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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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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was told my serviceman would arrive between 10am-12pm. He called me at 9:30 that he would arrive in about half an hour & he did, right at 10am. I had a list of specifics to be checked because I bought the service discounted through Angie's list & I asked how he did each thing on the list as he did it & he explained in detail each thing he was doing. He found nothing wrong with my furnace & I told him I was pleased with that because I've had others make up things wrong that aren't just to make money & I am hiring someone because I can't tell when things are wrong & his company did not do that. He asked if there were any questions that he had not yet answered. He also told me how old my furnace was because it was in my house when I moved in & I didn't know. He was very informative, polite, prompt & I am much more at ease that I won't have a heating problem when I need my furnace most."
Response time3 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
417
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1904

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. Our dedicated Shavitz technician Krzysztof is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. We truly appreciate having a dedicated person that is familiar with our home and units. He does a wonderful job of reviewing his findings and answers any questions we have about the service. Would highly recommend Shavitz and Krzysztof."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
2,814
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Serving Waukegan, 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
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.6(
433
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for G & R Heating & Air
G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
126
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called them for central A/C repair and furnace servicing, and they exceeded my expectations. The team quickly diagnosed the issues and fixed everything without delay. Their professionalism and attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommended for any HVAC needs."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Legendary Service
Legendary Service
5.0(
25
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 50 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing, Legendary Service is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and 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!\n

Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Serving Waukegan, 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
OUR WORK

+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for G & R Heating and Air, LLC
G & R Heating and Air, LLC
4.6(
1,134
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service from start to finish. The technician handled our thermostat installation and central A/C repair quickly and professionally. Everything is working perfectly now and the whole process was explained clearly. Very reliable team and highly recommended."
New 16 seer A/C
Old A/C
Old furnace
New Furnace
Water heater Installation

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
317 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Waukegan, 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.

The Waukegan, IL homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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