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Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by Following These Furnace Safety Tips!

Wednesday, October 6th, 2021

comfort-first-logoPlease join Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. in observing National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, coined, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” focuses on educating people about the different sounds that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Knowing what to do when an alarm goes off will help keep you and your family safe! Click here to learn more, and for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, the NFPA provides these resources, too.

Prevent House Fires by Following These Furnace Safety Tips

  • Have your furnace professionally maintained by skilled and experienced HVAC professionals.
  • Do not keep any bulky or flammable materials within two feet surrounding your furnace system.
  • Have a carbon monoxide alarm installed to alert you to potential leaks.
  • Have your aging furnace (10-15 years) replaced before components start wearing down.
  • Change the air filter every 1-3 months. A dirty air filter can lead to equipment overheating.

For professional Joliet, IL furnace services, contact Comfort First Heating and Cooling Inc.—where we put your comfort first!

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For Women’s History Month, We Celebrate These Two Fantastic HVAC Innovators!

Monday, March 8th, 2021

We’ve seen some big technological advancements over the years in the HVAC industry. These advancements help you live more comfortably in your home, in addition to more safely and efficiently. This is thanks, in part, to the important contributions of inventive minds along the way.

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For Black History Month, We Celebrate Two Great HVAC Inventors

Monday, February 8th, 2021

black-history-month-textModern HVAC has seen some huge technological advancements, that allow homeowners like you to live more comfortably, safely, and efficiently. But none of this would be possible without the important contributions of innovative minds along the way. Two of these great minds are David Crosthwait Jr. and Alice Parker.

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Warning: HVAC Equipment Shortages Due to COVID-19 Shutdowns

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

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We’re in the time of year where many customers are calling for HVAC installations and replacements, whether it’s a worn-out AC or they’re shopping for a new heater for the winter. Be forewarned: there are currently equipment shortages nationwide for various AC systems due to COVID-19 manufacturer shutdowns.

If you’re currently in need of AC services, now is the time to schedule them. Customers in the Joliet, IL and surrounding communities should reach out to Comfort First Heating and Cooling Inc. today. We have inventory on hand to keep your HVAC systems running and keep you cool for the remainder of summer.

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Comfort First Heating and Cooling is Ensuring the Safety of our Community.

Monday, March 30th, 2020

We would like to remind you that Comfort First Heating and Cooling is still open during this Corona-virus Pandemic. The safety of our customers and the community is of the utmost importance to us. With this, our technicians, installers, and office staff have been instructed not to shake hands with customers during this time. Our staff, including our installers and technicians have been instructed to continually wash/sanitize their hands. Additionally, they’ve been asked to stay home if they are not feeling well and if anyone in their home is not feeling well. We have increased our cleaning service to all service vehicles and our office.

If you have any heating or indoor quality air needs, contact Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. or give us a call at (815) 642-5800.

Even in these times, we are here for you!

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There is much to consider regarding the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and its possible transmission in your home. While there are various and effective indoor air quality measures available to help protect your safety, including duct sanitization, ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light treatment, and HEPA air filters, they alone cannot protect from all forms of COVID-19 transmission. It is important to follow all official guidelines for preventing the spread of this virus.

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Bears Ticket Giveaway!

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

How can you score two tickets to the Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on December 22nd? By entering our giveaway here at Comfort First Heating & Cooling.

To enter, you must

  1. Visit and like the Comfort First Facebook Page
  2. Publicly share this post.
  3. Publicly comment on this post.

 Drawing ends at 11:59 P.M. on December 12, 2019. Winner will be announced on December 13, 2019

(Winner will be transferred tickets vie an email through The Ticketmaster App)

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Comfort First Named “Best of 2019” for Heating and Air Conditioning

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

This past summer, a number of business leaders throughout Grundy County were honored at the seventh Greater Grundy County Reader’s Choice Awards at the VFW in Morris.

This is an annual event, produced by The Morris-Herald News to give readers the opportunity to recognize their favorite Grundy-based businesses.

Categories this year ranged from Best Financial Advisor to Best Bakery. Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. was voted one of the best heating/AC companies in Greater Grundy County for 2019.

We’re proud to serve the communities throughout Grundy County.

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, where we put your comfort first!

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Now Hiring! Full-Time HVAC Apprentice

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. is now hiring!

The ideal candidate is mechanical, eager to learn, and able to follow procedures. Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds. This is a great opportunity for the right person to learn the trade.

Starting Pay: $10-$15 an hour, plus benefits.

Interviews will begin when there is a sufficient amount of applicants. The right candidate could start immediately!

Please send resumes to service@comfortfirstheatingandcooling.com
or 302 E Wapella St, Minooka, Illinois 60447

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Help Us Support Two Great Organizations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

pink-breast-cancer-ribbon-on-green-backgroundThis October, we are supporting two fantastic nonprofits in our area in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For every furnace sold and installed by our team, Comfort First will donate $15 each to the Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter and the Shorewood HUGS Organization.

Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter Mission Statement: “As the Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter, we use the color Pink not for breast cancer but because it is the color of women! To us, it should not matter what type of illness she or her family has. We as a society have become such a caused based society, when the time has come that we all become people based. Our slogan and mission is simple: We Support Women and Their Families, Not Causes!”

Shorewood HUGS: Shorewood HUGS is a nonprofit women’s organization that works to make a positive impact in the lives of those in the community & surrounding communities, one hug at a time. We do this by hosting unique events & raising funds to fulfill wishes for those in need. To date, we’ve fulfilled over 700 wishes! Making a Difference One Hug at a Time”

In the market for a new furnace? Contact Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. today! 

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Join Us at the Three Rivers Festival

Friday, August 9th, 2019
Our Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. vehicle.

It’s that time of year again! Channahon’s Three Rivers Festival is in town.

It’s time to grab the kids and head out for some summer fun. Make sure you look out for our Comfort First vehicle while you’re there. We’ll be toward the entrance helping Joliet area residents get ready for back to school season. You can enter our contest to win a $50 Visa Gift Card to make those back to school expenses a little easier to bear.

All you have to do to enter is:

  1. Find our vehicle around the entrance of the festival
  2. Snap a quick picture with the vehicle
  3. Hop on Facebook and share the image to our page.

We’ll choose and announce a winner on Monday, August 12, 2019. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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