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Avatar for AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
72
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable service, reasonable prices and great costumer service."
Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Heating and Air, LLC
4.6(
1,160
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service from start to finish. The technician handled our thermostat installation and central A/C repair quickly and professionally. Everything is working perfectly now and the whole process was explained clearly. Very reliable team and highly recommended."
New 16 seer A/C
Old A/C
Old furnace
New Furnace
Water heater Installation

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
265 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They services 8 GFA's in an apt. bldg. All were dirty and older so extra work needed to be done. they explained all the diagnostics and why they recommended specific repairs. They put them in order of priority so I could budget the work wisely."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Duct Chicagoland
4.8(
863
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exceptional service provided by a technician ( Cesar) who was both courteous and well trained to execute the job at hand. I would hire Mr Duck again for anything having to do with duct cleaning or repair."
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Mr. Duct trucks parked outside of a commercial air duct cleaning job site in Chicago.
A dryer vent before being cleaned by Mr. Duct.
A Mr. Duct technician cleaning a dryer vent at a pet salon
A Mr. Duct technician cleaning a furnace

+81

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
139
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called them for central A/C repair and furnace servicing, and they exceeded my expectations. The team quickly diagnosed the issues and fixed everything without delay. Their professionalism and attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommended for any HVAC needs."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
122 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
433
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was great they where on time the tech checked the furnace and air conditioner"
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+2

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
4.8(
33
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Furnace Installations
Heat Pump Installations
Furnace Installations
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+7

Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.3(
3,295
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"on time, and knowledgeable the technician did the job well. Also, I had a problem changing the furnace filter. The filter was getting stuck when taking it out or installing. He repaired that too."
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Response time9 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Staging and Wrapping Ductwork
Staging and Wrapping Duct Work
Installation
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OUR WORK

+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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Savage Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
28
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I can’t recommend Rich enough. He’s always responsive and is very knowledgeable. What I appreciate most is that he’s honest and never tries to upsell services or repairs you don’t actually need. He takes the time to explain everything, does quality work, and always cleans up after himself. It’s hard to find someone this trustworthy these days, and I’ll definitely be using Rich for all my HVAC needs."
AC & Furnace Installation
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AC & Furnace Installation
AC & Furnace Installation
AC & Furnace Installation

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in North Chicago, 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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