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AWE Air Water Energy
4.7(
588
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Ductless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1911

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to send out a tech to repair our AC pretty quickly (within a few days), even though this was during a bout of unusually high temperatures. The tech arrived towards the end of the given arrival window; even though he was still within the window, they called me that day to let me know he would be later rather than earlier, which was nice. The tech diagnosed the issue, and discussed options with me and fixed it (low line refrigerant, possible leak). All that was great, and prices seemed reasonable. The only negative part of the experience is that there was an extra charge to de-ice the frozen interior coils. I could have done that in advance if I knew I was supposed to (the tech seemed surprised I hadn't, or that I wasn't told to). Maybe that's obvious to others, but it's not that big of a deal, just an an annoying extra cost."
Owner Ray Grimm
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Expert service keeps your home healthy
Solar Power
Regular Maintenance

+10

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
The Pure Air Experts
4.6(
130
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Replaced the original AC Unit(at least 25yr old), added a new humidifier to furnace and a new smart thermostat. The original guy who did repair work, Phil, was knowledgeable but at the end of the day wanted to sell anything he can. He had convinced me I was able to get rebates through ComEd for upgrading AC unit and adding the smart thermostat. At this time, I have been unable to get any rebates because he failed to mention I need to also have a furnace that qualifies and there was no receipts on the thermostat to claim that rebate. The day of the install, the guys that were here, did great work. They installed everything and added a damper to furnace(which does not work that great). When the guy installed the thermostat, he installed the wrong one and i had to show him the work order for the correct one. He left and it took a week for him to return to install the correct one. He also left with all the boxes."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mr. Duct, Inc.
4.6(
1,260
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marcos and Roberto provided excellent service. They identified an issue we had with the aluminum dryer vent duct and replaced it with hard pipe. We would highly recommend Mr Duct."
Super Service Award 2020
Super Service Award 2019
Super Service Award 2018
Super Service Award 2017
Super Service Award 2016

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phoenix HVAC, LLC
4.8(
64
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+1 more

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had five companies come out and look at our house and give us quotes for installing a Spacepak or Unico system in our house. Phoenix gave us the lowest quote (16k less than the highest quote!) and also had the best customer service. Everything was explained to us before, during, and after the installation. The owners seem to have a genuine passion for HVAC, which I wouldn't necessarily expect! Anthony was great with figuring out ways to get air to all the rooms in our 110 year old house with many quirks. Glad to have found this company."
Staging and Wrapping Ductwork
Staging and Wrapping Duct Work
Installation
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for G & R Heating and Air, LLC
G & R Heating and Air, LLC
4.6(
1,162
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Central A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician came out after 11 pm when other companies could not until the next morning. Mr. Meriweather, was very courteous, and fast with the repair. I will definitely call G & R in the future for any heating and air conditioning needs."
New 16 seer A/C
Old A/C
Old furnace
New Furnace
Water heater Installation

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
202 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

Traditional central air conditioning systems require ductwork to circulate air throughout the home. Alternatively, you can add air conditioning with a mini-split ductless air conditioning system, which can be just as energy efficient as a central air conditioner. This type of system consists of two units–an outside unit that holds the compressor and condenser and an indoor unit that holds an air-handler. With multi-zone ductless systems, there are multiple indoor air handlers tied to a single outdoor compressor/condenser, allowing the system to cool multiple rooms.

When a compressor gets overheated in central air systems or heat pumps, it can still cool your home for a while until it eventually gives out. If the compressor is chronically overheated and no one addresses the root cause, it will create an incredibly expensive problem when your entire HVAC system breaks down and stops working altogether.

No, it's not advisable to only replace the outside AC unit connected to your system. AC units are designed to work as a cohesive system, and older units work differently than newer units. Therefore, replacing only one component can lead to incompatibilities that affect the system’s performance. Replacing one component can void your warranty, costing you money for repairs.

No, for two very important reasons. First, it’s illegal to release refrigerant into the air or ground since it can be toxic and cause environmental damage. Technicians typically pump old or extra refrigerant into separate tanks for special disposal. Second, without professional equipment to read refrigerant pressure and levels, plus the AC’s suggested requirements, it’s impossible to know if you’ve removed the right amount of refrigerant. Stay away from a DIY solution here and seek an expert with the right tools.

The cost to add Freon to an AC ranges from $100 to $350. It can increase up to $600 for large AC units requiring much more coolant. The cost also depends on how much refrigerant your unit needs. If only a small amount of Freon leaked out, your cost would be on the lower side. A complete replacement of all the required refrigerant can get expensive.

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