Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters

About us

Whether you need to have your air conditioning system completely replaced or you just need some basic heating repairs, call the friendly and professional technicians at Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning. We value our Chicago heating and air conditioning customers and treat them like our family. We want you to be comfortable in your home. That is why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime workmanship warranty. Also, if we cannot install a new AC or heating system for you in a day, our technicians will deliver a portable heater or air conditioning system so that you can stay comfortable in your home. Call our team today to schedule HVAC services in the Chicagoland area.

Business highlights

121 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential, Commercial and Industrial Maintenance, Installations & Repair of Heating and Air Conditioning

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8400 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 126-150 of 400 reviews

Jonathan W.
07/2017
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Great! I called some other companies who could not come out for a few days. Shavitz was able to schedule me for that night. Even though I had to pay extra for a night and weekend rate, the technician found that it was one simple part that needed replacement. So the overall repair was very inexpensive, and they did not take advantage of the situation. They even left me with some ideas about what I could do in the future to extend the life of my unit. Very ethical and competent company. They are now my go-to HVAC company.
Description of Work: A/C went out on a very hot day. Needed service asap.

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
$285

Mary Y.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Professional, friendly, positive attitude -- Shawn Bensinger provided excellent service. Explained everything clearly; worked efficiently. Nice sense of humor, a bonus.
Description of Work: Annual inspection and maintenance of roof top 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

Tina A.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
With every check up of my maintenance plan, I am reminded why I appreciate this local business. One of my systems is relatively old, and I know that it will eventually need replacing. The service technicians are always professional and thorough, and detail all of the issues and how things work. They offer information, and options for handling issues. They are understanding of budgetary constraints and respectful of homeowners' time. This time was no different -- Cornelius was polite and thorough, explaining what was going on with my AC system. He could have sold me a recharge but instead explained how things looked and what I might see down the road. He documented his recommendation to save me the charge for the service call if I need the recharge later in the season. I couldn't be happier with Shavitz's service.
Description of Work: I have an annual maintenance plan and this was the summer systems check.

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

John L.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great work done in a very professional way.
Description of Work: Our AC was leaking in our basement. Manny O. came promptly and was incredibly thorough. He diagnosed the problem and solved it quickly. We have used other HVAC companies and I always felt like I was being upsold to the most expensive option. Apparently, and I did not know this, some repairmen are paid extra for every item they sell. So they are basically on commission. This is not the case with Shavitz and it makes a huge difference. They have always been fair and honest.

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
$200

karin G.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
always satisified with the work and technicians from shavitz. shawn b. has been here before; super friendly and knowledgeable!
Description of Work: routine maintenance

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

Harold M.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent! Shawn was very professional, competent and knowledgeable. In addition, he was very respectful, courteous and friendly. I would strongly recommend and encourage everyone to use Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning Company for all of your heating and air conditioning needs.
Description of Work: Air conditioning maintenance check-up. And installation of hard start.

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
$150

Scott P.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Cornelius was very professional, and completed the repair in a reasonable amount of time. Also, he handled the invoicing and communicated everything regarding the repair very clearly.
Description of Work: Central air conditioner repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda D.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Will and his entire team were beyond incredible and professional to work with. Extremely responsive, trustworthy and got the job done very quickly! I would HIGHLY recommend using them.
Description of Work: New HVAC 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

amy S.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Craig was very nice and explained things to me.
Description of Work: I have a maintenance plan to have my ac/furnace cleaned and serviced twice a year

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

Margie S.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great, very professional and advising me as to what work was being done
Description of Work: A/C check and annual servicing

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

Leonard P.
05/2017
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are a very reputable company, but they are very pricey. I got a new system/furnace and I got several bids. I felt they were trustworthy and customer oriented. I didn’t use them. They exude trustworthiness and they have more reviews than anybody else. I would trust them, but that is not on the basis of me buying the product. I would shop around. Here’s the thing, there is a very expensive thermostat that goes with the system. I think Shavitz 's bid included that expensive thermostat. Another company gave me the option of not having it, because the system would operate with a very basic thermostat also. That might have accounted for the $300 or $400 difference. I resent that Shavitz didn’t give me that option. I appreciate that the other company did.
Description of Work: They gave me a price for a replacement furnace of a particular brand that I have. It’s probably the only one that would fit in there with a cooler, with a humidifier. They gave me a price of $5,800.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$5,800

Mike P.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fine; some minor work was discounted because I had a service contract
Description of Work: Furnace and AC tuneups

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

Mitchell G.
04/2017
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Person showed up on time and was courteous. Original diagnosis mentioned the chipboard needed to be replaced but when I got a second opinion the chipboard replacement price was $400 less. In fact the 2nd opinion diagnosed a fan motor issue and replaced it successfully for a more reasonable price.
Description of Work: Furnace broke down and I needed someone to diagnose and fix.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Raj G.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They did the air conditioner tune up and took care of the furnace. I signed a contract for three years for $1100 and twice a year they will come and check on the air conditioner and furnace. I have gotten quotes from other companies but they are cheaper. The promise whenever I call they will be here. They did come on time and provided the service. The company sends different people. Once I had a guy who tried to sell to many things, but the other guy was fine. They will be coming back in May.
Description of Work: They did air conditioner tune-up.

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
$1,100

Peter Q.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were competent, but overpriced. Very nice, very good people. They did a good job, but it?s all expensive. They have been in the area for a long time. It is a family owned operation, one of the kids came. They are pricey, but everybody?s pricey. I don?t like bringing in some no nothing that I have never hear of for something like that, with no present in the neighborhood. These folks have been around for 100 years. I wish they would get their price down. They are good people. I am probably being unfair. They have been servicing everything for me for a long time. When it came time and everything let go. I would consider using them in the future, but I would look around though.
Description of Work: I had them do a checkup on the furnace. I had them put a furnace in. I did a lot of work over here, it wasn’t just a furnace. It was a big job. I had them do some floor heating.

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

Elizabeth P.
03/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Terrible. They sent a tech who was hired because he was a fiend of the owner' son--this guy told me about his partying and concerts he had been too. He thought he repaired my unit but he didn't. Another guy came who was great and figured out the problem but charged me to pick up a part which was not not a man let away. Regardless--I still have a leak which she can't afford to repair.
Description of Work: Air conditioner maintenance and assessment of problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$800

Response from Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
[Member Name Removed], I sorry you are having problems with your air conditioner. I checked our records and in May of 2013 we did perform a repair of a leaking suction line service valve which was still under American Standard's warranty. I show in our notes that the part was picked up on Friday 5/17 and the work was performed on Monday 5/20 with no charges for parts acquistion. Feel free to call into the office and we can resend you a copy of the invoice if you would like. If that part is leaking again, we will cover it under warranty but I'm guessing the leak is elsewhere. Leaking service valves are most often caused by overheating them during installation (as you know we didn't do the original installation) so the other service valve or shrader cores may be leaking at this point. We'd be happy to perform a leak search to determine the leak location and provide repair options for you. Feel free to call if you have any questions and would like to discuss further. As for the technician, I'm not sure if you referring to. The technician who located and subsequently repaired the leaking service valve was actually hired while I was still at college and has been doing HVAC for over 15 years. I didn't know him then, I do consider him a friend now. I know he likes live music and while I don't consider him a big partier, I do consider him an excellent technician. That being said, I can understand how talking about a party is unprofessional and I apologize if it detracted from your customer experience. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss leak search and repair options. Thank you, Bronson Shavitz

Burton I.
03/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came in a reasonable period of time and their initial emergency charge was around 175.00 which I have no problem. They diagnosed that the hot surface ignitor needed to be replaced. This is one of the most common furnace defects and it is easy to diagnose (as it's quite obvious when it doesn't light). Replacement is simple as it's basically a screw in and plug in part. The tech charged an additional 325.00 to replace the part. There is no reason to charge that much to replace such a simple part other than to take advantage of someone who has their furnace down. I complained to the company and have not received a response other than "we'll look into it". They are officially off my list of recommended HVAC contractors and have been removed from my employers list for referrals. They will come quickly but you will pay dearly.
Description of Work: I needed emergency service for no heat for my tenant. My regular HVAC guy was unavailable and I called them based on a recommendation from my employer (a leading home inspection company in Chicago).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0

$490

Dennis P.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I stayed with the serviceman in the basement as he performed various tests on the boiler. It was apparent from his conduct and our dialogue that he was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. He was peasant, courteous and isolated the problem. He replaced a part and all has been fine sine (today is Jan. 30, 2017). I was very impressed and will continue to use Shavitz in the future.
Description of Work: I called at 8:00 a.m. on 12/10/16 with a concern that the boiler would not ignite to create heat in our 2 apt. building. Was told they had MANY calls (it was a very cold day) and they would get back to me with an ETA. They called to let me know serviceman would be here in the early afternoon. He called before his arrival and was prompt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ERIC AND LAURA P.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have always been pleased with the professionalism and the quality of the work. If there were ever issues that needed attention, they were quick to respond and help find solutions.
Description of Work: Over the years, we have purchased a new furnace and AV from Shavitz, as well as having our annual tune-ups done by them.

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

Andrew C.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We've only used them for the first time this year. I'd give them high ratings. I'd give them A's on everything, but I think they're a little expensive, so maybe it's a B on cost. In general, they're very professional and they're always on time on the date that we schedule. They're excellent when it comes to cleaning up afterwards.
Description of Work: We use Shavitz. They recently replaced two parts that were outdated.

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
$5,000

Mary C.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have an annual maintenance contract, they come twice a month, twice a year. So, they are always here in like May and November. I would give their service an ?A?! I don?t like that now they make you pay for the year up front and if you don?t buy multiple years, they charge a lot more money. I don?t like their new maintenance agreement at all. I think it is ridiculous, to ask for a couple thousand dollars up front, otherwise you pay. It?s not consumer friendly, but their people are excellent! So, I want to be clear, that I love the guys that they send out! I just think that it is a poor business practice. I have 2 heaters, 2 air conditioners & 2 humidifiers. I think I signed up for 2 or 3 years, whatever was required to get the better price. The thing is, if you are a loyal customer and have been with them forever, you should be able to pay bi-annually or annually, shouldn't?t have to pay multiple years! I think that is very anti-consumer position! The ownership is obviously my issue, their people are great! I just really want to make that clear, about how great their employees are! I give them a ?D? for their new contract, I don?t like the way their new pricing structure is! There is not perfect, but they?re good.
Description of Work: They checked my HVAC system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Michelle O.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great. Shavitz was not the least expensive, but they were the most responsive. They answered my questions honestly, checked if they didn't know the answer immediately, & came out a second time when we were choosing a method of installation. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installing new combination heating and air conditioning unit

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

John T.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ryan from Shavitz came and assessed the problem, offering us a menu of options—we could have them seal the ducts for $ and/or we could have them install a ductless heat/AC system for $$$$. I asked Ryan what he would do if it were his home. He said he would go with the $ option, at least to see how much of a difference it made. I was impressed with his honesty, and we did indeed end up just sealing the ducts instead of spending a ton of money on the ductless system. The team was prompt and professional, and while the duct-sealing process did not solve the problem entirely—nor did anyone from Shavitz ever claim that it would—it did, as Ryan had guessed, make enough of a difference to keep the top floor reasonably comfortable. And it will save us a lot of money on our utility bills over time because the overall system is more efficient now, too. Great work all around by Shavitz.
Description of Work: We moved into a new home with central air/heat that was very poor on the top floor of the house. Unfortunately, because we moved in early fall, we weren't aware of the problem until the papers had been signed.

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
$1,500

LORI G.
11/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The price was high. We had trouble getting verification from them after the job was done that the humidifier was hooked up.
Description of Work: I used Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning. The air conditioner stopped working and they fixed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffrey S.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They called to confirm the appointment a couple days in advance, and showed up on time. They explained their findings, and there was no high-pressure sales tactics. The technician was good about not getting anything in the house dirty. We would use them again.
Description of Work: They performed a checkup of our air conditioner and 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

Contact information

8024 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

https://www.shavitz.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1698271

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
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

Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
Yes, Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
No, Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning does not offer warranties.
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning offers the following services: Residential, Commercial and Industrial Maintenance, Installations & Repair of Heating and Air Conditioning
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Contact information

8024 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

https://www.shavitz.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day