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Avatar for Home Comfort Systems Inc
Home Comfort Systems Inc
4.9(
315
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a new central air conditioner and a 2-stage furnace. In addition, they needed to update the air circulation to and from the system, which was nicely done. Needed a little tweaking, and one of the owners came out to perform the simple task himself."
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Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
72
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

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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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service provided was beyond excellent. Craig did an amazing job of fixing the problem and explained everything to me along the way. Absolutely fantastic service!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
2,814
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1938

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. I was able to schedule the service call within a couple of days and the repair man arrived within the time window and was able to find the problem and make the repair within an hour. It was a clogged drain tubing that had to be excised and repaired. I also saved 15% by mentioning that I used Angie’s List to find them."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
433
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I discovered that our A/C unit was not cooling properly.  On 7/5, I contacted All Temp and scheduled a service/ diagnostic appointment for 7/6.  The office staff was friendly and efficient.  Mike B. arrived within the appointment window and promptly inspected the unit.  He discovered that the contactor was bad and replaced it.  After replacing the part, Mike tested the pressure and temperature and confirmed everything was working properly.  Mike took the time to provide some helpful advice for keeping the unit operating at it's peak.  The entire appointment lasted approx. 30 minutes.  I have used All Temp in the past and would recommend them to friends and family.  In my experience, they have been honest, reliable and efficient.  I've never felt that a technician was trying to "sell me something."  A++ Rating.  *Only note is that I was expecting a call prior to technician arrival, but that's no big deal in my book!

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+2

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for G & R Heating & Air
G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
126
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with their HVAC services. They repaired my electrical baseboard heater quickly and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. The team was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. They also installed our new central A/C system smoothly with no issues at all. Communication was clear throughout the process, and the pricing was fair. Highly satisfied with the quality of work and customer service. I would definitely recommend them for any heating or cooling needs."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Legendary Service
Legendary Service
5.0(
25
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Bucci, the technician was very courteous & professional. He answered all my questions & went above & beyond with service."
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Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AWE Air Water Energy
4.7(
588
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1911

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWE personnell were on time. Very professional. Explained what they were going to do & the time it was going to take. Kept us updated. Finished job on time. Very clean. No clutter left behind. Very satisfied with service. 2 months later everything works fine."
Owner Ray Grimm
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Solar Power
Regular Maintenance

+10

217 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Palatine, 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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