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"They came out when they said they would, and did a wonderful job."

MIKE N on July 2023

80% of our jobs are referrals from previous customers. We have never had a BBB complaint in 52 years. Our equipment has a 10 year parts and labor warranty.

"They came out when they said they would, and did a wonderful job."

MIKE N on July 2023


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Freedom Heating & Cooling

4.74(
2,770
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Freedom Heating & Cooling

4.74(
2,770
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Freedom Heating & Cooling has a tradition of meeting customer needs. From the most complex installation to routine service and maintenance, Freedom Heating & Cooling has the tools, the people, and the products to provide a system that fits your lifestyle and budget. Ask us for references from your neighborhood, and let us show you how we can exceed your expectations in service and performance. Family/locally owned & operated, you’ll be able count on us now and for many years to come. Residential & commercial. Same day service. Certified technicians. Service all makes & models. Competitive pricing. Financing available. 24 hour 7 day emergency service. Call us at 1-847-288-1788 for service or free in home estimate, or for information, call one of our local numbers: Barrington (847) 843-7300, Belwood (708) 344-2225, Chicago (773) 685-5252, Downers Grove (630) 769-1939, Forest Park (708) 771-1894, Franklin Park (847) 451-6100, Glen Ellyn (630) 790-4565, Norridge (708) 453-5323, River Grove (708) 456-1860, Schiller Park (847) 678-5228, Stone Park (708) 338-5000.

"Josh was very professional throughout the installation process and ensured my tenant on-site understood the basics. In addition, Josh sent Miguel the same day to ensure the humidifier was working properly."

Meladee H on September 2025

Freedom Heating & Cooling has a tradition of meeting customer needs. From the most complex installation to routine service and maintenance, Freedom Heating & Cooling has the tools, the people, and the products to provide a system that fits your lifestyle and budget. Ask us for references from your neighborhood, and let us show you how we can exceed your expectations in service and performance. Family/locally owned & operated, you’ll be able count on us now and for many years to come. Residential & commercial. Same day service. Certified technicians. Service all makes & models. Competitive pricing. Financing available. 24 hour 7 day emergency service. Call us at 1-847-288-1788 for service or free in home estimate, or for information, call one of our local numbers: Barrington (847) 843-7300, Belwood (708) 344-2225, Chicago (773) 685-5252, Downers Grove (630) 769-1939, Forest Park (708) 771-1894, Franklin Park (847) 451-6100, Glen Ellyn (630) 790-4565, Norridge (708) 453-5323, River Grove (708) 456-1860, Schiller Park (847) 678-5228, Stone Park (708) 338-5000.

"Josh was very professional throughout the installation process and ensured my tenant on-site understood the basics. In addition, Josh sent Miguel the same day to ensure the humidifier was working properly."

Meladee H on September 2025


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Porterhouse Heating & Cooling

4.86(
198
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Porterhouse Heating & Cooling

4.86(
198
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Nosotros no hablamos español. Porterhouse Heating and Cooling is locally owned and operated in Frankfort, IL. We service in the Chicagoland area, South side and Northwest, IN. This is your one stop shop for all of your Heating, A/C and Hot Water Heater repairs and installs. Also now offering air duct cleaning for entire house - call for pricing & details! We also repair and install thermostats (programmable and non programable). We service both Residential and Commercial properties. Prompt, professional service is the only way we do business. We are committed to serving our community and making sure your systems are operating efficiently and effectively. We are a step above the competition. We pride ourselves keeping our customers a No. 1 Priority. We are licensed, bonded and accredited with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Financing is available.

"They were prompt. They came and made the repair, and within 5 hours they were done!"

Alain Z on December 2025

Nosotros no hablamos español. Porterhouse Heating and Cooling is locally owned and operated in Frankfort, IL. We service in the Chicagoland area, South side and Northwest, IN. This is your one stop shop for all of your Heating, A/C and Hot Water Heater repairs and installs. Also now offering air duct cleaning for entire house - call for pricing & details! We also repair and install thermostats (programmable and non programable). We service both Residential and Commercial properties. Prompt, professional service is the only way we do business. We are committed to serving our community and making sure your systems are operating efficiently and effectively. We are a step above the competition. We pride ourselves keeping our customers a No. 1 Priority. We are licensed, bonded and accredited with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Financing is available.

"They were prompt. They came and made the repair, and within 5 hours they were done!"

Alain Z on December 2025


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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago

4.84(
143
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago

4.84(
143
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
104 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

"Customer service and Techician Efrain was great. Diagnosed and fixed the problem fast, explained to me what’s going on to my furnace. Respectful!"

Perla A on January 2026

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

"Customer service and Techician Efrain was great. Diagnosed and fixed the problem fast, explained to me what’s going on to my furnace. Respectful!"

Perla A on January 2026


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Ivan Handyman

4.85(
54
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Ivan Handyman

4.85(
54
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With 15 years experience, IJ Roofing Solutions is dedicated to offering quality services, resulting in happy customers. I offer emergency services and can schedule appointments anytime for your convenience. Call today to schedule your free estimate!

"Good. I would hire again 💯"

Matthew S on February 2025

With 15 years experience, IJ Roofing Solutions is dedicated to offering quality services, resulting in happy customers. I offer emergency services and can schedule appointments anytime for your convenience. Call today to schedule your free estimate!

"Good. I would hire again 💯"

Matthew S on February 2025


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VENT HEATING & COOLING INC.

4.97(
40
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VENT HEATING & COOLING INC.

4.97(
40
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 years of experience

Vent Heating & Cooling service is a family owned and operated company that has been servicing the La Grange Park, Illinois area for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive heating and cooling services to residential areas and are experts in our field. We have always been the preferred choice over our competitors. We can keep your family home at consistent comfortable temperatures at affordable prices. For quickest response please give us a call.

"This is our second year in our home and we realized last winter that our backroom addition had little-to-no heat flow and was frigid cold. Our goal was to make that room usable year-round. We bid with two other HVAC contractors and we pulled the trigger with Jim and his team. What put them apart was that they took their time assessing our home and situation, walked through all possible options, and clearly communicated those options. They evaluated and wanted to find the most feasible option for us, with efficiency and cost in mind. The other contractors came through and kind of already had their minds set on what heating system to use. Jim is also very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Jim and Carlton's proposal was the most cost effective overall - the unit/system itself and our personal ROI. It was gas as opposed to electric, the job was the least complex in terms of labor and construction, and it's functionality was worth the price."

Seth M on November 2023

Vent Heating & Cooling service is a family owned and operated company that has been servicing the La Grange Park, Illinois area for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive heating and cooling services to residential areas and are experts in our field. We have always been the preferred choice over our competitors. We can keep your family home at consistent comfortable temperatures at affordable prices. For quickest response please give us a call.

"This is our second year in our home and we realized last winter that our backroom addition had little-to-no heat flow and was frigid cold. Our goal was to make that room usable year-round. We bid with two other HVAC contractors and we pulled the trigger with Jim and his team. What put them apart was that they took their time assessing our home and situation, walked through all possible options, and clearly communicated those options. They evaluated and wanted to find the most feasible option for us, with efficiency and cost in mind. The other contractors came through and kind of already had their minds set on what heating system to use. Jim is also very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Jim and Carlton's proposal was the most cost effective overall - the unit/system itself and our personal ROI. It was gas as opposed to electric, the job was the least complex in terms of labor and construction, and it's functionality was worth the price."

Seth M on November 2023


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Proactive Prevention

5.00(
19
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Proactive Prevention

5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Now the purpose of our business is to help you feel relieved that you are working with a professional friend in the handyman maintenance business that you can trust to help you find efficient proactive solutions for your home or business. And by giving you an excellent experience this causes you to want to introduce us to the people you care about most.

"It went very well. Ken was punctual and went to work straight away. He explained what he was doing with my vintage light fixture. He was so professional. I appreciate ProActiv handyman services. I've recommended them to several neighbors."

Rosalind S on September 2025

Now the purpose of our business is to help you feel relieved that you are working with a professional friend in the handyman maintenance business that you can trust to help you find efficient proactive solutions for your home or business. And by giving you an excellent experience this causes you to want to introduce us to the people you care about most.

"It went very well. Ken was punctual and went to work straight away. He explained what he was doing with my vintage light fixture. He was so professional. I appreciate ProActiv handyman services. I've recommended them to several neighbors."

Rosalind S on September 2025


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Lightway Electric, Inc.

4.74(
141
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Lightway Electric, Inc.

4.74(
141
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Lightway Electric is a very professional & reliable electrical company to work with as we have more than 13 years experience. Our experience varies from different types of electrical installations & service calls. Our professionalism & integrity is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is to provide 100% dependable, high-quality service to our customers. We service both Cook County & DuPage County here in the Land of Lincoln State. From new electric installations to upgrades & service calls you can rely on Lightway Electric for all of your electrical needs. We don't have a lot of overhead like fleets of trucks so we don't have over inflated pricing. You will be extremely pleased with our work & reliability. I look forward in working with you.

"Robert Rutkowski of Lighyway purchased and installed two bathroom fans with light and heater! Fans are vibrating and extremely loud as to be unusable!, He did NOT enter attic but used a saw that more than likely broke off existing bracing! He the said we should have purchased better fans! We were not even given a choice!"

Bonnie S on August 2018

Lightway Electric is a very professional & reliable electrical company to work with as we have more than 13 years experience. Our experience varies from different types of electrical installations & service calls. Our professionalism & integrity is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is to provide 100% dependable, high-quality service to our customers. We service both Cook County & DuPage County here in the Land of Lincoln State. From new electric installations to upgrades & service calls you can rely on Lightway Electric for all of your electrical needs. We don't have a lot of overhead like fleets of trucks so we don't have over inflated pricing. You will be extremely pleased with our work & reliability. I look forward in working with you.

"Robert Rutkowski of Lighyway purchased and installed two bathroom fans with light and heater! Fans are vibrating and extremely loud as to be unusable!, He did NOT enter attic but used a saw that more than likely broke off existing bracing! He the said we should have purchased better fans! We were not even given a choice!"

Bonnie S on August 2018


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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,828
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,828
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
55 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Contacted Four Seasons to rod my sewer drain. They came out and stated that they would need to come back the next day with the rod and camera water jet to see what is clogging the line. In order to lock in the amount of almost $1500 and the time of 8am-1pm, I will need to make a down payment of half. I did half. The next day a guy from the company came with only the rod.and when I questioned him about the camera, he ignored me and continued his conversations via phone with others. Later he tells me after I asked again about the camera that I owed the other half $750. I did not pay and informed him that I didn?t get the services that I had made a deposit for in the beginning. He then started that the guys are busy and will be out on Monday 1/12/2026. He stated he went 55ft with rodding. No one came on 1/12/2026. On 1/12/2026 and 1/13/2026 I spoke to 3 managers and a supervisor?Brian, Jenny, and another person who didn?t know Jenny or Bryan and I was told that the rodding was $740 and"

Bonnie J on January 2026

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Contacted Four Seasons to rod my sewer drain. They came out and stated that they would need to come back the next day with the rod and camera water jet to see what is clogging the line. In order to lock in the amount of almost $1500 and the time of 8am-1pm, I will need to make a down payment of half. I did half. The next day a guy from the company came with only the rod.and when I questioned him about the camera, he ignored me and continued his conversations via phone with others. Later he tells me after I asked again about the camera that I owed the other half $750. I did not pay and informed him that I didn?t get the services that I had made a deposit for in the beginning. He then started that the guys are busy and will be out on Monday 1/12/2026. He stated he went 55ft with rodding. No one came on 1/12/2026. On 1/12/2026 and 1/13/2026 I spoke to 3 managers and a supervisor?Brian, Jenny, and another person who didn?t know Jenny or Bryan and I was told that the rodding was $740 and"

Bonnie J on January 2026


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United Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.51(
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United Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.51(
198
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Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Emergency services offered

With over 9 Years experience in the HVAC industry, United Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Pricing is good, works was done quickly, very happy with the company "

Brendan B on December 2025

With over 9 Years experience in the HVAC industry, United Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Pricing is good, works was done quickly, very happy with the company "

Brendan B on December 2025

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

If your AC unit isn’t cooling and you haven’t figured out why, there are a few good reasons to turn it off ASAP. The source of the issue, whether that be leaking refrigerant or a broken compressor, will worsen and cause more damage to the overall unit the longer the machine is allowed to run. When in doubt, shut it down until you or an AC pro can ensure everything is working properly.

Evaporator coils last between 10 and 15 years before they need to be replaced—as long as you stay up-to-date with routine maintenance. This is roughly the same life span as most AC units. So, if you have an older air conditioner and the evaporator coil goes out, it might be more cost-effective to replace the whole unit rather than just the coil.

Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are actually quite similar, though they perform different jobs. Dehumidifiers reduce moisture in the air, while air conditioners work to cool the home. A good central AC unit will naturally perform a certain level of dehumidification due to its design, but it will not be able to handle excessive levels of moisture.

An air conditioner’s watt usage depends on multiple factors, including the type of AC unit, its size, and how often you use it. With that said, most central air conditioners consume between 3,000 and 3,500 watts. Meanwhile, window AC units use 900 to 1,400 watts, and portable air conditioners consume 2,900 to 4,100 watts.

A damper motor can last up to 15 years, but it can wear out more quickly than that if you run your HVAC unit a lot. So you might expect a longer life in a colder climate than if you live in a warmer climate.

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