Expert Tips

Your System’s Age The majority of furnaces work for 15-20 years, but they can last even longer if they’ve been well-maintained. If your system is facing major repairs and it’s older, it’s time to consider a replacement. The Cost of Repair vs. Replacement If the cost of any single repair is more than about half … [Read More]

Using the Wrong Filter Type What type of filter should I buy for my furnace? This is a very common question in Schaumburg, IL. There are so many different types of filters in Home Depot, Menard’s, Amazon, Lowes. How do you know which one is right for you? The physical size of your filter (ex … [Read More]

Change Your Filter Regularly Your furnace filter needs to be changed regularly. While it might not seem like this does much, it actually makes it easier for your furnace to work. Since all of the air the furnace pulls in comes through the filter, a clogged filter means your furnace works harder. Changing the filter … [Read More]

How Does a Heat Pump Work? Heat pumps do heat and cool, but they don’t create either heat or cold air. When it comes to heating, heat pumps absorb air and basically remove the heat from it, then circulate that into your home. When they cool, heat pumps absorb heat from inside your home and … [Read More]

1) Save Energy After we perform your heating maintenance, your furnace in Schaumburg or beyond will work more efficiently. This means that it won’t use as much energy, which is great for the planet and lowers your energy footprint, too.  2) Spend Less When you’re not using as much energy, you won’t have to pay … [Read More]

Is your upstairs hotter than your downstairs? Do you keep asking yourself, “Why is it hotter upstairs than downstairs?” but you can’t find the answers you need? At On the Mark Heating & Air, we’ve found that in nearly every multi-level or split-level home we service, the upstairs is hotter than the downstairs. Our Schaumburg … [Read More]