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Avatar for AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
AMERICAN FAMILY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
4.9(
72
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable service, reasonable prices and great costumer service."
Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Heating and Air, LLC
4.6(
1,154
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent central AC repair service! The technician quickly diagnosed the issue, fixed it professionally, and had my system cooling perfectly again. Great experience from start to finish."
New 16 seer A/C
Old A/C
Old furnace
New Furnace
Water heater Installation

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
416 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Duct Chicagoland
4.8(
861
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was so happy with Mr. Duct service! From the first contact person I talked with to the person who performed the cleaning at the house, everyone provided excellent customer service and did a wonderful job cleaning the ducts. I will certainly use this service again. Thank you for all you did for us. "
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Mr. Duct trucks parked outside of a commercial air duct cleaning job site in Chicago.
A dryer vent before being cleaned by Mr. Duct.
A Mr. Duct technician cleaning a dryer vent at a pet salon
A Mr. Duct technician cleaning a furnace

+81

Response time1 day
22 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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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yearly maintenance on our A/C. Hard working tech who did his best to work on getting things clean and colder. I would recommend them for a good company who you can trust to do the best possible job they can in trying to help meet the customers needs. Their excellent reviews are accurate and I feel like we received good service for what we spent."
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+2

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
134
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, 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
Response rate100%
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
4.6(
326
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Repaired the sump pump problem but charged a very high amount."
Battery back up pump
Copper vent line repair
Copper vent line repair
Copper vent line repair
Kitchen sink update

+49

77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.3(
3,290
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"on time, and knowledgeable the technician did the job well. Also, I had a problem changing the furnace filter. The filter was getting stuck when taking it out or installing. He repaired that too."
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Response time9 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Friendly reliable owners and staff. Work was completed when scheduled and professionally. New AC was installed with furnace. Since it was cold out, I was assured They will check outside condenser unit in the spring. Comforting to work with a good company."
Staging and Wrapping Ductwork
Staging and Wrapping Duct Work
Installation
OUR WORK
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+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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Dr. HVAC Heating and Cooling
4.5(
376
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dr. HVAC has been in business for 31 years, owned and operated by Steve Rokkas. Steve is personally involved with every project to insure complete customer satisfaction. If you are in need of a full-service HVAC contractor, call Dr. HVAC for reliable, speedy installation at the best prices in the Skokie, IL area. If you are looking for duct work or heating services call Dr. HVAC for the best customer service in the area. Contact us today!\nAll equipment comes with 5 yr part customer has to register for 10yrs parts

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Legendary Service
5.0(
26
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job, he was able to save me thousands from not having to purchase a new A/C unit! Great job Sean Bucci!!!!"
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Response time2 days
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Wauconda, 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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