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Home Comfort Systems Inc
4.9(
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Serving Willow Springs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was great to deal with. He was very responsive to my questions. The installer was prompt, worked quickly and did a great job of keeping things clean."
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Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.3(
3,279
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Serving Willow Springs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Four Seasons was very professional, informative, and responsive. Within 2 days of my tune up, they were back onsite to replace my old furnace (1983) and the motor in my other unit. The servicemen who installed the new furnace were respectful of my property. They made sure to remove the old unit and everything else, so my place pretty much looked like before the installation. They answered all of my questions and even provided me with information I didn't even know to ask about. On top of all that, they linked me with seamless financing that worked perfectly within my budget. Now I have a brand-new unit, a satisfied tenet, and heat that works much better than before. Peace of mind is what they really provided. All without straining my bottom line. They have definitely moved up to be my "go to" servicer for all things heating. Keep up the good work guys."
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Response time9 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sunset Heating & Air-Conditioning
4.3(
7
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Serving Willow Springs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chose him due to the reviews and the price was right for my budget. The contractor who did the installation was good. Only thing I didn’t like was the fishing tactics like Mr Jackson was willing to upgrade the thermostat but after furnace was installed, nope. He said one I had was still good. Also the bullying to put in the reviews for the company. See that’s why he got 5 stars."
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Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
366
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Serving Willow Springs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got 5 quotes for a new furnace and AC in Uptown Chicago and TDH was the lowest and most responsive. Tim responded to my questions and got back to me over the weekend. I hired them and they installed the new units that week. His team was professional and did a great job and I would definitely hire them again."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
171
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Serving Willow Springs, 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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+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A Blueline Appliance Repair Service
4.9(
57
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Serving Willow Springs, 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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+21

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Whitmer Services Heating & Cooling
4.8(
27
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Serving Willow Springs, 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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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Willow Springs, 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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