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Central a/c installers in Elgin

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Salazar Heating & Air
5108 W Cullom Ave #1
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Salazar Heating & Air
5108 W Cullom Ave #1
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
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Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Growchy Industries is who you need to take care of your commercial, industrial, and residential mechanical needs. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your equipment runs perfect every single time. You will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Growchy Industries is who you need to take care of your commercial, industrial, and residential mechanical needs. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your equipment runs perfect every single time. You will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!


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Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling, LLC
143 US-12
4.89(
41
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Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling, LLC
143 US-12
4.89(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Call Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"They are knowledgeable, professional, prompt, fair and go out of their way to make everything perfect. I would hire them again, and so should you."

Bill C on December 2023

Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Call Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"They are knowledgeable, professional, prompt, fair and go out of their way to make everything perfect. I would hire them again, and so should you."

Bill C on December 2023


MDM Heating and Cooling, Inc
125 Vine St
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
MDM Heating and Cooling, Inc
125 Vine St
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"work was done professionally and quality was good price was very reasonable"

mike s on October 2022

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"work was done professionally and quality was good price was very reasonable"

mike s on October 2022


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Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Glendale Heights
1935 Brandon Ct Unit A
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Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Glendale Heights
1935 Brandon Ct Unit A
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
22 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.


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Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc., is a well-established business in Vernon Hills, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched. Give us a call, for the best of the best, for your next project.

"Our furnace had to be replaced in the middle of a cold snap (-8 degrees). I took three quotes and compared the prices on-line. Vernon Heating was the best price and had the best furnace brand (Trane). They installed the next day, showed up on time, did a fantastic installation, cleaned up, and made sure everything was done correctly. No short cuts. Billing and paying was done on line and made it easy. I highly recommend Vernon Hills Heating."

Thomas S on January 2025

Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc., is a well-established business in Vernon Hills, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched. Give us a call, for the best of the best, for your next project.

"Our furnace had to be replaced in the middle of a cold snap (-8 degrees). I took three quotes and compared the prices on-line. Vernon Heating was the best price and had the best furnace brand (Trane). They installed the next day, showed up on time, did a fantastic installation, cleaned up, and made sure everything was done correctly. No short cuts. Billing and paying was done on line and made it easy. I highly recommend Vernon Hills Heating."

Thomas S on January 2025


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Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Yorkville
1111 S. Bridge St, Ste C
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Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Yorkville
1111 S. Bridge St, Ste C
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.


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Vent Heating & Cooling Service
1815 E 31st Street
4.80(
44
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Approved Pro
Vent Heating & Cooling Service
1815 E 31st Street
4.80(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

Vent Heating & Cooling service is a family owned and operated company that has been servicing the La Grange Park, Illinois area for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive heating and cooling services to residential areas and are experts in our field. We have always been the preferred choice over our competitors. We can keep your family home at consistent comfortable temperatures at affordable prices. For quickest response please give us a call.

"This is our second year in our home and we realized last winter that our backroom addition had little-to-no heat flow and was frigid cold. Our goal was to make that room usable year-round. We bid with two other HVAC contractors and we pulled the trigger with Jim and his team. What put them apart was that they took their time assessing our home and situation, walked through all possible options, and clearly communicated those options. They evaluated and wanted to find the most feasible option for us, with efficiency and cost in mind. The other contractors came through and kind of already had their minds set on what heating system to use. Jim is also very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Jim and Carlton's proposal was the most cost effective overall - the unit/system itself and our personal ROI. It was gas as opposed to electric, the job was the least complex in terms of labor and construction, and it's functionality was worth the price."

Seth M on November 2023

Vent Heating & Cooling service is a family owned and operated company that has been servicing the La Grange Park, Illinois area for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive heating and cooling services to residential areas and are experts in our field. We have always been the preferred choice over our competitors. We can keep your family home at consistent comfortable temperatures at affordable prices. For quickest response please give us a call.

"This is our second year in our home and we realized last winter that our backroom addition had little-to-no heat flow and was frigid cold. Our goal was to make that room usable year-round. We bid with two other HVAC contractors and we pulled the trigger with Jim and his team. What put them apart was that they took their time assessing our home and situation, walked through all possible options, and clearly communicated those options. They evaluated and wanted to find the most feasible option for us, with efficiency and cost in mind. The other contractors came through and kind of already had their minds set on what heating system to use. Jim is also very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Jim and Carlton's proposal was the most cost effective overall - the unit/system itself and our personal ROI. It was gas as opposed to electric, the job was the least complex in terms of labor and construction, and it's functionality was worth the price."

Seth M on November 2023


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Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
890
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Approved Pro
Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
890
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1266 local quotes requested

ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943

"Everything went well"

Lance T on February 2025

ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943

"Everything went well"

Lance T on February 2025


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Oscar
538 Helen Drive
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Oscar
538 Helen Drive
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
735 local quotes requested

I've been working with electricity since college and advanced further through my job as a maintenance technician. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Oscar was excellent. He arrived right on time as promised. He moved a package that was heavy and began putting it together He worked with precision. We were very pleased."

Chandni P on April 2025

I've been working with electricity since college and advanced further through my job as a maintenance technician. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Oscar was excellent. He arrived right on time as promised. He moved a package that was heavy and began putting it together He worked with precision. We were very pleased."

Chandni P on April 2025

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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