Summer is rapidly approaching, and at Tri-Star Heating and Cooling, our objective is to keep your home cool and comfortable all summer long through the maintenance, repair and replacement services we provide.

Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair in McHenry and Lake Counties

Before the first blast of summer arrives, we strongly recommend that you have your current AC system serviced by our expert technicians. During our maintenance inspection, our NATE-certified technicians will make sure everything in your AC unit is in good working order. If any minor problems are found, they’ll make repair recommendations to you, along with the cost of those repairs.

In our opinion, it’s far better to address and correct minor issues before they become major problems and major expenses in the near future.

Air Conditioning Replacement and Installation

Properly maintained and serviced, your central air conditioning system should last at least 10-12 years. However,  like any piece of equipment, no matter how well maintained, it will eventually show its age and need to be replaced.

Here are a few of the warning signs indicating it’s time to begin seriously thinking about replacing your old AC unit with a new, more energy efficient system.

• Running more or less constantly but not adequately cooling your home
• Rising utility bills
• Frequent breakdowns and expensive repairs
• Unusual grinding or squeaking sounds coming from your unit
• Strange smokey or burning smells coming from your unit

If you’re dealing with any of these issues, or a combination of them, it’s time to call the cooling experts at Tri-Star Heating and Cooling to help you choose and install a new AC system.

We’re a proud distributor of Carrier products, and we’ll work with you to find an energy-efficient Carrier system that will fit your budget, lower your utility bills, and keep your home cool for many summers to come.

A Cooling Alternative – Ductless Mini-splits

A cooling – and heating – option you might want to consider that’s becoming increasingly popular is the installation of a ductless mini-split system.

These systems are called mini-splits because they’re divided into an indoor unit and an outdoor unit working together to either cool or heat a room or multiple rooms in your home.

The installation of a ductless mini-split system is an excellent choice for cooling and heating older homes that don’t already have ductwork installed. With a mini-split system, no ductwork is needed as the indoor unit is placed in your walls.

Mini-split systems are also a great way to provide cooling and heating for an addition you may have added to your home, without going to the expense of installing a new central HVAC system.

Finally, one other advantage of mini-splits is that every room has its own temperature control to cool or heat to a different temperature, depending on your personal comfort level.

Tri-Star Heating and Cooling – Your Air Conditioning Company of Choice

Whatever your air conditioning needs may be in McHenry County, Lake County, and surrounding areas, Tri-Star Heating and Cooling is the name to remember.  We’re a family-owned company serving this area of Wisconsin with the highest quality HVAC services and an A+ BBB rating since 1997, and we would like the opportunity to serve you as well.

For air conditioning maintenance, repair, or installation, including 24-hour emergency service, you can call us at 847-497-9768 or contact us online.

Either way, we’ll be right over to assist you.