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Avatar for AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have lived in my home for over 23 years and have used several different Heating and Air companies thru the years... I needed service in Sept 2018 and had various coupon prices of $39 and $49 for an A/C tune up and was about to chose on of them but decided to check Angie's list for a review or google for the coupon companies. That is when I found American Family HVAC and started to read their reviews.. For some reason, I decided to use this company even tho the cost was a bit more money and boy am I ever happy that I went with my hunch. Sometimes it is NOT always about the money. I was really looking for an A/C furnace company that I could count on and use regularly. Not only was the repair gentleman that came out, on time and very thorough and professional but he spent a long time and I feel that I received the most thorough tune up that I have ever had. Josh, the service tech was just a delight and the best part was that this company has a membership contract that I was able to purchase. It is a small monthly charge monthly and . I get 2 free tune-ups a year included in the monthly fee for NO charge and if I need any service work I get 20% off of the charge and same day service...all for only $12.95 a month. What a wonderful idea and I cannot express how happy I am with this choice. It is a win-win deal for me and the company. I am a very happy camper with my choice of this company."
Response time3 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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G & R Heating & Air
4.5(
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"great. tech came quickly, provided inspection plus free cleaning, and returned asap when problem was not resolved. ultimately, G&R replaced the needed part for half the cost quoted by my prior heating service."
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Response time11 hrs
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here at Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in Air Conditioning Repair, Air Conditioning Contractor, Heater Contractor, HVAC Contractors, Heating Equipment Supplier, Heating Repair, HVAC Contractor, Air Conditioning Contractors, Air Conditioning, Heaters, Heating and much more. We look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today (844)467-4822

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+19

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
366
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got 5 quotes for a new furnace and AC in Uptown Chicago and TDH was the lowest and most responsive. Tim responded to my questions and got back to me over the weekend. I hired them and they installed the new units that week. His team was professional and did a great job and I would definitely hire them again."
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+18

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Air Solutions Heating Air-Conditioning Duct Cleaning
4.9(
67
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Air Solutions was very professional and informative during a routine cleaning/humidifier replacement. Prefer to use a smaller (family owned) business who is local to me. Signed up for their maintenance program in addition."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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STVU Inc
5.0(
49
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician took great care of things. The installation date had to be rescheduled and it was okay for me. It took a little longer time than I expected, I guess he was probably doing some careful work I did not think of. They were accommodating for my request for upgrading to a bigger humidifier than they advertised and the price increase was reasonable. It turned out well. I have rehired them for a not-related furnace emergency work."
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+39

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
171
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd not used Veteran Cleaning Services before and wanted to get some answers about the dryer vent cleaning they offered.  My dryer is on the third floor and the vent terminates on the 5th floor.  I wanted to know if they would service a dryer that was not on the ground floor.  I emailed them via the Angie's List website.  They did not respond.  I emailed again a few days later and still no response.  Then I tried calling their office and left a message.  No response.  I called the office again and also their mobile number.  A few days later, we were able to connect.
They answered my questions about cleaning the dryer vent in my townhouse so I purchased a Big Deal for $100.  We agreed to a date and time.  Some days later I had to reschedule.  I called and the service was changed to a new date and time.
The day of service, Veteran Cleaning Services were a no show.  I contacted them and was told they had forgotten to note the new service date on their schedule due to problems with their phone system.   We scheduled for another day and they came as promised.
Service was carried out promptly with no issues.  The service tech suggested changing the cap on the vent because lint was being trapped by the cap and then falling back down the vent pipe.  He suggested removing the cap and replacing it with an elbow so lint can fly out the vent.  Other companies had never suggested doing that and I was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion as he was correct that the cap on the vent was not appropriate.
I was promised a receipt via email, which I have not received.  After the tech left, I found the dryer and washer were dirty with lint particulates and the laundry room floor had pieces of lint.  There were also a few pieces of lint on the stairs between the third and fifth floors.  Some lint is bound to escape notice but more of it should have been cleaned up.
Overall I was pleased with their service and would use them again.  I suggest their company work on being more responsive when customers call or email, and also, they should try to clean up as much lint as possible before leaving a customer's home.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Intelligent Service: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning
Intelligent Service: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning
4.7(
286
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It turned out that the ejector pump was OK, but the switch that controlled automatic discharge of the pump was not working. The estimate to do the work was quite high. ($653.00). Here's how it broke down: [1] Parts: (the switch): $193.27, [2] Labor: Remove Ejector pump from basin, install new switch, and then seal basin back up. Note: it took the plumber less than 1 hour to do this job. So he charged us $459.73 an hour for labor! This company must have neurosurgeons moonlighting as plumbers. We only agreed to this flat rate due to the emergency situation of water flowing into our basement when we did the laundry or flushed the toilet downstairs. Lesson learned: never hire a plumbing company that does their work for flat fees. The technician Steve was certainly knowledgeable and efficient, but his services do not warrant $460 an hour! This job should have only cost us about $400 at the most, not the $653 charged. I suggest that you do not use this company unless you don't mind spending a lot more money than you need to. To provide context, we completely replaced our ejector pump a few years ago and the cost was $500. Caveat emptor."
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Avatar for NORTHFIELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
NORTHFIELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
5.0(
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Serving Island Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

"Heater would not turn on. Called and he came the same day. It was a thermostat problem and he had one on the truck. Installed and working withing 20 minutes. Very prompt, professional and workman-like. Would DEFINITELY use him again. This is our 2nd transaction with him and we believe him to be capable and fairly priced."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Island Lake, 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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