Besco Air Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning

About us

For over 30 years we have been committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction, and that commitment has been the foundation of our success. We source nothing but the finest in state-of-the-art heating, cooling, and air purification products, and our licensed technicians provide impeccable workmanship in the field.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

HVAC Installation, Maintaining Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Boilers, & Hot Water Heaters.

Services we don't offer

Goe-Thermal Equipment, Duct Cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8808 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 808 reviews

Bradley C.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well, did what was listed and necessary for the safety of our household.
Description of Work: Inspected the 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
$50

Ryan B.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was on time and friendly. Quickly diagnosed the problem and replaced the faulty part with a replacement that he had on hand. Everything went smoothly and our a/c unit is working great now.
Description of Work: Air conditioner would not kick on. Besco examined, replaced one part, and resolved the problem.

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
$140

James M.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. The tech, Peter, was very polite and professional. he was able to find my problem and correctly diagnose it very quickly. The sales man, Joe Pedota, I talked to as a result was professional, courteous and punctual. The repair was going to be much more costly than I expected. I decided not to have the work done at that time.
Description of Work: Came out to trouble shoot my furnace. Correctly deduced that the air blower was shot. My furnace was 33 years old. They said they could replace the air blower, but that would be expensive and suggested I talk to a salesman to get quotes on a new one. I agreed. The sales man came out the next day and was able suggest a couple of options.

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

Brian M.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Besco Air came out within a couple hours of my call to them. Glenn, from Besco, diagnosed and unclogged a pipe that was leaking water onto my floor. His quick diagnosis and professionalism was much appreciated. I have used Besco Air in the past when my condenser malfunctioned. Their team is always courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. I will continue to use them for all of my HVAC needs. Thanks
Description of Work: Besco Air diagnosed and unclogged a pipe in the air handler that was leaking water condensation onto the floor.

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 W.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Was quoted a $6500 replacement by another vendor because unit wasn't starting properly. Based on this, I was eager to get a second opinion and I'm glad I did. They came out, looked at the unit and did a thorough diagnosis and walked me through what they thought the problem was. After replacing a part, the issue was resolved. I still may have to have my unit replaced, but not at least this season. And, when I look to have it done, I'll call Besco for an opinion as I know they will walk me through the issues.
Description of Work: Replaced a part in the air conditioner

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

AMY S.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service was great. They got our system repaired the same day we called (thank goodness, since it was 90 degrees outside and 85 inside). The service man called when he was about 20 minutes out, and was right on time. He found the problem pretty quickly and explained it to me and showed me before he did the repair. The system is up and running now.
Description of Work: Replaced the contactor on the central air 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
$168

MAELLEN P.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fine. No surprises.
Description of Work: Changed part, fixed air central air conditioning.

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
$120

CARLOS C.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I contacted Ed , who came right away and gave me estimate, also approximate time of installation. As soon as we were ready, he sent technician, who did a great job on installation of both furnace and air conditioner. Thank you.
Description of Work: REPLACED FURNICE AND AIR CONDITIONING 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
$6,588

katherine I.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They fixed the air conditioner.The price was reasonable also.
Description of Work: They came out and fixed air conditioner

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
$40

Judith E.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Pete the service man made room for me late on a very hot Friday. He was on time, courteous, and knowledgeable - the complete professional. My unit was running again before the heat inside became unbearable. I would highly recommend BESCO Air to the neighborhood.
Description of Work: Quickly and correctly diagnosed a/c problem. Replaced wiring on roof unit and blown fuses in the house equipment.

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
$270

Daniel & Susan S.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I have never had a better experience with any contractor period. I called Besco and said I'd just like to get an idea of what our 35 year old system would cost to replace. I spoke with Joe. I told him that I didn't want to waste his time by him coming out to the house, but he said that he often comes out to give people an idea of what it will cost, so when they are ready in a year or two they know what to expect. Joe was excellent. He's friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and took his time to explain what units he thought would be good for our house and then gave me all the pros can cons. It just so happened that Trane was offering a 0% interest deal until 2020. That was too much to pass up. I didn't want to call Besco in Janurary when the furnace finally died, so my wife and I decided to go ahead and replace everything. Plus we got $500 total in rebates from our utilities for installing high efficiency equipment. (Joe filled out all the forms - all we had to do was deposit the checks when they arrived.) The installation was flawless. It was done in one day by two technicians, John (Murphy) and Cesar. Although I'm not a HVAC guy, I'm an engineer and know good work when I see it. Both of the guys were extremely professional and explained things as they went along. Any questions I had were answered. Also, Joe stopped by to make sure things were going well. I was extremely impressed. Also, Joe called a week or two later just so he could stop by and make sure everything was working correctly. O.K. There was a little problem. The thermostat consistently showed the inside temperature to be a about 4 degrees higher than it was. It didn't really bother me that much, but on a Saturday morning I decided to put in a call to Besco. The person I spoke to may have been the owner. I explained to him the problem, and he said not to worry. He told me that "You paid good money and we'll take care of it" - or something like that. He said that if the thermostat was defective, they would replace it - they had them in stock. He said he would let Joe know about the problem. About 15 minutes later I get a call from Joe. He said he'd be happy to come out and that it may just be a calibration problem. I found the calibration setting. Followed his advice and now the thing is perfectly accurate. I emailed him and let him know that all was well. Talk about customer service. These people really care about their customers. A call on a Saturday morning and everything is resolved is less than an hour? That amazed me. I cannot say enough good things about this company. 8-30-20-15 Our electric (in kWh used) dropped 47% from the first month the new AC was installed compared to the previous year. Pretty cool. I'm glad I spent the money on the super high efficiency stuff. Utility prices our just going to keep going up over the long haul....
Description of Work: Completely replaced our heating and air conditioning system. We had all super high efficiency Trane equipment installed, plus a whole house humidifier, the Trane Clean air (HEPA) whole house air cleaner, a really neat thermostat, and a pump to move the condensation into a drain rather the hole in the floor that the previous setup used.

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
$10,000

Michael C.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
We are extremely happy with the work and the professionalism with which they conducted themselves. We'll definitely be using them when we decide to install central air in the house and of course for the servicing of the new boiler!
Description of Work: We had been holding off replacing the boiler in our house. When Besco would come out each Fall to service it they said it was in good running order just old (probably installed in about 1958) and not energy efficient. The past 2 winters we have had higher gas bills but this past February was especially high (over $600) so we called them and said we need to bite the bullet. Joe came out and looked at the system and talked me through the whole thing. Because they had always serviced our boiler even in our previous house we trusted them and went with the quote. Joe also offered to put valves on a radiator we were considering removing for some home renovations and rolled it into the cost of the boiler work. His team showed up on time this morning and were very polite and efficient with the work. They even replaced wiring that we discovered was old and needed updating and talked me through all of the features with the new boiler. They took the old boiler away and cleaned up as if no one was ever there.

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
$5,500

Karim N.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
It went very well. Diagnosed the problem quickly, scheduled to fix a couple days later and came back when they said they would to fix it. I had an issue about a week later with it not working, but that was because a breaker got tripped and i didnt realize, but they came out that day to check on it and let me know that. This company has excellent service from the front office to the technician and highly recommend them to anyone with HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Inspected a new installation from previous contractor and determined there was a coolant leak coming from a joined seam going into my attic.

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
$600

Geoffrey K.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ed from of Besco air was great. They added AC to the upstairs of my 90+ year old home, which was previously cooled by window units, and expanded my existing downstairs AC system. They added a Unico AC system in the attic, vented directly into each upstairs room, and installed two new condenser units, and it all works great. Their bid was competitive, and most importantly, Ed was very detailed on his prep and design, and gave me the most confidence by far - and they delivered on time and on budget. Given the age of my house, it was not a simple job, but they made it look easy. The work was quality, and it all turned out better than I expected. I strongly recommend these guys - honest and thorough. The on-site installers, led by Wes, were courteous and careful with their work.
Description of Work: Added a Unico air conditioning system in my attic to provide central air to the upstairs of my home. Expanded the reach of the downstairs AC system to add two previously excluded rooms. Installed two new condenser units.

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
$15,000

sun P.
07/2015
4.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
the technician showed up as scheduled yo service the air conditioning system. Checked some electrical connections and used our garden hose to clean out the unit. Only odd thing was that he didn't check the refrigerant level. He explained that it would not be good to keep checking the gas level. Speaking to other people at work, they had similar experiences. I guess that is the norm, but not sure though. Technician also inspected the furnace and said that our heat exchanger was cracked and needs to be replaced. So I will be getting an estimate to replace the furnace. Overall seems to be competent and would use them again.
Description of Work: serviced air conditioning unit

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

JOEL G.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came out promptly to give us a quote. They were able to schedule the repair in a very timely manner and showed up as promised. The pricing was fair and we were satisfied with the workmanship.
Description of Work: We had a leak in a pipe leaving from the furnace to the chimney. They repaired the leak for us.

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
$275

Fred B.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went well did not try to sell unneeded extra service. Adviced I need a furnace cleaning.
Description of Work: Analyzed heating and a/c performance checked violent level

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
$190

MARGARET W.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Besco totally rescued us - their service was professional, honest, prompt and successful. We are very grateful.
Description of Work: Besco repaired an improper install of 3 high end AC/heat pump Trane split systems.

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
$11,000

Michelle M.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He could not have been nicer or more professional. He gave us tips on how to keep the furnace running most efficiently and said we wouldn't need a cleaning for another couple of years. I was really happy he didn't try to sell us on anything. It was a great experience and he didn't even mind that my super nosey dogs were in his face the entire time. :)
Description of Work: The gentleman came in and cleaned our furnace. Gave it a tune-up I guess.

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

Abby B.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We were very happy with the service
Description of Work: Fixed air conditioner condensate issue

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

Jason M.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Service provider was prompt, called ahead of time, and diagnosed the problem quickly and told me what the cost would be to fix it before proceeding. The service visit covered only the first 15 minutes, which I thought was expensive, however, he did not charge me for the additional 30 minutes he was there, the only charge was for the parts. I even got some tips on preventative maintenance, both what I could do myself, and what required a professional. Very pleased with the service and will use again.
Description of Work: Service the HVAC unit - inside unit was freezing up and then thawing, causing dripping.

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

Darla J.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They were professional and easy to contact. Services were performed as expected. I would use them again.
Description of Work: repaired an issue with our hot 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
$200

Dennis M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
My A?C was not working properly so I called my regular HVAC people to fix it. This was on Friday 5/29. The earliest they could come out was the following Friday. Not good. I saw Angie's was offering a 50% off deal with Besco. I called and they said they could come out on Tuesday 6/2. The repairman actually showed up about a 1/2 hour early on a two hour window. (My company gives a morning or afternoon window). The Besco guy pinpointed the problem immediately, fixed it quickly, and was on his way. He didn't try to sell me a service contract, or any extras. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced capacitor in my 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
$146

BARBARA A.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service person was on time and professional. We would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired AC.

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
$250

Amy B.
06/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Recommended replacing the whole thing, which I don't think is necessary. Felt I was just being upsold.
Description of Work: Routine check of furnace.

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

$80

Contact information

5850 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

http://www.bescoair.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2835938

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Besco Air Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Besco Air Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Besco Air Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Besco Air Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Besco Air Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Besco Air Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Besco Air Inc offers warranties.
Besco Air Inc offers the following services: HVAC Installation, Maintaining Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Boilers, & Hot Water Heaters.
Goe-Thermal Equipment, Duct Cleaning

Contact information

5850 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

http://www.bescoair.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM