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Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a great experience working with the guys from Shavitz. When my roof top unit broke and was without any heat, they came out immediately. Ryan was honest with his assessment of whether or not to replace the unit or repair it, and very helpful throughout my decision process. The quote that he provided was very reasonable, and I found to be the best option versus the other major names that I had received quotes from. When it came time to install, Cosmin and Linas did an excellent job, were both very friendly, and walked me through everything they were doing throughout the process. Overall, I am happy with the experience of working with Shavitz. And at the end of the job, Ryan came back again to make sure that everything was up to par. All in all, very happy with the service, but most of all the positive experience of the entire staff that I dealt with."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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Salazar Heating & Air Inc
5.0(
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Salazar Heating And Air, Inc. is a team of certified HVAC contractors dedicated to delivering superior HVAC services. We put care and attention to detail into every task we undertake regardless of how big or small the job is. Our hard work, commitment, and friendly service ensures that you will have a terrific customer experience and top-quality results, every time.

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Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, absolutly amazing, quick response, quick estimate, fair price and installed. Tim is the owner, very knowlegable. Very neat and respectful of your home, Mark & Videl were awesome. This company is JUST GREAT"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
171
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provider was able to schedule service quickly after being contacted. He arrived promptly, was professional and courteous, and got right to work. He cleaned two dryer vents, replaced the vents covers, and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. His service charge was extremely reasonable and lower than what was estimated. All in all as pleasant an experience one could have when getting dryer vents cleaned :-)
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Whitmer Services Heating & Cooling
4.8(
27
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The installation was done when promised and completed on time at an excellent price. I needed to call the installers out to take care of 3 issues that I found when checking the installation. This was done in a timely manner. Overall I am pleased with the new system although I have not had an opportunity to really test the A/C yet as the weather turn cool and it has not been needed."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Intelligent Service: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning
4.7(
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I've used Intelligent 3 times in the past 6 months. They installed a new hot water heater, replaced A/C and furnace, and did some minor plumbing work. Each time they were professional, clean, knowledgeable, and the work was top quality. I would highly recommend their services. Their office staff is great too."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Lakeview, 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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