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G & R Heating & Air
4.5(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired them for central A/C installation and furnace replacement, and the experience was excellent. The team was professional, arrived on time, and completed the work efficiently. Everything is running perfectly now, and my home feels much more comfortable."
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Response time11 hrs
120 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim is local.  It went great. Jim Ferrell is a professional of the highest caliber. Responded quickly, took care of my problems, and advised me as to better means of protection than I had. He came back a second time to uninstall software that I purchased that did not provide adequate protections and installed free software that would do the job.  He did the work through remote connection, but is available on site if necessary.
For those people needing help on getting red of malware, viruses , etc. on your computer,  Jim is local, better than all thse remote out of state location providers, is a mature, highly trained professional in this area.
If you go to local computer stores you get very young people that can do a basic job, but are no where near the professional level of Jim.
I highly recommend Jim to anyone that needs these type services.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aladdin Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The best price in town. You just wrap it up and we move it. Only $69.99for two movers and one small truck per hour and $99.99 for two movers and big truck per hour . Experience and accuracy of work are the basis of our work. Al-Aden is locally owned and operated out of Town, STATE. We're dedicated to our craft and we take exceptional care of our customers. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today\nOur team at Al-Aden knows what your home needs to get back in shape! We offer a high quality and experience house cleaning services and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are experienced and dedicated to our service and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today! Also we do home maintenance with license specialist (Electrical and heating and cooling and light plumbing work and snow removal).

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R & G Heating and Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marco from R & G did an excellent job replacing the water heater at my rental property. I have called him many times for a variety of services at different locations. He is very professional, and I recommend him to anyone looking for HVAC services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon was a great guy and worked fast and efficient. My house is 50 plus years old and the duct work had never been cleaned. Post the work, the house even smelled better. I am in the middle of a complete remodel and living in the house. I had all 11 vent grilles removed -(saved Dillon a pile of time not having to remove and re-install) and I would have thought a discount would have been in order."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AVA Quality LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner provided options for 4 or 5 manufacturers and several models for each manufacturer. Company always showed up when they said they would. Did a professional job installing the furnace and cleaned up after the installation was complete. Sheet metal work was good. Furnace is working very well. I plan to have them install a replacement air conditioner this spring. Very happy so far."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Innovation Heating & A/C
5.0(
8
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a family-owned business, founded by Oscar Contreras in Rolling Meadows IL, and we're grown to be an HVAC leader in Northwest Suburbs. We're proud to say that most of our customers are repeat customers. The reason for that is clear. We offer superior craftmanship, honest communication, and great clear service. We work together with a common goal of bringing happiness and satisfaction to all our customers. With this goal in mind, we offer honest opinions regarding services & installations. We take pride in every aspect of our business from a simple service call to the most difficult installations. We have built our business on recommendations by word of mouth on behalf of satisfied customers. If you need a service, installation or have a question, please give us a call @ (224)-558-1516

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Carz R-Us
4.7(
7
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Carz R' Us is a General Automotive Repair Shop. We are family owned and have the highest quality of technicians that will keep your vehicle well maintained very cost effectively. Our goal is to perform preventative maintenance rather than allowing your vehicle to have major issues due to lack of routine items. Examples are coolant flushes, transmission flushes, brake pads before they are grinding into the rotor, etc. We also offer life time warranties on premium parts, which really helps to save money long term.\nIf you live in the Harlem School District mention this and you can be entered in to our Harlem Program and always receive 5% off any service and 5% will be donated back to the selected program of the month for Harlem School District. May's selected program of the month is Band!

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Heath's Heating and Cooling
5.0(
4
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heath saved the day! I was hosting a afternoon party and woke up to a 62° house. After contacting Angie’s list for emergency service they recommended Heath. He was here within 45 minutes after contacting. He was pleasant, professional and knows his trade. After diagnosing the problem he said it was the intake motor, he examined it finding a blockage which he removed then cleaned. He even went the extra mile checking to see if the motor was still under warranty In case it was compromised and checked back with me the next day. He didn’t charge me an emergency call only the service fee which was very reasonable. I will use him in the future for any furnace or air conditioning needs as I know he is dependable, honest, skilled and a nice guy."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Dekalb, IL

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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