Heating & cooling in Alton, IL
Alton is a historic river town with 1800s brick and frame homes on steep bluff streets, plus mid-century neighborhoods farther from the river.
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What we see in Alton
- Many older homes have boilers, radiators or awkward ductwork. Ask about ductless options for rooms without ducts.
- Old chimneys may need a liner when you install new gas equipment.
- Ask for a written load calculation.
Questions to ask a heating & cooling contractor
- Will you do a load calculation instead of sizing by square footage?
- Are you licensed where required and insured?
- What are the exact model numbers and efficiency ratings for each option?
- Will the indoor coil be replaced to match the outdoor unit?
- What's included: permit, thermostat, pad, line set and haul-away?
- What's your labor warranty, and how is the manufacturer warranty registered?
- Do any current utility rebates or tax incentives apply?
Illinois rules
- Roofers must hold an Illinois roofing license from IDFPR and put the license number on bids and contracts.
- Plumbers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- On home repair jobs, contractors must give you the “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights” pamphlet, with a signed acknowledgment when the job is over $1,000.
- Home repair contractors must carry liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage (815 ILCS 513/25).