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Central a/c installers in Wauconda

Avatar for Salazar Heating & Air
Salazar Heating & Air
5108 W Cullom Ave #1
5.00(
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Salazar Heating & Air
5108 W Cullom Ave #1
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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SIMPLY COMFORTABLE HEATING AND COOLING
1817 E Kensington Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
SIMPLY COMFORTABLE HEATING AND COOLING
1817 E Kensington Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished, and always follow through even after the work has been finished. Call today!

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished, and always follow through even after the work has been finished. Call today!


Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Growchy Industries
3104 W Bretons Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Growchy Industries is who you need to take care of your commercial, industrial, and residential mechanical needs. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your equipment runs perfect every single time. You will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Growchy Industries is who you need to take care of your commercial, industrial, and residential mechanical needs. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your equipment runs perfect every single time. You will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!


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Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling, LLC
143 US-12
4.89(
41
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Approved Pro
Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling, LLC
143 US-12
4.89(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Call Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"They are knowledgeable, professional, prompt, fair and go out of their way to make everything perfect. I would hire them again, and so should you."

Bill C on December 2023

Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Call Premier Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC, today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"They are knowledgeable, professional, prompt, fair and go out of their way to make everything perfect. I would hire them again, and so should you."

Bill C on December 2023


Walnut Creek Designs Inc.
5606 Whiting Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Walnut Creek Designs Inc.
5606 Whiting Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I originally contacted Jay Cope of Abate Retoration. I had water coming in my basement from a crawlspace and basement windows, that I had another party attempt to fix. Adrian and Jay work together. These guys are amazing. The stiuation was analyzed, and quoted in a few days time. I was sold on the service the first day. They also did an encapsulation and covering of 9" tiles on an upstairs floor. They worked super hard and put in long days, as I had an environmental inspection deadline to meet. I would certainly recommend their services to anyone. Thanks so much to these 2 guys and their crew members. After running my own service business for almost 40 years, I am very pleased to have been served the way I did my cusomers."

Bill S on March 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I originally contacted Jay Cope of Abate Retoration. I had water coming in my basement from a crawlspace and basement windows, that I had another party attempt to fix. Adrian and Jay work together. These guys are amazing. The stiuation was analyzed, and quoted in a few days time. I was sold on the service the first day. They also did an encapsulation and covering of 9" tiles on an upstairs floor. They worked super hard and put in long days, as I had an environmental inspection deadline to meet. I would certainly recommend their services to anyone. Thanks so much to these 2 guys and their crew members. After running my own service business for almost 40 years, I am very pleased to have been served the way I did my cusomers."

Bill S on March 2023


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Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc.
531 North Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc., is a well-established business in Vernon Hills, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched. Give us a call, for the best of the best, for your next project.

"Our furnace had to be replaced in the middle of a cold snap (-8 degrees). I took three quotes and compared the prices on-line. Vernon Heating was the best price and had the best furnace brand (Trane). They installed the next day, showed up on time, did a fantastic installation, cleaned up, and made sure everything was done correctly. No short cuts. Billing and paying was done on line and made it easy. I highly recommend Vernon Hills Heating."

Thomas S on January 2025

Vernon Hills Heating & Cooling, Inc., is a well-established business in Vernon Hills, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched. Give us a call, for the best of the best, for your next project.

"Our furnace had to be replaced in the middle of a cold snap (-8 degrees). I took three quotes and compared the prices on-line. Vernon Heating was the best price and had the best furnace brand (Trane). They installed the next day, showed up on time, did a fantastic installation, cleaned up, and made sure everything was done correctly. No short cuts. Billing and paying was done on line and made it easy. I highly recommend Vernon Hills Heating."

Thomas S on January 2025


Avatar for Improved Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
Improved Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
3238 Knollwood Cir
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Improved Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
3238 Knollwood Cir
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Angel and Tyler worked their butts off to help us with our air conditioning. They unfortunately had to do way more work than expected, however they were at our house late and always stayed in communication on what was going on. They did a great job and were very detailed and thorough with all testing making sure that the job was done right and there were no issues. We had a great experience!"

Olivia B on June 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Angel and Tyler worked their butts off to help us with our air conditioning. They unfortunately had to do way more work than expected, however they were at our house late and always stayed in communication on what was going on. They did a great job and were very detailed and thorough with all testing making sure that the job was done right and there were no issues. We had a great experience!"

Olivia B on June 2025


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Master Services, Inc.
N3481 County Rd H
4.60(
236
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Approved Pro
Master Services, Inc.
N3481 County Rd H
4.60(
236
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 local quotes requested

Master Services Inc. has been in business since 1990 serving Walworth, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha counties with ELITE Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality service. We pride ourselves with our 100% money back guarantee. We are only 1 in 4 companies in Wisconsin that are certified to wear the Technician Seal of Safety patch. This means you can trust that each one of our technicians are drug tested, background checked and professionally trained. We have one of our office staff answering the phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week." We Think You're Kind of a Big Deal"

"Master services really did an outstanding job. I think they had fair pricing. I had no complaints about their responsiveness job quality or service. I would use them again!"

Quinn N on May 2025

Master Services Inc. has been in business since 1990 serving Walworth, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha counties with ELITE Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality service. We pride ourselves with our 100% money back guarantee. We are only 1 in 4 companies in Wisconsin that are certified to wear the Technician Seal of Safety patch. This means you can trust that each one of our technicians are drug tested, background checked and professionally trained. We have one of our office staff answering the phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week." We Think You're Kind of a Big Deal"

"Master services really did an outstanding job. I think they had fair pricing. I had no complaints about their responsiveness job quality or service. I would use them again!"

Quinn N on May 2025


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Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.
600 LONG LAKE DR
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.
600 LONG LAKE DR
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

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Keun Y on January 2025

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

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Keun Y on January 2025


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Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
891
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Approved Pro
Handyman Pros
Northwest Suburbs
4.76(
891
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1314 local quotes requested

ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943

"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."

Bill H on June 2025

ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943

"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."

Bill H on June 2025

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Wauconda, IL

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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