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Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with Jose L who did the work was great. He was prompt, professional, friendly and helpful. He was patient with my questions and showed clear dedication to delivering a quality experience. I would rate him straight As across the different categories. Scheduling the service was a different story. I'd grade that a C at best, maybe D. After multiple emails and phone calls that were not returned we finally got someone on the phone and scheduled the service, but they still couldn't provide us full information on the estimated cost of a simple repair. On top of that, it was a 6 week wait for someone to come out. We've been happy with Shavitz in the past but this was a bad experience. We're on their maintenance plan so we hope that will mean better service in the future."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
433
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Serving Highwood, 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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
126
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Serving Highwood, 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
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
4.8(
33
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding service!! Cahill has been our heating and air conditions company for over 25 years. Installed two systems over this time. High quality work."
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+7

Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Legendary Service
5.0(
25
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Bucci, the technician was very courteous & professional. He answered all my questions & went above & beyond with service."
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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R&J Preventative Maintenance
4.9(
31
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They contacted me right away and quickly scheduled an appointment to fix my stove top. Rich was great. He quickly diagnosed the problem. He showed me and explained to me the repair needed and gave me a quote which I accepted. He efficiently finished the repair and showed me how everything was working. Also gave me a 90 day guarantee on the repair. Very knowledgeable and professional. Would use again and recommend to others."
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Friendly reliable owners and staff. Work was completed when scheduled and professionally. New AC was installed with furnace. Since it was cold out, I was assured They will check outside condenser unit in the spring. Comforting to work with a good company."
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+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dr. HVAC Heating and Cooling
4.5(
376
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dr. HVAC has been in business for 31 years, owned and operated by Steve Rokkas. Steve is personally involved with every project to insure complete customer satisfaction. If you are in need of a full-service HVAC contractor, call Dr. HVAC for reliable, speedy installation at the best prices in the Skokie, IL area. If you are looking for duct work or heating services call Dr. HVAC for the best customer service in the area. Contact us today!

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Highwood, 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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