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Avatar for Sunset Heating & Air-Conditioning
Sunset Heating & Air-Conditioning
4.2(
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Serving Wilmington, 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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+1

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Climate Master Mechanical
4.9(
281
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Serving Wilmington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luckily I called as the AC had been going a few days before I realized that it could have caused MAJOR damage. Yes the replacement part was cheap and the labor charge a bit high for emergency visit but the quality and professionalism equalled the rate!"
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Installation of trash and linen chutes at Palos Community Hospital!
Installation of radiant floor heat! We install snow melt systems also.

+9

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
366
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Serving Wilmington, 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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+18

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
171
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Serving Wilmington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd not used Veteran Cleaning Services before and wanted to get some answers about the dryer vent cleaning they offered.  My dryer is on the third floor and the vent terminates on the 5th floor.  I wanted to know if they would service a dryer that was not on the ground floor.  I emailed them via the Angie's List website.  They did not respond.  I emailed again a few days later and still no response.  Then I tried calling their office and left a message.  No response.  I called the office again and also their mobile number.  A few days later, we were able to connect.
They answered my questions about cleaning the dryer vent in my townhouse so I purchased a Big Deal for $100.  We agreed to a date and time.  Some days later I had to reschedule.  I called and the service was changed to a new date and time.
The day of service, Veteran Cleaning Services were a no show.  I contacted them and was told they had forgotten to note the new service date on their schedule due to problems with their phone system.   We scheduled for another day and they came as promised.
Service was carried out promptly with no issues.  The service tech suggested changing the cap on the vent because lint was being trapped by the cap and then falling back down the vent pipe.  He suggested removing the cap and replacing it with an elbow so lint can fly out the vent.  Other companies had never suggested doing that and I was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion as he was correct that the cap on the vent was not appropriate.
I was promised a receipt via email, which I have not received.  After the tech left, I found the dryer and washer were dirty with lint particulates and the laundry room floor had pieces of lint.  There were also a few pieces of lint on the stairs between the third and fifth floors.  Some lint is bound to escape notice but more of it should have been cleaned up.
Overall I was pleased with their service and would use them again.  I suggest their company work on being more responsive when customers call or email, and also, they should try to clean up as much lint as possible before leaving a customer's home.
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High Powered Vacuum
High Powered Vacuum

+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A Blueline Appliance Repair Service
4.9(
57
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Serving Wilmington, 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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Refrigerator Not Cooling

+21

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NSB Service Tech
5.0(
28
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Serving Wilmington, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The technician was very professional and respectful of my home by removing and/or covering his shoes as needed. He kept me informed about his progress and issues he found as he continued his work. The furnace is very old, so he conducted research, determined the problem, got the needed parts and completed the job for a reasonable cost. I would definitely use his services again. 5 stars!"
Heating & A/C Project
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whitmer Services Heating & Cooling
4.8(
27
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Serving Wilmington, 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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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Wilmington, 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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