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Avatar for AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
72
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time, provided the service and answered the question that I had for him.
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Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
2,422
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"All in all good service but price too high"
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Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. Our dedicated Shavitz technician Krzysztof is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. We truly appreciate having a dedicated person that is familiar with our home and units. He does a wonderful job of reviewing his findings and answers any questions we have about the service. Would highly recommend Shavitz and Krzysztof."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Heating and Air, LLC
4.6(
1,154
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service from start to finish. The technician handled our thermostat installation and central A/C repair quickly and professionally. Everything is working perfectly now and the whole process was explained clearly. Very reliable team and highly recommended."
New 16 seer A/C
Old A/C
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Water heater Installation

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
390 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
2,817
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1938

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and thorough. Central humidifier installed without issue."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mr Duct Chicagoland
4.8(
861
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was so happy with Mr. Duct service! From the first contact person I talked with to the person who performed the cleaning at the house, everyone provided excellent customer service and did a wonderful job cleaning the ducts. I will certainly use this service again. Thank you for all you did for us. "
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+81

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
433
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yearly maintenance on our A/C. Hard working tech who did his best to work on getting things clean and colder. I would recommend them for a good company who you can trust to do the best possible job they can in trying to help meet the customers needs. Their excellent reviews are accurate and I feel like we received good service for what we spent."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
135
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called them for central A/C repair and furnace servicing, and they exceeded my expectations. The team quickly diagnosed the issues and fixed everything without delay. Their professionalism and attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommended for any HVAC needs."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.3(
3,291
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were experiencing problems with our central air conditioning unit. It was running, however, it did not cool the condo fast enough. The Four Seasons Technicians arrived on time, very professional, thorough explanation of what was wrong with the unit, and provided solutions on how to fix the unit. He was very helpful in helping me negotiate for a new coil and A/C unit. He was dressed in protective covering during COIVD-19. I would use Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning again. I was very happy with their service."
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Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Avatar for Phoenix HVAC, LLC
Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very straight forward conversation. Very pleasant service. Made me feel good about my decision to go with them."
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+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Crystal Lake, IL

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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