Find trusted air conditioning & heating professionals serving Chicago. All contractors are independently researched and certified.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
"We're a family-operated business that strives to provide a helpful, friendly environment for our clients while giving back to the surrounding communities. We are honest, and we stand by the quality of our work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
"Our customers have trusted us since 1928 to repair or replace almost any home system related to plumbing, gas piping, drains, sewers, heating, cooling, electric, or generators. They can call us 24/7/365 and know that a real person will answer the phone and background checked, drug tested technicians will arrive at their door."
"I love helping our customers in any way I can. Whether it's just a small repair or a complete home installation, we're always there for you, 24 hours a day. Our motto is: 'Large enough to serve, small enough to care.'"
"Being a family-owned business that started in plumbing over 75 years ago, ABC is the company thousands of homeowners have counted on to the get job done and done right. If you've got a leaky pipe, a bad water heater, or a kitchen faucet that you need help with, you can make one call to ABC and Consider It Done."
"Since 1904, Shavitz HVAC has operated by the same motto: 'Do right by the customer.' We provide highly trained, uniformed, drug-tested, and background-checked technicians with the latest tools and detailed checklists to ensure quality. Our employees strive to keep your home or business comfortable and save you money."
"At One Hour, our mission states: 'We serve people with the highest degree of honesty and business integrity.' Every day, our company lives up to this challenge. We strive to exceed each customer's needs by providing excellent HVAC service and only hiring the most competent, friendly, and trustworthy technicians in the business."
"Intelligent Service has been providing unparalleled service to homeowners in the Chicago area since 1982. We pride ourselves on employing the best, most highly trained plumbing, heating, and cooling technicians in the country. We believe in serving at the highest level, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you."
"We have been a leader in the area for many years and continue to set the standards in our industry. We've gained a reputation for excellence in our service area and have become a recognized name in Chicago."
"Think Green! Your local HVAC and air duct cleaning company for all your HVAC needs. Providing energy-efficient services to save the environment and lower your energy bills while delivering exceptional service!"
"OneStop Pro was founded in 2007 with a mission to deliver the best service and workmanship in the plumbing, HVAC, and electric fields for homeowners and business owners in DuPage County. To accomplish this, we built OneStop Pro around the needs and desires of our clients and our skilled team members."
"Quality service, fair pricing, industry-leading guarantees, and a commitment to total customer satisfaction are just a few of the many reasons why Four Seasons has become one of Chicagoland's largest and most trusted provider of heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services. 'For all the Right Reasons, Call 866-4-Seasons!'"
"When you need a trusted HVAC contractor, plumber, or electrician in the Chicago suburbs, count on Perfect Home Services. Our licensed technicians offer expert installation, repair, and maintenance for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical needs. The Perfect Team delivers solutions to keep your home running smoothly."
Real homeowners looking for air conditioning & heating in your area
"The furnace has no heat but fan keep running. I will be at home 4pm. Thanks."
"the heating &. air need to be replaced"
"I need my furnace inspected and check for any leaks of gas. I work during 8-6 so email will be the best way to get in co..."
"AC stopped worked."
"Maintenance for 3 residential AC and furnace units"
"One of my units replaced with the suction line to the coil in my attic."
"Hi, we previously received a quote for a standard water heater, but would also like a quote for a tankless water heater..."
"Heat is on at 74 but house feels cold And cool air comes through vents"
"I'd like to get an estimate to replace both my ac & furnace."
"furnace install"
"Very friendly and knowledgeable and respectful service personnel. They did a great job and the prise was reasonable. Will call on them for any othe…"
"High quality work. Thorough. Friendly service men. I think the monthly insurance is too htgh."
"Intelligent Plumbing Services was great and they were quick! Somebody was out within an hour when I called them."
"Whenever I have a problem, Ravinia is the only company I call. I always rave to my friends about their top notch services."
"They were very neat did a nice work I was a sheet metal worker my whole life and I retired, they did an excellent work very clean and neat. The job w…"
"The technician that worked on my A/C did a great job. I had a problem with the coil that was installed by another A/C company. He had to do a lot of …"
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Only air conditioning & heating companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.
Air Conditioning & Heating companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.
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Common questions about Certified Best Pick® air conditioning & heating companies in Chicago, IL
Best Pick Certified Air Conditioning and Heating companies in Chicago, IL have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:
Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.
No. Air Conditioning and Heating companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.
Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.
The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Air Conditioning and Heating company fails to deliver on their commitments.
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This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on our guarantee page.
Chicago homeowners most frequently encounter AC units not cooling properly during summer and furnaces failing to heat during harsh winters, often due to thermostat malfunctions and dirty filters.
Key local factors contributing to HVAC problems:
The city's older housing stock, combined with 121 freeze days annually and significant temperature swings, puts extra demand on HVAC systems that weren't designed for today's efficiency standards.
Chicago's IECC Climate Zone 5 creates unique challenges for HVAC systems, with extreme seasonal temperature variations and harsh weather conditions impacting both equipment performance and installation timing.
Summer impacts: During heat waves above 90°F, AC units work significantly harder and cooling efficiency decreases as outdoor temperatures rise. Outdoor condensers in direct sun can lose 10% efficiency, and call volumes increase 2-3 times normal levels during the first major heat wave.
Winter considerations: With 39 days where temperatures stay below freezing and winter lows averaging 18.8°F, traditional heat pumps struggle and require auxiliary heat. Cold Climate Heat Pumps maintaining capacity down to -15°F are often necessary, and heating system calls triple during cold snaps.
Best timing: Spring and fall offer optimal installation conditions with 10-15% pricing discounts and better contractor availability. Avoid major installations during extreme weather, as outdoor work is limited below 20°F and refrigerant charging requires temperatures above 40°F for accuracy.
HVAC project duration in Chicago varies significantly based on complexity, weather conditions, and the age of existing systems in the city's predominantly older housing stock.
Scheduling varies dramatically by season - emergency repairs are available within 24 hours, routine work takes 3-7 days, but major installations require 1-3 weeks during off-peak seasons, extending to 2-4 weeks during summer and winter peak demand periods.
