As the warmth of summer approaches Elgin, IL, bringing with it longer days and rising temperatures, the comfort of your home becomes paramount. The last thing anyone desires is for their air conditioning to falter, leaving them to contend with the sweltering indoor heat.
However, residents can rest easy knowing that Five Star Heating & Air is dedicated to ensuring that doesn’t happen. We provide a comprehensive range of HVAC services, including AC installation, maintenance, and repair. Five Star Heating & Air stands ready to provide Elgin and its surrounding areas with top-notch air conditioning service.
Our team of skilled technicians, recognized throughout the area for their expertise and customer service, is committed to maintaining your comfort throughout the summer months. Whether it’s a routine check-up, a complex repair, or a complete system installation, Five Star Heating & Air is equipped to handle your Elgin AC needs efficiently and effectively.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure your home remains a cool haven against the summer heat.
Signs of a Serious AC Problem
An AC system that’s properly maintained and serviced should last at least 10-15 years and perhaps longer. But like any piece of equipment, time will take its toll and eventually you’ll need repairs and possibly replacement of your system.
Here are a few signs indicating you may need to begin thinking about AC replacement.
- No cool air – You should start getting cool air within 30 seconds or so after your unit comes on. If not, you may have a minor problem like replacing an old dirty filter. On the other hand, the lack of cool air may indicate your unit has seen better days and needs to be replaced.
- Frequent breakdowns and expensive repairs – If despite trying to prevent problems, your unit keeps breaking down and needing expensive repairs, it’s probably time to think about a replacement.
- Strange sounds – Your unit should make only minimal sounds when operating properly. But if it’s chattering, squeaking, or grinding, it’s probably telling you its best days are behind it.
- Strange odors – Your AC unit should never emit anything but clean, cool air. If you’re smelling strange odors – like a burning or smokey smell – that’s a sure sign of serious trouble with your unit.
- Rising utility bills – If haven’t changed your thermostat’s setting but your utility bills keep climbing, that’s a pretty good indicator your old unit is struggling to keep you comfortable. And that means it’s probably time to think of a replacement.
Five Star Heating & Air for Elgin AC Replacement
If your AC system is sending you these signals, it’s time to reach out to Five Star Heating & Air for the best AC installation in the Elgin area.
In addition to excellent installation services, with Five Star Heating & Air you’ll get all the following.
- The right AC unit – Our installation experts will work with you, giving you various AC system options while helping you choose the unit that best fits your cooling needs and your budget.
- A higher SEER rating and lower energy costs – In helping find the AC unit that’s best for you, our technicians will explain the energy savings made possible through a higher SEER rating.
For those not already familiar with it, SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. And the higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit and the lower your energy costs should be.
The U.S. Department of Energy has implemented what is called the SEER2 rating, effective January 1, 2023. This revised SEER rating requires that all new air conditioners in northern states like Illinois must have a SEER2 rating of at least 13.4 or higher.
This SEER topic can become complex and confusing, and determining the AC unit that’s best for you depends on several factors. These include things like the outdoor summer climate, the size of your house, the number of family members, and more.
You can be assured, however, that our cooling experts will work with you to find a uni
- t with a SEER2 rating that will save you on energy costs, while also accommodating your family budget.
- A choice of leading brands – We’re authorized dealers for both TRANE and Mitsubishi AC systems at Five Star Heating & Air, and we’ll help you find the system that will give you years of comfortable summer living.
- Outstanding warranties – The AC units we install all have great manufacturer’s warranties that will give you peace of mind for years to come.
- Convenient finance options – Through our partnership with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., we can offer you payment options that include timely monthly payments, flexible financing options, and easy, online management of your account.
Five Star Maintenance and Repair Services
In addition to providing the highest level of installation services among AC companies in Elgin, we also provide AC maintenance and repair services.
Before summer heat sets in, we strongly recommend having your current AC system serviced by expert technicians from Five Star Heating & Air. We’ll make sure everything in your AC system is in good working order, and if any minor problems are found, we’ll make repair recommendations, along with the estimated cost of the repairs.
We strongly believe it’s better to address and correct minor issues before they soon become major problems requiring more costly repairs.
Five Star Heating & Air – Elgin’s Leading AC Provider
Whatever your service needs are for AC in Elgin, Five Star Heating & Air, a family-owned and operated company, is the name to remember. We have over 40 years of experience, serving residential and commercial customers in the Elgin, IL area with the highest quality air conditioning and heating services.
Based on our record of outstanding customer service, we would like the opportunity to serve you as well for both heating and cooling. Be sure to check out our HVAC maintenance plans, and remember we’re always glad to provide free estimates for our services!
For air conditioning installation, maintenance, AC repair, and home comfort all summer long, contact us today at Five Star Heating & Air to schedule your service appointment.
