few reasons. First, you may have an electrical fault in the overheating protection system. Also, your thermostat might be damaged or malfunctioning. A number of factors might be causing your thermostat to malfunction. The wiring might be outdated and in need of replacement, the batteries could be dead or it could be the location of your thermostat.
First, check your air filter. A dirty furnace air filter can reduce airflow 60%, plus it can increase utility bills and cause costly breakdowns.
Also, a couch, bed, dresser or other big object blocking a vent prevents air from adequately flowing through your system. In many situations, this causes the heat to build up since there is nowhere for it to go. When this happens, your furnace begins to overheat and may eventually shut down.
You may have an incorrect thermostat setting. Check that your thermostat fan switch is on AUTO and your furnace blower motor should start cycling on and off as temperature setting demands. Check that the HEAT setting is on, not COOL or OFF.
Your furnace may also be overheated. When your furnace overheats it goes from blowing cold air to triggering the limit switch. This switch is a safety feature designed to turn off the burners when your furnace starts to overheat.
Your pilot light is out. If it won't light or stay lit there may be a problem with the gas supply or the thermocouple. The thermocouple is a sensor that controls the gas valve and ignition. Clean, adjust or replace it.
You may have a faulty gas valve. Or, if your system has not had annual maintenance, a valve could be stuck due to dirt, grime and debris.
You may also have a dirty gas burner. Without regular maintenance the furnace gas burner accumulates dust and other gunk that will eventually cause a fuel system failure.
It could be a faulty electronic ignition. Your system may need adjustments or replacement of failed parts.
A weak flame sensor could also be to blame. If your furnace starts blowing warm but then turns cold, the flame sensor may need attention. A dirty or faulty flame sensor can cause the burner to keep shutting off.
