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Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters

About us

Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Company, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a family-owned and operated heating and cooling business that has served the Northwest Suburban Chicago for over 74 years. Founded in a small barn, located in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, by brothers Ralph and Arthur Ibbotson in 1946, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Company consisted of one employee and a Chevy station wagon. Second generation partners Ralph Ibbotson Jr., (Son of Ralph Sr.) and the late John R. Kelly (Son-In-Law of Art) took the company and grew it from a small operation to the most dependable and reliable heating and cooling company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Now Ibbotson Heating and Cooling is in its third generation With Ralph Ibbotson Jr., still a current owner along with partner Rich Okolita (Son-In-Law of John) and Rich's wife Jacqueline (daughter of John) who is installation/sales manager. Ralph’s son, Gregory is the NATE-certified service manager; son-in-law Brian is one of the NATE-certified salesman, daughter Joanna is the accountant, and daughter-in-law Kimberly is the service administrative assistant. Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Company maintains a highly-trained staff of NATE-certified service technicians and is up-to-date on the latest high-efficient air conditioning and heating technologies. Ibbotson's goal is to provide high-quality service and installation. Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Company is proud to be a Lennox Premier Dealer (Lennox’s highest dealer rating). We are also an authorized Carrier dealer providing our customers with many options for their home comfort needs. We pride ourselves in doing the job right.

Business highlights

79 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

HVAC, Furnace, Central A/C, humidifiers, water heaters, attic fans, boilers, air purification systems

Services we don't offer

Plumbing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9428 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 428 reviews

Jessica K.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On time, nice, did the work and threw in a few tips for keeping my poor, old furnace going for couple more years until I can afford a new one.
Description of Work: Repair of furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Edilia N.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did very well. They are very reasonable. They do good work. They weren't the cheapest, but they weren't the most expensive. We were looking at quality. Even though the price is important, but quality is important in everything we look at. Two people came out to complete the project and it took about 5 hours. They left the area better then they found it. They listened to all my questions. They answered all my questions without getting annoyed. They were very professional, very up front.
Description of Work: They changed out a water heater for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

don H.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've been using them for 35 years. We've got them booked in to do the heating system review at the end of April when they have their annual heating sale. I've used them enough that I've purchased one air conditioner and one heating system from them at different times. Since I've used them for so long, I'm not sure about their pricing, but I think it's pretty good. They were here for about an hour to do the repair. They were excellent. If anybody called me, I'd recommend them.
Description of Work: They had to repair a humidifier that I had to pay for but it was part of the original system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

GREG S.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The two workers who installed the new furnace did a good job. Given Ibbotson is a smaller company, I had to wait about two weeks to get the furnace installed. On the scheduled day the workers were on time and worked quickly to get the job finished. As I write this review it has been about 6 months since the installation. We've had no problems with the furnace during the course of the heating season.
Description of Work: Ibbotson replaced my gas furnace at the start of heating season. They also added a chimney liner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

DOROTHY E.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've always been very pleased with their work, never had any problems.. They follow up on taking care of whatever they're maintaining.
Description of Work: Replaced heating unit last year. Annual Service contract for A/C and heating units.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DOROTHY E.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've been using them for 50 years. I have a service contract with them. I don't use anybody else. Their price is fair. You get what you pay for. There was never a problem with the technician. They take care of it.
Description of Work: They come out once a year for the AC and once a year for the heating. Last year when they came out in January when they had to check, there was a crack in the heat transfer port. The warranty was out over 20 years. It had to be replaced. They checked the pressure.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maureen S.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Awesome!! They helped make an awful situation bearable. Our furnace died at 11:00pm on a Sunday. We left a message on their emergency line. They returned our call first thing when they opened on Monday. Brian came out rigged a blower motor to get us heat again until a new furnace could be installed. He was here for almost 2 hours. Didn't charge us anything. No service call charge. No labor charge. No charge for the borrowed motor. He did all this for us so we could make it thru til a new furnace (and as it turns out a new water heater) could installed!! We called out a few others who could only give us estimates on a new furnace but could solve or care to try to solve our current dilemma...we had no heat during a wicked cold spell. Ibbotson treated us like family. They really cared about making the customer happy and not just about the bottom line. A rare quality in our world today. Their prices were also not inflated to take advantage of our situation. Brian was honest and straight forward. Not trying to sell us anything we didn't want or need. We honestly could not have asked for a better experience. Customer service was beyond compare and the installers were friendly, efficient, and left the area in our furnace room cleaner than when they arrived!!! We highly recommend ibbotson!!
Description of Work: Installed Furnace & Water Heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,350

David K.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The installation seemed to go really well. Jonathan explained everything thoroughly and the work appeared good. He did have to call someone from the office out to confirm his approach to the installation and that person was rude and offensive. If he was the installer this would be a very different review. But he was gone quickly. I'd recommend working with Ibbotson, but ask for Jonathan!
Description of Work: Whole house humidifier (Aprilaire 710 I think) installed on the main AC

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$535

Diamond M.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They come on time and do a good job.
Description of Work: They came for annual furnace maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Michael M.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have done a great job with boilers over the years in our houses.
Description of Work: They did the boiler service for the winter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Herb H.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Took 2 days. Very pleased all around.
Description of Work: New furnace and AC unit. Options well explained as were rebates. Units look and run great. VERY professional installers. Cost was around $8,200 with about $950 in rebates so that got it down to $7250. Had another bid for $13,000. Yikes! After some wrangling, got that down to about $8,300, but didn't like the "start high and see if we bite approach." A note to others. Those fliers you get in the mail for a whole system for $4,000, that's for a mobile home!! Prices go up depending on the size of the home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,250

Samantha R.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great! Very professional from start to finish and even fixed a chimney cap issue that had (unbeknownst to us) been letting squirrels nest in our chimney!
Description of Work: Replaced furnace, AC unit and garage heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Reinhard S.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service performed as scheduled and completed on time. Problem was diagnosed promptly and defective part replaced. The part required however, had to be picked up from a nearby supplier. Which added less than half an hour to the total service time. All in all, the whole experience with this company was very satisfactory, despite the added time.
Description of Work: Furnace repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Sandra D.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Perfectly......checked EVERYTHING to be sure
Description of Work: What we thought was a broken air conditioner turned out to be a broken thermostat. In this day of so many businesses taking advantage of the elderly it was refreshing to see so much time and consideration given to my 86 year old mom. Nice to be able to trust a business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

wendy B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I cannot say enough how happy we are with the experience. The price was fair, they were on time and the work was done very neatly with respect for my home. They were very friendly and business like. You will not go wrong with hiring them for your hvac work. I have not have many contractor experiences as good as this one. Leroy particularly was a great technician.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace and air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Stella B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've known them for years. They were efficient. They did a good job. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: It was cleaning of the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Chuck C.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They diagnosed a failed compressor, explained my options, and provided a very competitive estimate for the replacement. The replacement was performed quickly, with all the work explained in detail. The workmen were professional and courteous, would definitely use Ibbotson Heating and AC Company in the future.
Description of Work: Replace central air unit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy C.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great! Jeff arrived on time, did the work efficiently, and took the time to explain the details of the service. I've had family members use less expensive services and wound up with their heat going out shortly afterward. I am sold on Ibbotson.
Description of Work: Furnace check

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Thomas D.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The salesman arrived on time. He was friendly, helpful and not rushed. He answered all our questions and had good advise on the type replacement furnace and A/C appropriate for my home. He included the $100.00 Angies list discount in the total cost. He said allow two days for installation. Scheduling installation was very easy. On the first day of installation the two technicians arrived on time at 8am. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They each had no problem explaining what they were doing during installation as I enjoy learning what the technicians are doing. They even took time to meet our dog. I had prepared to live with out air conditioning on that warm evening after the first day of installation however by 4pm the air conditioner was fully functional. The technician was very patient as he assisted me in setting up the smart thermostat with Wi-Fi. On the second day, one technician arrived promptly at 8am to complete the furnace installation. He explained the differences between my old furnace and my new two stage furnace and air conditioner as it I would notice it functions differently than my old HVAC system. He gave me a good picture on how the entire system worked, including how the fan would operate and the codes the furnace displays when it is working. He completed installation by 4pm. The entire installation experience was the best I have ever experienced. They were knowledgeable, courteous and clean. They even thoroughly cleaned the area around my old furnace before installing the new one. There was nothing to clean up after the installation. The only evidence that work had been done was the shiny new furnace and A/C standing in place of the old units. Their office is submitting my rebate application to Lennox and they assisted me in applying for an energy rebate from my electric provider. I have been a long time customer of Ibbotson and this is why. Installation was performed as promised and everything functions as promised.
Description of Work: The provider replaced a 24 year old Lennox furnace and Lennox central air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200

Laurie S.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We were very pleased. It was the best price compared to other companies in the area.
Description of Work: They installed a broiler

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Barry M.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We had three people out to quote the job, and Ibbotson had the best price. They've always done a good job for us over the various trips they've made to our home.
Description of Work: We've been using them for years. They installed a new central A/C unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shirley L.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went great. I had been using another heating company that kept telling me nothing was wrong and Ibbotson found the problem immediately and even worked with the furnace manufacturer to obtain the warranty part from their distributor so I did not have to pay for the part. Would definitely recommend them for any heating or air conditioning work needed.
Description of Work: Replaced a control board in my furnace and installed a new programmable thermostat

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$278

MARSHA S C.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They showed up on time, made sure I understood what they would be doing, cleaned our air conditioning unit, tested unit to be certain it was providing cool air and responding to the thermostat. I have used Ibbotsons for years for our air conditioner, including replacement, furnace, and water heater. They provide excellent service.
Description of Work: Spring tune up of Air Conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOSEPH K.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 2 more
The installer and his helper were professional in their approach to the whole project. I would say the installer knew more about boilers than anyone else I've dealt with in the 40+ years we've had the system. The necessary re-piping and installation went well and looked as good as a boiler system can look. I have nothing but positive comments about the installer and Ibbotson Heating, as a company.
Description of Work: Removed the existing boiler and water heater. Installed new boiler, water heater and chimney system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

DOROTHY E.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've used them since the 1960s. We continue to use them because their service is consistent. They're professional, they clean up after themselves and they handled the whole job very well. I had a yearly maintenance check-up scheduled for Tuesday the 20th - due to cracks in the furnace the representative decided it needed to be replaced. While he was here he called out to make sure that the right furnace was available and he came back a day later to install it.
Description of Work: They replaced a furnace and installed the new one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

514 S Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

http://www.ibbotsonheating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers warranties.
Ibbotson Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers the following services: HVAC, Furnace, Central A/C, humidifiers, water heaters, attic fans, boilers, air purification systems
Plumbing

Contact information

514 S Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

http://www.ibbotsonheating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM