Heating and Cooling Highland Park

Provided estimate for boiler replacement in basement mechanical room. Existing unit is operational but shows extensive rust, corrosion, and deterioration throughout metal casing and combustion chamber area, indicating advanced age and end of service life. Documented current equipment condition and discussed replacement options with customer.

Replaced deteriorated lower service cable feeding main electrical panel. Removed old service entrance conductors and installed new appropriately-sized cable from meter base to main distribution panel. Verified proper torque connections at all termination points and confirmed correct polarity. Tested electrical loads with clamp meter to ensure balanced distribution across phases and verified system integrity upon restoration of power.

Responded to report of voltage fluctuations and flickering lights occurring when microwave was operated. Performed diagnostic testing at main electrical panel using digital clamp meter to measure voltage and current levels. Measured readings at circuit breaker panel to identify potential issues with electrical supply stability, loose connections, or circuit overload conditions affecting the microwave circuit and associated lighting.

Responded to no heat call on 9-year-old furnace located in basement. Upon inspection, found inducer motor heavily caked with dust and debris, restricting airflow and preventing proper operation. Cleaned inducer motor assembly, verified pressure switch operation, and tested system through complete heating cycle. Unit restored to proper operation with adequate airflow and heat output.

Responded to service call for a commercial 75-gallon water heater with reported leakage and temperature regulation issues. Upon inspection, identified minor leak at connection point and faulty thermostat causing temperature to drop to 64°F after reset. Replaced thermostat, tightened pipe connections, and verified proper operation of expansion tank and relief valve. System now maintaining consistent temperature with no visible leaks.

Responded to no-heat call for a 2012 furnace that was not operating. Upon inspection of the unit in the basement utility area, diagnosed and restored system functionality. Customer was an elderly homeowner with previous service history from 2014.

Responded to service call for main drain backup. Performed cable service to clear blockage in main drain line. Observed significant floor damage in the affected area including cracked/missing tiles and accumulated debris, which was documented with photos for record purposes.

Installed new metallic dryer vent system for gas dryer in basement utility area, including vertical ductwork with properly sealed joints and a 90-degree turn at the base. Secured exhaust piping to concrete wall using appropriate metal mounting brackets, ensuring proper clearance from existing copper and black iron piping infrastructure.

Successfully installed new gas line for dryer in basement of 3-year-old home. Work involved routing black iron pipe vertically along basement wall with appropriate shutoff valve installation. Existing utility area was properly accessed with minimal disruption to the finished space.

Responded to service call for water backup from floor drain. Inspected plumbing system, identifying corroded pipe connections with mineral deposits at junction points. Cleared obstruction from drain line, restoring proper drainage function and preventing further water backup issues.

Responded to service call for 7-year-old furnace in basement that was cycling on and off intermittently. Diagnostic inspection revealed significant corrosion and deterioration on the heat exchanger cabinet, particularly around the blower assembly access panel. Observed damaged foil tape on ductwork connections and signs of extended wear on critical components. Recommended heat exchanger replacement to prevent complete system failure and restore proper operation.