Time to think about air conditioning.

You wouldn't think that the warm weather will be in Chicago soon, but you can count on humid, hot days soon. If you live in Marina City, you probably have one of the older air conditioning and heating units. These 45 year old beasts aren't very energy efficient and do break down.

Over the last couple of years, I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Engelthaler. He is my new heating and air conditioning guru. When the cooling portion of my unit went out in my Marina Towers bedroom, I wasn't looking forward to putting money into repairs. Someone gave me Rob's name. For $1,500, I had a new quiet and efficient unit installed. New thermostats and new wiring were included in the price. He even took the old one away at no charge.

Rob's has just created a website to advertise his business.

Below is a new unit installed.



Here is my unit with the cover off.


These units are the very popular GE Zoneline heat & a/c units that hotels all over the place use. Thankfully they fit perfectly in the old metal sleeve above the balcony door.

Rob's installed price is below. I think that if you can work with your neighbors to order 3 or more, there may be a discount.

Model (BTU Rating) Price
9000 $1400.00
12,000 $1500.00
15,000 $1600.00

Rob's contact information is as follows:
Robert Engelthaler
2306 Commonwealth Ave
North Chicago IL 60064
847 785 0875 office
773 991 4128 cell
http://www.marinatowerheatingandcooling.com