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Avatar for Besco Air Inc
Besco Air Inc
4.8(
757
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. Nice guys, professional and respectful. Installed top equipment. Not the cheapest price I got, but seemed the most up front and honest. Great customer service when I had a minor adjustment issue a few weeks later."
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21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.9(
57
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Estimate was great compared to several others. Was honest and upfront about costs. A/C working like so much better now after their suggestions. Few issues while installing but they were very apologetic and went above and beyond to fix them."
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+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Comfort Systems Inc
5.0(
284
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. Found this company last year on Angie's List and this is the second time using them. I was in a pinch as the A/C went out and we have a little baby. I called and they got someone out the same day. Jeff was great...knowledgeable, friendly and answered a lot of questions! Got the unit working again! These are my go-to HVAC guys!"
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Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Freedom Heating & Cooling
4.8(
2,618
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After Freedom did my tune up for the furnace on the 1st floor it strangely no longer blew warm air; I decided to replace it at that point because it was no longer under warranty. I decided to go with a different well-known Chicago Furnace/AC installer that I had dealt with before. It was later discovered by the furnace installer that the thermostat merely needed replacing - so an unnecessary furnace replacement was just done just to prevent future expense of furnace breakdowns. Last summer I had new A/C units installed on the 2nd and 3rd floors. My 2nd floor tenant just recently complained that there was water leaking through the ceiling of their furnace closet. I remembered that I saw the Freedom tech had disconnected the A/C PVC drain pipe for some reason while he was doing the furnace tune up for the 3rd floor but I assumed he would put it back together and re-caulk it. Since it has been hot my tenants have been running their A/C (beginning of June) which creates more condensation that drains into the PVC pipe then the kitchen drain. The drains were both rodded after the new A/C was installed so that was definitely not the issue. The ceiling above the 2nd floor furnace (and under the 3rd floor furnace) is now ruined - the plaster fell down and the joists got wet from the leak that was not immediately unnoticed because A/C units have just been turned since the beginning of June. Upon inspecting the PVC drain pipe, I discovered all of the caulk had been cut from around the pipe where it connects to the galvanized drain and not replaced. After some silicone application by myself and waiting for it to cure, the leak has stopped. I wonder what the reason would be to disconnect the A/C drain pipe if the furnace is being serviced? When the new A/C units were installed for 2nd/3rd floors and the units ran the entire summer, nobody had complained about any leaks so I do not believe that is when the problem first started. So now I have to deal with a damaged ceiling that a furnace is sitting on top of (there is a concrete block under the 3rd floor furnace) due to contractor error. I really don't appreciate my property being damaged by a careless contractor nor the headaches that I now have to deal with to fix this problem. The old saying goes, "sometimes you get what you pay for" - I am learning that the cheapest deal is not always the best one out there."
Freedom Fun!
Freedom Fun!
Freedom Fun!
Freedom Fun!
Freedom Fun!

+61

Response time5 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.8(
385
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installers were prompt, professional and knowledgeable- they did a great job. I would highly recommend Shavitz for A/C repair and service. Ernie and Johnny talked me through the process, gave me an accurate time estimate and worked diligently to get our A/C back up and running on a very, very hot day."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
2,301
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Perfectly. Technicians arrived on time, were courteous and left a clean work environment. They worked efficiently and had the job done quickly. Lifeline is the only place I’ll go for installations and repairs."
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+15

Response time5 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for G & R Heating & Air
G & R Heating & Air
4.5(
98
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with their HVAC services. They repaired my electrical baseboard heater quickly and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. The team was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. They also installed our new central A/C system smoothly with no issues at all. Communication was clear throughout the process, and the pricing was fair. Highly satisfied with the quality of work and customer service. I would definitely recommend them for any heating or cooling needs."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
66
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his assistant worked rapidly, but carefully, to remove the old furnace, install the new one, test it and then clean up the furnace area in the basement.  In addition they were able to put the furnace-mounted humidifier back in operation.  Not only was Tim and his assistant prompt, courteous and professional, they explained everything clearly and exceeded my expectations by installing a new furnace on a Sunday morning!"
Response time3 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
3,062
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went okay. Based on some of my past tuneups, I felt like the tech could have done a little more. For example, tech had no vacuum to clean the bottom of inside the furnace. I am not sure he did any cleaning of the INSIDE of my central air unit either, but he did a great job using the hose to clean the side vents, etc., with the garden hose. Also not sure if he ever used that device with the hoses and gauge usually used to check pressure or is it Freon? For $89.95 for each (central air and furnace), I expect a super thorough job. I can’t get around these tuneups or I will void my warranty. I want to feel uber confident I am getting my moneys worth. Tech was super nice and very professional!"
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Response time9 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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