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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

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Emergency services offered

"Our AC Replacement was done correctly and quickly. The Estimator and Installers were great!"
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don't know how other HVAC companies compete against TDH. Put in a top brand (Trane) 2 stage for the price others were quoting me for a mid brand one stage. The Installer (Mark Keenan) found a world of hurt when they pulled the old unit out and crafted a great fit on the spot with fixed space limitations (with a trip to the Home Depot). Instead of 5 hours it took 7 to finish the job, did not even ask if he could charge me more - which I would have understood."
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Freedom Heating & Cooling
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keith from Freedom came for scheduled checkup and suggested replacing the furnace. The overall process went smoothly with good communication on the progress. Josh was very professional throughout the installation process and ensured my tenant on-site understood the basics. In addition, Josh sent Miguel the same day to ensure the humidifier was working properly."
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Response time5 days
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Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were awesome. They explained the process every step of the way and even took the time to repair our vent that was coming loose. We had a lot of water and construction debris in our vents, but they got it all out and sanitized with no issues. They were courteous and professional and we will use them again in the future.
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A Blueline Appliance Repair Service
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

"Fantastic work. He explained what needed to be fixed and even mentioned how he usually replaces both springs, but didn't need to in our case unless we wanted to. Quality work, and would definitely hire again for any appliance repair."
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Whitmer Services Heating & Cooling
4.8(
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Serving Riverside, 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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ADC Heating And Cooling/Electric
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are Chicago's premier profecional Electrical Company, offering the highest quality and most attentive costumer service. We are know to pay exquisite attention to detail while making costumer satisfaction our number one priority.

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Riverside, 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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