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Central a/c installers in Joliet

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Fox Valley Heating & Cooling
1901 Selmarten Rd.
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Fox Valley Heating & Cooling
1901 Selmarten Rd.
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14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


SRG Mechanical LLC
313 Brickyard Court
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SRG Mechanical LLC
313 Brickyard Court
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

SRG Mechanical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Fair pricing, quick response time and fast service!"

Elvia D on April 2023

SRG Mechanical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Fair pricing, quick response time and fast service!"

Elvia D on April 2023


Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
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Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
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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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Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc.
9835 Derby Lane
4.87(
513
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Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc.
9835 Derby Lane
4.87(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc., specializes in all aspects of heating and cooling services for commercial and residential clients who expect quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. An honest company with fair prices that you can trust. Call today!

"Very personable. On time. Explained everything and answered all my questions."

Elizabeth B on December 2023

Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc., specializes in all aspects of heating and cooling services for commercial and residential clients who expect quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. An honest company with fair prices that you can trust. Call today!

"Very personable. On time. Explained everything and answered all my questions."

Elizabeth B on December 2023


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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
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18 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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Precision Air
12515 Rhea Drive
5.00(
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Precision Air
12515 Rhea Drive
5.00(
21
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over a generation of experience, our honesty and integrity will greet you at the door. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and ensure we keep you updated throughout your project. We provide only premium products with a guarantee of reliability. We value the relationships we build locally and have made it our mission to not only build these relationships but consistently maintain them. We look forward to earning your business!

"I purchased a furnace through precision air and the whole process was so easy and stress free. Their prices were also very reasonable and I will definitely use them again!"

Stevan J on February 2025

With over a generation of experience, our honesty and integrity will greet you at the door. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and ensure we keep you updated throughout your project. We provide only premium products with a guarantee of reliability. We value the relationships we build locally and have made it our mission to not only build these relationships but consistently maintain them. We look forward to earning your business!

"I purchased a furnace through precision air and the whole process was so easy and stress free. Their prices were also very reasonable and I will definitely use them again!"

Stevan J on February 2025


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Able & Willing
8126 North 2000 East Road, Unit 3
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Able & Willing
8126 North 2000 East Road, Unit 3
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
75 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The service is good but the prices was just too fancy."

Al S on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The service is good but the prices was just too fancy."

Al S on March 2025


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J.J.R. Heating & Cooling, Inc.
1 Main St
4.43(
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J.J.R. Heating & Cooling, Inc.
1 Main St
4.43(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
354 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

J.J.R. Heating & Cooling Inc, in Plainfield, IL, is the premier heating and cooling company serving Will, Cook, DuPage and Grundy counties since 2016. We specialize in repairs on air conditioning, furnace and sump pump units. We work on all residential and commercial heating and cooling, furnaces, boilers, water heaters and much more. We offer free estimates and emergency services as well! For all your heating and cooling needs, contact J.J.R. Heating & Cooling Inc in Plainfield. We do not charge an upfront service fee, call today!

"Josh & his team are fabulous. They are professional, have great attitudes, punctual, and their prices are very competitive. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."

Stephanie M on July 2024

J.J.R. Heating & Cooling Inc, in Plainfield, IL, is the premier heating and cooling company serving Will, Cook, DuPage and Grundy counties since 2016. We specialize in repairs on air conditioning, furnace and sump pump units. We work on all residential and commercial heating and cooling, furnaces, boilers, water heaters and much more. We offer free estimates and emergency services as well! For all your heating and cooling needs, contact J.J.R. Heating & Cooling Inc in Plainfield. We do not charge an upfront service fee, call today!

"Josh & his team are fabulous. They are professional, have great attitudes, punctual, and their prices are very competitive. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."

Stephanie M on July 2024


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Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
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Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1146 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


Avatar for TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
11917 S. Aero Dr.
4.56(
95
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TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
11917 S. Aero Dr.
4.56(
95
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
440 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has provided the Plainfield, IL area with excellent HVAC, plumbing and electrical services since 2008. Offering straightforward pricing, emergency services and the latest technology, they will help with all of your home service needs. Call today to schedule your appointment!

"TR Miller Heating, Cooling & Plumbing I think an obvious first step for the company is to be more upfront with pricing. By offering an upfront cost of $79 to assess a plumbing issue seems reasonable. To then have a minimal price that starts at $494 for something as simple as a 45 minute repair seems very unfair. It is similar to a bait and switch--reasonable to ridiculous. I was very specific in my needs--which was to connect two 1" water pipes 4 3/8" apart. I even forwarded a pic before anyone from TR Miller came out to the residence. The explanation from the manager was inadequate and false. Manager stated pricing was based on 50% going to the technician, 40% for overhead, and 10% profit. While I have already gone through the manager's exaggerated pay rate for the technician repair at roughly $250 per hour, Glassdoor site shows a technician hourly salary ranging from $20-$33 per hour. Even at an hourly rate of $50 per hour, a 40 hour per week technician would be at an annual salary of $100k per year-- which is probably closer to reality for pricing. With inflated non-factual pricing to start for labor and then factoring your overhead and profit off of an inflated labor rate, you literally are overinflating pricing by a large margin. Very unfair for a homeowner enticed to use your service which supposedly starts at $79. Will continue to be dissatisfied with my experience with TR Miller. You are a predatory company taking advantage of people. Based on my math, you would have still had great and more fair margins for a 45 minute job charging $250 for the job."

Mel S on November 2024

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has provided the Plainfield, IL area with excellent HVAC, plumbing and electrical services since 2008. Offering straightforward pricing, emergency services and the latest technology, they will help with all of your home service needs. Call today to schedule your appointment!

"TR Miller Heating, Cooling & Plumbing I think an obvious first step for the company is to be more upfront with pricing. By offering an upfront cost of $79 to assess a plumbing issue seems reasonable. To then have a minimal price that starts at $494 for something as simple as a 45 minute repair seems very unfair. It is similar to a bait and switch--reasonable to ridiculous. I was very specific in my needs--which was to connect two 1" water pipes 4 3/8" apart. I even forwarded a pic before anyone from TR Miller came out to the residence. The explanation from the manager was inadequate and false. Manager stated pricing was based on 50% going to the technician, 40% for overhead, and 10% profit. While I have already gone through the manager's exaggerated pay rate for the technician repair at roughly $250 per hour, Glassdoor site shows a technician hourly salary ranging from $20-$33 per hour. Even at an hourly rate of $50 per hour, a 40 hour per week technician would be at an annual salary of $100k per year-- which is probably closer to reality for pricing. With inflated non-factual pricing to start for labor and then factoring your overhead and profit off of an inflated labor rate, you literally are overinflating pricing by a large margin. Very unfair for a homeowner enticed to use your service which supposedly starts at $79. Will continue to be dissatisfied with my experience with TR Miller. You are a predatory company taking advantage of people. Based on my math, you would have still had great and more fair margins for a 45 minute job charging $250 for the job."

Mel S on November 2024

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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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