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Avatar for Salazar Heating & Air
Salazar Heating & Air
5108 W Cullom Ave #1
5.00(
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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
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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


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Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
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Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
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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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Improved Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
3238 Knollwood Cir
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Improved Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
3238 Knollwood Cir
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Angel and Tyler worked their butts off to help us with our air conditioning. They unfortunately had to do way more work than expected, however they were at our house late and always stayed in communication on what was going on. They did a great job and were very detailed and thorough with all testing making sure that the job was done right and there were no issues. We had a great experience!"

Olivia B on June 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Angel and Tyler worked their butts off to help us with our air conditioning. They unfortunately had to do way more work than expected, however they were at our house late and always stayed in communication on what was going on. They did a great job and were very detailed and thorough with all testing making sure that the job was done right and there were no issues. We had a great experience!"

Olivia B on June 2025


Avatar for Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
143 US-12
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
143 US-12
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
598 local quotes requested

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

"It was excellent. They did a great job. It was cool and nice. The price was good. I was totally happy with the work. They cleaned up their mess."

Joe D on July 2021

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

"It was excellent. They did a great job. It was cool and nice. The price was good. I was totally happy with the work. They cleaned up their mess."

Joe D on July 2021


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FMP Builders INC
234 Driftwood Ln
4.93(
61
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Approved Pro
FMP Builders INC
234 Driftwood Ln
4.93(
61
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1646 local quotes requested

FMP Builders was to help clients throughout Chicagoland achieve the home of their dreams. With our reputation and many years of experience, we know our team is able to help improve your space to meet all of your expectations. If you’re looking for a way to fall in love with your property once again, call FMP Builders

"Mike did an excellent job!"

Earlene L on April 2025

FMP Builders was to help clients throughout Chicagoland achieve the home of their dreams. With our reputation and many years of experience, we know our team is able to help improve your space to meet all of your expectations. If you’re looking for a way to fall in love with your property once again, call FMP Builders

"Mike did an excellent job!"

Earlene L on April 2025


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Overall Builders
5.00(
39
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Approved Pro
Overall Builders
5.00(
39
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
733 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of general contracting and handyman experience, I am here to help address any need or dream you may have.

"Overall Builders and its owner Robert were fantastic. Easy to work with, extremely accommodating, competitive pricing and the quality of work was superb! The tile pattern we chose was extremely challenging and Victor, Robert's tile guy, nailed it! We will, absolutely, use Overall Bulders for all our home remodel/repair needs in the future!"

Dianne R on January 2024

With over 10 years of general contracting and handyman experience, I am here to help address any need or dream you may have.

"Overall Builders and its owner Robert were fantastic. Easy to work with, extremely accommodating, competitive pricing and the quality of work was superb! The tile pattern we chose was extremely challenging and Victor, Robert's tile guy, nailed it! We will, absolutely, use Overall Bulders for all our home remodel/repair needs in the future!"

Dianne R on January 2024


Avatar for Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
28983 N HERKY DR
4.74(
31
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Approved Pro
Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
28983 N HERKY DR
4.74(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
143 local quotes requested

For more than 50 years Cahill has provided customers with quality heating, cooling, electric, plumbing and sewer services.

"I had some backup into the basement, they came to rod it out and told me I needed to check the line going to the street and they could come back for a video check. Well they said they came back and took the video and I needed some expensive work to clear the line. I called to ask them for the video, they said that they'd have someone call me back. They called me back and said that there was no video, their worker didn't put in a USB drive and besides they said I didn't ask for one. What did they expect I was asking for??? I said I expected and wanted a video, how do I know they even really performed the work. They said they would call me back. THEY DIDN'T. I called them back, they again said they'd call me. Again no call. The last time they told me, the owner was on another call but would definitely call me back. One week later NO CALLBACK. I firmly believe they didn't do a video, charged me for one and took me for a sucker. I will NEVER use this company again. I think they are crooks. P.S. Ever since they rodded the drain one of my toilets started have trouble flushing. I won't doubt they messed it up so they could come back again for more money. DO NOT USE. P.P.S. I wonder if they will contact me on this posting, I doubt it."

C Russell B on May 2025

For more than 50 years Cahill has provided customers with quality heating, cooling, electric, plumbing and sewer services.

"I had some backup into the basement, they came to rod it out and told me I needed to check the line going to the street and they could come back for a video check. Well they said they came back and took the video and I needed some expensive work to clear the line. I called to ask them for the video, they said that they'd have someone call me back. They called me back and said that there was no video, their worker didn't put in a USB drive and besides they said I didn't ask for one. What did they expect I was asking for??? I said I expected and wanted a video, how do I know they even really performed the work. They said they would call me back. THEY DIDN'T. I called them back, they again said they'd call me. Again no call. The last time they told me, the owner was on another call but would definitely call me back. One week later NO CALLBACK. I firmly believe they didn't do a video, charged me for one and took me for a sucker. I will NEVER use this company again. I think they are crooks. P.S. Ever since they rodded the drain one of my toilets started have trouble flushing. I won't doubt they messed it up so they could come back again for more money. DO NOT USE. P.P.S. I wonder if they will contact me on this posting, I doubt it."

C Russell B on May 2025


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STVU Inc
7458 Inglenook Ln
4.98(
46
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Approved Pro
STVU Inc
7458 Inglenook Ln
4.98(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
646 local quotes requested

24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE! We offer complete heating and A/C services as well as air ducts, ventilation, humidifiers, UV lamps, electronic air cleaners, and much more. We service/offer all major brands and accept all major credit cards. We offer free quotes on new A.C. or furnace installations. Our company excels in residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

"Great! Fast, friendly, and fair. Nice to work with a local, family owned, company that is customer focused with knowledgeable sales and service professionals. Couldn't be happier!"

Trevor G on June 2021

24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE! We offer complete heating and A/C services as well as air ducts, ventilation, humidifiers, UV lamps, electronic air cleaners, and much more. We service/offer all major brands and accept all major credit cards. We offer free quotes on new A.C. or furnace installations. Our company excels in residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

"Great! Fast, friendly, and fair. Nice to work with a local, family owned, company that is customer focused with knowledgeable sales and service professionals. Couldn't be happier!"

Trevor G on June 2021

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Lake Bluff, IL

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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