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Bills Appliance & Air

Appliance Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing,

About us

Technicians include owner and one employee; customers are invoiced after services are rendered; no credit card payments at this time. Award winning.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Repair-appliances, heating & air conditioning. Dryer vent cleaning. Electrical services. Gas leak repair. Plumbing & water heaters service & repairs.


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Reviews

4.8339 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 339 reviews

JO ANNE A.
12/2011
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
As I stated, during our initial phone conversation, I felt a spirit of trust and integrity. The technician who came out, a young man named Melvin was polite and courteous. After looking at my furnace, he was able to assess the problem and had it working properly before he left. In order to examine the problem with the stove/oven, he had to pull it out from the wall, which was not easy. He took extra precautions not to scratch my wood floors. After a thorough inspection, he was able to determine that a Control/Sensor needed to be replaced. He would have to order the part and come back to install it. He gave me an estimate of the cost to replace the part, but the final cost was actually less than what he'd quoted. My experience with Bill's Appliance & Air was extremely positive. I found them to be friendly, courteous, prompt, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced for the work performed. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: My central heating system was not working as programmed. It would click on, run for a few minutes, then click off. Consequently it was not generating enough heat to warm the house. At the same time, my oven stopped functioning properly. After reaching a certain temperature, it would beep, flash a code and shut itself off. I called the manufacturer who gave me instructions on what to do to reset it, which I did with negative results. After looking at a number of service providers on Angie's List and calling three, I chose Bill, after having already made appointments with the other two. While speaking with Bill, I felt a spirit of trust and integrity. One of the other providers was a big company and my interaction with them felt impersonal. While I also felt a spirit of comfort with the second provider, they could only look at the stove. The first company would look at both, but that would entail having two separate technicians and two separate service calls and fees, not including parts and labor. Bill was the only one of the three that agreed to look at both the furnace and the stove during the same service call.

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
$348

Barbara M.
12/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We discovered that our refrigerator was not operating, when I opened the freezer door one morning and found everything melting. I called Bill's at 8 AM, and by 9 AM, a technician was at our door. He diagnosed the problem (a heating coil had gone bad), arranged to go and get the part needed (he did not have it in stock), and returned the same afternoon to install the part. Everything is working perfectly, and the price was very reasonable for the part and labor. I would highly recommend Bill's and plan to use them for any future appliance repairs.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired our refrigertor

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
$185

Jimmye W.
11/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was given an arrival time range, and very happy when the serviceman arrived at the earliest time. He checked my ovens, found the problem and gave me an estimated repair cost. The repairs to my two ovens were completed.
Description of Work: I needed two ovens repaired. The serviceman, Melvin Flores, was punctual and very professional. I was given the price before the repairs were made. I would definitely use this company again.

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
$220

Cynthia L.
11/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was very pleased, since I can now do laundry and did not have to spend a ridiculous amount on new appliances.
Description of Work: Repaired both Washer and Dryer since they seemed to have a suicide pact and went out on the same day. Dryer needed a sensor and washer needed a coupler. Since he had dryer open, I also had him clean it thoroughly and as well as the vent from the dryer to the outside.

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
$200

Vicky S.
09/2011
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We had Bill out before for service on our refrigerator. We called him again after we rented the house. He came promptly to do the initial inspection of the fridge, said he needed a part and would be in contact to install. Several weeks later we heard from our renter that he never returned or called. We called and left messages and did not recieve any calls back until I mentioned Angie's list. Then, he called to apologize and said he had been having difficulty getting the part. By then, I had already contacted another provider off Angie's list. This guy had the part on his truck and it was taken care of that day.
Description of Work: Assessment of refrigerator ice machine in order to fix it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


ELLEN M.
08/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He did a great job. I was comfortable with him in my home. He was great with my kids.
Description of Work: He came and assessed a broken washer. The repairs will outweigh the cost of a new one. He will be coming back to assess our dryer.

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

Larry D.
08/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Woke up to a fridge not working. Called Bill's at about 8:00AM. Got a call back within 15 minutes. Someone was at my house about 9:00 AM. Fridge was working at 10:30 AM. You can't ask for much more than that. Awesome service.
Description of Work: Fridge not working. Needed a new Relay and Capacitor. They had one with them replaced it right away and now it works.

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
$138

Joe B.
08/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Bill was prompt, professional and efficient. We would definitely call him again
Description of Work: Bill correctly diagnosed the problem and ordered the correct part. As soon as it was delivered he installed it quickly and professionally.

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
$290

karen W.
08/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Overall very professional and reliable.
Description of Work: I had called for a repair after my son had washed/dried a blanket that had fallen apart in the washer and the dryer. My dryer was unable to dry clothers from that point on. I had called for repair and he was able to come out the next day and new immediately the issue. He was able to take the dryer apart and clean it thoroughly. He was professional and on time. I will use this company for all my appliance repairs especially since he is local.

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
$95

LEAH D.
07/2011
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, small appliance repair
  + 1 more
Bill doesn't sell appliances, but repairs them. He is unbiased and we trust him. We've had Bill over several times for various appliance repair jobs over the past year and have been very pleased. A year ago, our home in Westchester flooded. He gave an accurate estimate that helped with my insurance claim. We've had him fix our old oven, which he did quickly and for a fair price. He troubleshooted a wall heater/AC unit in our garage that got damaged by a winter storm and found spare parts for it. He diagnosed our central A/C and referred us to a quality company to replace it. Bill has been honest and unbiased with us. He charges fairly and honestly. We feel comforted knowing we've got someone nearby who can be on call when we need him again.
Description of Work: Bill diagnosed damaged appliances on two occasions for insurance claims we were filing. He has recharged our air conditioner, diagnosed a broken central air conditioner and referred us to a quality sales and installation company. He's repaired a broken oven.

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
$400

Lucy Z.
07/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Bill and he got back to me quickly. A repairman came out within the week. They did not have the correct part and had to order it, but he was able to come back the next day to finish the job. It cost a little more than I thought (or hoped) it would, but they had good communication, professional attitude, were prompt, pleasant and did a good job.
Description of Work: They fixed a broken light in my refrigerator.

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
$120

lisa H.
07/2011
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 2 more
I had someone else check the HWH on Monday, he told me it was "shot" because of water damage and he could replace it for $800. I am so happy I waited for Bill! He took the pilot light out and determined that there was a clog in the gas line. He disassembled it, cleared the line, put it back together and lit the pilot light all in a matter of 20 minutes. I was SO pleased, he saved me a lot of money right there. Next was the AC. He figured out that it was a faulty thermostat (i had no idea because it worked for the furnace) and showed me how i could save a bunch of money by installing it myself. This guy is good, and honest. i was ready to buy a new HWH. I will be using him on ALL future repairs. THANKS BILL!!
Description of Work: I couldn't light the pilot on my hot water heater and my AC was not functioning.

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
$108

Daniel D.
06/2011
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
He made several trips for us. He was a great guy to deal with. I would recommend using him. He is very personable and pleasant.
Description of Work: He fixed our refrigerator and 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
$300

HOWARD R.
06/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We've used Bill many times in the past for dishwashers and refrigerators and have found him to be knowledgeable and honest. I called Bill in the afternoon and described the fact that our built-in microwave was completely dead. He scheduled a one-hour window the next day. He called near the end of the time window to say he was running a bit late, but still managed to make it within that time. He walked into our kitchen, unscrewed the control panel, yanked the fuse and tested it. He announced that it was blown, and then reached into his shirt pocket and pulled out a replacement. It was 5 minutes from start to finish. I then asked Bill to have a look at a backup sump pump that I had noticed had a wire that wasn't securely attached in a cable connector. Although he didn't recognise the connector so wasn't able to replace it, he was able to secure the wire. Bill doesn't normally service sump pumps -- he's not a plumber.
Description of Work: Bill replaced a fuse in the control panel of the microwave section of a combination built-in oven.

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
$90

Elizabeth J.
05/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They were great. Very prompt, fit me in quickly, diagnosed and took care of the problem swiftly. Showed my husband what to do if it happens next time. Overall, I was very pleased.
Description of Work: They repaired my ice maker for my fridge. They also repaired my dryer.

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
$150

TRACEY M.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. They were punctual and very quick in a desperate situation.
Description of Work: They replaced a fan on our 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
$340

gerry B.
04/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The repairman was punctual, professional and honest. He gave me the choice to spend the money or not. He gave me his professional opinion that the refrigerator was not worth the repair instead of telling me I needed the part to make the money. I will definately call him again, if needed, and refer him to my clients as I am a real estate broker and am asked for referrals quite often.
Description of Work: I called Bill's Appliance Monday morning as my refrigerator was not keeping cold. I left a message and received a return call within the hour. The repairman came out about 1 hour later. He looked at the refrigerator and told me it was one of two repairs, a relay part that was less expensive or the compressor that was more than what the refrigerator was worth. He tested for the relay and when the refrigerator still would not work he knew it was the compressor. He told me sorry but it was time to buy a new refrigerator. He charged me only for the service call minus the 10% Angie's List coupon and not for the time he spent testing to see which part it was.

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
$58

CHRISTOPHER S.
03/2011
5.0
appliance repair, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 1 more
The most recent time, they repaired my ice maker, dishwasher, and cleaned out my dryer vent. They did the work quickly, explained what repairs were needed, and how I could prevent break downs in the future. The final price was under $200. Outstanding.
Description of Work: I've used Bill's Appliance for a number of years to do a wide variety of jobs. He's repaired my AC, refrigerator, oven, and dryer. He and his employees are excellent at their job, punctual, and the price is extremely competitive. Even better, Bill has talked me through minor issues where no actual repair was needed, e.g., helping me install an in-wall A/C. He's the best, and I recommnend him without reservation.

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
$20

TIM E.
03/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Second time using Bill, called him at 7:30am, received a call back at 8:30am, scheduled for 1-2pm same day, arrived at 1:15pm, was finished in 20 minutes. He's always punctual, tidy, quick and thorough with his repairs. Always impressed.
Description of Work: Repair washing machine-was not draining properly

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
$98

CATHLEEN C.
03/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
second time i used this service. this time my old gas wall oven did not light. He changed the igniter and it worked fine. He was very fast. only disappointed was that last time he had some gaskets and replaced my old ones and this time he had none to replace the broken one and just told me to find on in an appliance store.
Description of Work: gas oven would not work. replaced igniter.

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
$180

RICHARD M.
02/2011
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
He was here within an hour the last time. He is absolutely reliable and will handle any emergency.
Description of Work: I have used Bill's Appliance & Air for many things. He has repaired dishwashers and stoves. He does all of our season checkups for our heat and air. He last was here because we had a thermocoupler go out.

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
$50

DOUG C.
02/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Originally setup appt online with Sears (former employer) and they were unable to find my order in the system despite the reservation and confirmation #s I was given? Anyway I called Bill because our dirty laundry had piled up enough to make this an emergency situation. Bill came out almost immediately and was $10 less than Sears' price just for a house call (cost more for them to do the work too). I'll be making another posting for Sears that isn't as flattering
Description of Work: Replaced part in washing machine that allows agitator to work and the spin cycle to spin.. ...as technical as its going to get (sorry)

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
$122

SARAH S.
02/2011
5.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The heater stopped running during a blizzard. We suspected the pilot may have blown out but didn't know how to get to it and, since it's an old heater, didn't want to risk further damage by poking around ourselves. We called after 5pm the day of the blizzard and left a message on their answering machine, not expecting a call back before the following day at the earliest. However they called back within and hour and said that they would try to come the following day, after they serviced the homes that were completely without heat. They said there was a chance that they might not make it until the day after, but that they would call the following morning to let us know either way. We appreciated their honesty and completely understood their priorities. We fully expected it to take longer than anticipated, due to the extreme weather. Their follow-through was excellent. They did call the next morning and let us know they could come that day, and that they'd call in another hour or so to give us a firmer ETA. As promised they called back to let us know someone would be arriving in the next 90 minutes, and they gave us the name of the repairman who would be arriving. About an hour later the repairman called to say he was on his way but it was taking a little longer than expected due to road conditions on a lot of the side streets. (The city was not yet caught up with the blizzard). He arrived within a half hour and was as polite as can be. He was able to repair the heater in about 40 minutes and left the area as clean as he found it. When you take a day off work to wait for a call or repairman to show up, you really appreciate being dealt with honestly and being kept informed of the arrival time. We're extremely pleased with their quick response, great communication and professionalism.
Description of Work: Repaired a wall heater in family room. Re-lit the pilot that had gone out, replaced the thermo coupling that was in poor condition and cleaned the gas line that feeds the heater. Also showed us how to get to and re-light the pilot ourselves in case it ever goes out again. It's running better than before it stopped working.

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
$108

KIM K.
01/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Bill's Appliance & Air was very honest and we chose not to get the repair done because it was too costly. We replaced the appliance instead.
Description of Work: Bill's Appliance & Air looked at our washer which needed to be repaired but ultimately we replaced.

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
$48

Scott S.
12/2010
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He had to remove the entire drum assembly to get to the interior (not exactly an easy task.) Found a problem with the flame sensor, which had a staked-on terminal which had come loose. Thankfully, he had the part on the truck. Replaced it;dryer works fine, and I get a gold star from the mother in-law! Tech was very professional. Would use them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Service on Sear's gas dryer.

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
$160

Contact information

643 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Appliance Repair,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Air Duct Cleaning

FAQ

Bills Appliance & Air is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bills Appliance & Air accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Bills Appliance & Air does not offer free project estimates.
No, Bills Appliance & Air does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bills Appliance & Air does not offer a senior discount.
No, Bills Appliance & Air does not offer emergency services.
No, Bills Appliance & Air does not offer warranties.
Bills Appliance & Air offers the following services: Repair-appliances, heating & air conditioning. Dryer vent cleaning. Electrical services. Gas leak repair. Plumbing & water heaters service & repairs.

Contact information

643 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM