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G & R Heating & Air

4.57(
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G & R Heating & Air

4.57(
102
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
146 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned and operated company, specializing in heating and cooling services, installs, repairs, and more! We personally care for each customer like our own family. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all of the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had a great experience with G & R Heating & Air. Scheduling was easy, pricing was fair, and the service exceeded my expectations. The team was friendly, respectful of my home, and did excellent work. My system is running better than ever. I will definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family."

Norra B on January 2026

We are a family owned and operated company, specializing in heating and cooling services, installs, repairs, and more! We personally care for each customer like our own family. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all of the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had a great experience with G & R Heating & Air. Scheduling was easy, pricing was fair, and the service exceeded my expectations. The team was friendly, respectful of my home, and did excellent work. My system is running better than ever. I will definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family."

Norra B on January 2026

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Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC

5.00(
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Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

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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STVU Inc

4.98(
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STVU Inc

4.98(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

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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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,828
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,828
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Customers say: Super punctual
148 local quotes requested
55 years of experience

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Contacted Four Seasons to rod my sewer drain. They came out and stated that they would need to come back the next day with the rod and camera water jet to see what is clogging the line. In order to lock in the amount of almost $1500 and the time of 8am-1pm, I will need to make a down payment of half. I did half. The next day a guy from the company came with only the rod.and when I questioned him about the camera, he ignored me and continued his conversations via phone with others. Later he tells me after I asked again about the camera that I owed the other half $750. I did not pay and informed him that I didn?t get the services that I had made a deposit for in the beginning. He then started that the guys are busy and will be out on Monday 1/12/2026. He stated he went 55ft with rodding. No one came on 1/12/2026. On 1/12/2026 and 1/13/2026 I spoke to 3 managers and a supervisor?Brian, Jenny, and another person who didn?t know Jenny or Bryan and I was told that the rodding was $740 and"

Bonnie J on January 2026

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Contacted Four Seasons to rod my sewer drain. They came out and stated that they would need to come back the next day with the rod and camera water jet to see what is clogging the line. In order to lock in the amount of almost $1500 and the time of 8am-1pm, I will need to make a down payment of half. I did half. The next day a guy from the company came with only the rod.and when I questioned him about the camera, he ignored me and continued his conversations via phone with others. Later he tells me after I asked again about the camera that I owed the other half $750. I did not pay and informed him that I didn?t get the services that I had made a deposit for in the beginning. He then started that the guys are busy and will be out on Monday 1/12/2026. He stated he went 55ft with rodding. No one came on 1/12/2026. On 1/12/2026 and 1/13/2026 I spoke to 3 managers and a supervisor?Brian, Jenny, and another person who didn?t know Jenny or Bryan and I was told that the rodding was $740 and"

Bonnie J on January 2026

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JNJ Heating & Air Conditioning

4.75(
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JNJ Heating & Air Conditioning

4.75(
68
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Customers say: Super punctual
22 years of experience

At JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning, we're proud of our decade of service to the tri-city area and look forward to helping you with your air conditioning and heating needs. We're pleased to serve both residential and commercial customers; our team is prepared to help you with the sales, service, and installation of the comfort system that is ideal for your home or business. And be sure to ask JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning for a free estimate. Whether it's a new installation or routine service, our factory-trained technicians provide the expertise your comfort depends on. And at JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning, we repair all makes and models. If a repair is needed, we will give you all of your options so you will know the price before we start and can decide what is right for you. Our clean, professional technicians will set you at ease, and we guarantee to do the work right the first time. We are licensed and insured, and offers extended warranty programs. We have flexible financing options so that you can choose the payment method that fits your life, and we offer free estimates on replacements of your equipment. Finally, we service ALL brands of equipment. When you invite JNJ into your home, you will encounter not only expertly-trained technicians, but also people who are trained to deliver a tailored and unique service experience. This includes treating you and your home with respect.

"I might be getting tricked by this place and they are playing an elaborate prank on me. I am a VIP member of their service, so quarterly I get some free services done. Been with them for more than 5 years. It all starts with a technician doing a routine service on my furnace. The say the drip plate needs replacing. Ok, so they say they will order the parts. Months go by, I hear nothing. I email asking to do the work. Again nothing. I move on. Fast forward to new quarterly service. New tech says "oh no the drip plate doesn't need service, you need a deep clean." Ok $500 later I have a clean furnace. Summer comes around. Record heat. The furnace makes a jet engine noise, super loud! The fan in the furnace is obviously wrong. I make an appointment. Wait around all day. They call, "Oh sorry we can't actually make it today." Great, ok, well then come tomorrow. They do. They say that some belt was off or something. They fix it, under warranty of course, so no cost to me. But still Two weeks go by, now its RECORD heat mid-June 2022. We start to hear a GRINDING like a jack hammer from the furnace. We turn off the AC. So we have no AC mid-summer. They come by. The tech says another screw was loose and caused the blower wheel to grind and get stuck, thus blowing the blower motor. Ok...so they have to order the parts on Friday. "They'll be in early next week." Monday....Tuesday....Wednesday....oh the parts are in! Yay!! Appointment gets booked for the morning. I stay home from work......annnnd they come at 5:30 pm. Great. Two techs this time. They come by look around for a while, take things apart. Then they ask me, who came and fixed it last time, what did he look like. So now I am trying to describe a 20-something guy with a star wars tattoo that was in my 100 degree house last Friday. Long story short, the tech says that t he first tech did not say the motor was blown! I said "well I kind of remember him saying that." So new-tech looks up the notes. He reads his ipad and lo and behold, the first tech DID say the motor was blown, but new-tech FORGOT TO GRAB THE PART FROM THE OFFICE. He apologizes, says he'll get me on the schedule for tomorrow. Great. Ok. I get a call from their office saying "Your on for tomorrow." Cool. I take ANOTHER day off work. I call 8 am the next day to ask where I am in the schedule so I can, ya know, do things. I AM NOT ON THE SCHEDULE!! Well now this is getting a little irritating. So I kind of yell at them. They say ok, we will get you on the schedule for today. They call and let me know that the tech will be there between 10 - 11 am today. I am not hopeful."

Aaron C on June 2022

At JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning, we're proud of our decade of service to the tri-city area and look forward to helping you with your air conditioning and heating needs. We're pleased to serve both residential and commercial customers; our team is prepared to help you with the sales, service, and installation of the comfort system that is ideal for your home or business. And be sure to ask JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning for a free estimate. Whether it's a new installation or routine service, our factory-trained technicians provide the expertise your comfort depends on. And at JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning, we repair all makes and models. If a repair is needed, we will give you all of your options so you will know the price before we start and can decide what is right for you. Our clean, professional technicians will set you at ease, and we guarantee to do the work right the first time. We are licensed and insured, and offers extended warranty programs. We have flexible financing options so that you can choose the payment method that fits your life, and we offer free estimates on replacements of your equipment. Finally, we service ALL brands of equipment. When you invite JNJ into your home, you will encounter not only expertly-trained technicians, but also people who are trained to deliver a tailored and unique service experience. This includes treating you and your home with respect.

"I might be getting tricked by this place and they are playing an elaborate prank on me. I am a VIP member of their service, so quarterly I get some free services done. Been with them for more than 5 years. It all starts with a technician doing a routine service on my furnace. The say the drip plate needs replacing. Ok, so they say they will order the parts. Months go by, I hear nothing. I email asking to do the work. Again nothing. I move on. Fast forward to new quarterly service. New tech says "oh no the drip plate doesn't need service, you need a deep clean." Ok $500 later I have a clean furnace. Summer comes around. Record heat. The furnace makes a jet engine noise, super loud! The fan in the furnace is obviously wrong. I make an appointment. Wait around all day. They call, "Oh sorry we can't actually make it today." Great, ok, well then come tomorrow. They do. They say that some belt was off or something. They fix it, under warranty of course, so no cost to me. But still Two weeks go by, now its RECORD heat mid-June 2022. We start to hear a GRINDING like a jack hammer from the furnace. We turn off the AC. So we have no AC mid-summer. They come by. The tech says another screw was loose and caused the blower wheel to grind and get stuck, thus blowing the blower motor. Ok...so they have to order the parts on Friday. "They'll be in early next week." Monday....Tuesday....Wednesday....oh the parts are in! Yay!! Appointment gets booked for the morning. I stay home from work......annnnd they come at 5:30 pm. Great. Two techs this time. They come by look around for a while, take things apart. Then they ask me, who came and fixed it last time, what did he look like. So now I am trying to describe a 20-something guy with a star wars tattoo that was in my 100 degree house last Friday. Long story short, the tech says that t he first tech did not say the motor was blown! I said "well I kind of remember him saying that." So new-tech looks up the notes. He reads his ipad and lo and behold, the first tech DID say the motor was blown, but new-tech FORGOT TO GRAB THE PART FROM THE OFFICE. He apologizes, says he'll get me on the schedule for tomorrow. Great. Ok. I get a call from their office saying "Your on for tomorrow." Cool. I take ANOTHER day off work. I call 8 am the next day to ask where I am in the schedule so I can, ya know, do things. I AM NOT ON THE SCHEDULE!! Well now this is getting a little irritating. So I kind of yell at them. They say ok, we will get you on the schedule for today. They call and let me know that the tech will be there between 10 - 11 am today. I am not hopeful."

Aaron C on June 2022

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

D.W. Nellessen Construction, Inc.

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D.W. Nellessen Construction, Inc.

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16 years of experience

D.W. Nellessen Construction is a family owned and operated carpenter contractor business. All of our employees are professional carpenters that passed a rigorous local and national background check. D.W. Nellessen Construction takes pride in every project to ensure the satisfaction of our clients from start to finish. We sub out work that we do not do, such as electrical, concrete, plumbing, Etc. D.W. Nellessen Construction is an EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm, which means that we are able to test for lead and properly work on structures built before 1978 where lead is present. Remember, on structures built before 1978, have to be tested for lead before any work is done. It is illegal for any person to do work on a structure built prior to 1978 that hasn't been tested for lead and if lead is present it is illegal for any person to work on that structure that is not certified by the EPA. $34,000.00 fine for not complying.

D.W. Nellessen Construction is a family owned and operated carpenter contractor business. All of our employees are professional carpenters that passed a rigorous local and national background check. D.W. Nellessen Construction takes pride in every project to ensure the satisfaction of our clients from start to finish. We sub out work that we do not do, such as electrical, concrete, plumbing, Etc. D.W. Nellessen Construction is an EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm, which means that we are able to test for lead and properly work on structures built before 1978 where lead is present. Remember, on structures built before 1978, have to be tested for lead before any work is done. It is illegal for any person to do work on a structure built prior to 1978 that hasn't been tested for lead and if lead is present it is illegal for any person to work on that structure that is not certified by the EPA. $34,000.00 fine for not complying.

First Choice Remodeling

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First Choice Remodeling

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36 years of experience

Full service remodeling service that also offers handyman services as well. No project is too small for us. We specialize in decks, garages, porches, basement finishing, kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels.

Full service remodeling service that also offers handyman services as well. No project is too small for us. We specialize in decks, garages, porches, basement finishing, kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels.

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance

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CB Home Improvement & Maintenance

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is a new home improvement & maintenance company, it is owned and operated by career construction professionals with over 30 years experience in the home building and home improvement industry. Our resumes include working with several national home builders, real estate developers, and commercial construction companies. This has provided CB Home Improvement & Maintenance with years of experience working with homeowners, subcontractors, and municipaities. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance has the willingness to do the small projects and the ability and knowledge to handle the largest projects. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is primarliy operating in Lake and Mchenry counties, but we do have a subcontractor base stretching from Southern Wisconsin to Northwest Indiana. This allows CB Home Improvement & Maintenance to meet homeowner needs throughout the entire Chicago land area. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance understands that the decision to make an improvement can be difficult. You have a lot of questions and we will be here to clearly answer all of them. All estimates are free, and we provide a limited 12 month warranty on all our improvements. CB Home Improvment & Maintenance is committed to providing our homeowners with the best Service, & Quality and we will earn your Trust.

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is a new home improvement & maintenance company, it is owned and operated by career construction professionals with over 30 years experience in the home building and home improvement industry. Our resumes include working with several national home builders, real estate developers, and commercial construction companies. This has provided CB Home Improvement & Maintenance with years of experience working with homeowners, subcontractors, and municipaities. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance has the willingness to do the small projects and the ability and knowledge to handle the largest projects. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is primarliy operating in Lake and Mchenry counties, but we do have a subcontractor base stretching from Southern Wisconsin to Northwest Indiana. This allows CB Home Improvement & Maintenance to meet homeowner needs throughout the entire Chicago land area. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance understands that the decision to make an improvement can be difficult. You have a lot of questions and we will be here to clearly answer all of them. All estimates are free, and we provide a limited 12 month warranty on all our improvements. CB Home Improvment & Maintenance is committed to providing our homeowners with the best Service, & Quality and we will earn your Trust.

Affinity Construction Co.

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Affinity Construction Co.

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Richmond, 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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