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

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Home Comfort on prior occasions to service my old furnace - they had replaced the capacitors and the main blower fan but on the most recent issue, the secondary fan went out. Rather than have it repaired (and seeing the number of repairs increasing each year), I decided it was time to replace the old furnace with a new one. I got a quote from Home Comfort for a new American Standard Gas Furnace with a 95% efficiency - it was scheduled for a Saturday. The serviceman was at my house at the time scheduled and had the entire work completed in about 4-5 hours. He was helped whenever necessary by an additional helper. They took the old furnace out and disposed of it and got rid of the packing material that the new furnace came with. It has been about 2 weeks now since the furnace was replaced and I have had no issues with the new furnace at all - it was done right the first time around. I would have no hesitation recommending this company for repairs and installation of HVAC systems."
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Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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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%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
99 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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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G & R Heating & Air
4.5(
124
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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 G & R Heating & Air! They handled multiple services for me, including repairing my wall heater and servicing my central A/C, and everything was done professionally and efficiently. The team was punctual, knowledgeable, and explained each step clearly."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Legendary Service
5.0(
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Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

"They were able to send out a tech to repair our AC pretty quickly (within a few days), even though this was during a bout of unusually high temperatures. The tech arrived towards the end of the given arrival window; even though he was still within the window, they called me that day to let me know he would be later rather than earlier, which was nice. The tech diagnosed the issue, and discussed options with me and fixed it (low line refrigerant, possible leak). All that was great, and prices seemed reasonable. The only negative part of the experience is that there was an extra charge to de-ice the frozen interior coils. I could have done that in advance if I knew I was supposed to (the tech seemed surprised I hadn't, or that I wasn't told to). Maybe that's obvious to others, but it's not that big of a deal, just an an annoying extra cost."
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Regular Maintenance

+10

197 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

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

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