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J&R Herra, Inc.

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

Our family owned and operated business has been serving Kane County and the Chicagoland suburbs for nearly forty years. Our practiced and experienced technicians work tirelessly to keep your home comfortable, healthy, and safe. J&R Herra will be there when you need us, charge a fair and honest flat rate price, and stand behind our work. Have an emergency? We have technicians on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Additional address- PO Box 8032, Elburn, IL 60119 Additional contact - Brian Herra (bherra@jrherra.com)

Business highlights

51 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

J&R Herra, Inc. works on residential and commerical properties alike. Our company has a wealth of experience on new construction, remodels, and all service repair work. Our specific services include the following; geothermal heating & cooling, radiant heat, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electric, water heaters, water softeners, hepa filters & ultraviolet lights.

Services we don't offer

J&R Herra, Inc. does not repair major household appliances. We also, no longer provide well-pump services. Please call our office if you need a referral for either of these needs.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.538 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
8%
3
3%
2
8%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Gary H.
12/2022
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My furnace went out on Saturday night. I decided to wait until Monday to call instead of paying overtime costs. I can't imagine how much that would cost. The technician found a bad ignitor, which I know costs $30-70. Average price for this service is about $250. He was at my house for less than 40 minutes.............over $400 !!!!!
Description of Work: Furnace was not working.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Michael M.
05/2022
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did come out very promptly and they were able to fix it. They did a good job. I would recommend them. They were very helpful. They knew what they are doing they were courteous to come out in the middle of the night. I think that they do have a competent price for an emergency call and job.
Description of Work: Repair furnace
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet V.
06/2020
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The service person from J&R Herra was professional and courteous. He diagnosed the issues with our air-conditioning unit and fixed it right away. He was also masked and gloved during our interaction due to the COVID situation and the payment transaction was touch-less. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Diagnose problems with air-conditioning and replace parts.

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
$364

Michael L.
02/2020
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician claimed boiler was unrepairable and even if it was, fixing the heat exchange would cost as much as a new boiler. Quoted a price of $10,000.00 Called another company and after checking for any leaks, proceeded to clean the unit for $599.00. They call what was done to me by Gerea, as the complete failure scam.
Description of Work: No heat. Boiler shut down.

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

$89

Philip N.
01/2018
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Work went very well. Reviewed options with me based on my requirements. Water heater has been performing as expected since installation a few months ago.
Description of Work: Installed a new water heater

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

Shaun E.
07/2017
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Paid for them to come out and inspect my heating/air system. Technician arrived on time and was fairly helpful describing the work that needed to be done. Asked them to send me a detailed quote of the work to be done. Never received the quote. Called and spoke to someone in the office that said they would get a hold of the tech and get me a quote. Still didn't receive a quote. Called and asked to speak with the tech that did the inspection. After giving the person my information, I was put on hold. Agent came back and said Brian (the owner) was handling it and would get back to me. Months later never received anything. No idea what the issue was, but I don't think I should have to beg to get a quote, especially after I paid for an inspection.
Description of Work: inspect and repair heating/air water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Doreen S.
06/2017
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
My water heater was leaking and they came and did the temporary by-pass on my water heater.
Description of Work: They fixed my water heater.

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
$500

Stephen E.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I am on a service contract. I pay about $400.00 a year.
Description of Work: They came out for the spring check up on my 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
$400

Al M.
02/2015
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
** $409.00 to replace a tub handle -- REDICOULOUS & SHAMEFULL ** Contacted the company agreed to an $89.00 "after hours" fee for a tub handle that would not turn the water off completely. The repairman identified the handle as the problem. He did not have the part on his truck so he went to Lowes, 1/2 , mile from the location, and replaced the part. Then came the bill $409.00!!!!!!! DO NOT USE HIS COMPANY!!! WARNING
Description of Work: Replaced tub shower knob

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

$409

Response from J&R Herra, Inc.
Mr. [member name removed], First, thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with our company. We read and reflect upon each review with serious consideration and scrutiny, as they are our measure for improvement and growth. We work tirelessly to bring comfort and care to all of our customers. Please know that your happiness is our first priority. That being said, I am so very sorry for your unpleasant service experience with J & R Herra. Please feel free calling our shop office and speaking with Brian directly or with our plumbing manager to bring some rectification to your billing issue. I sincerely apology for any stress or heartache this situation has caused you and your household. We would greatly appreciate any opportunity to make it up to you. Again, thank you for reaching out and sharing your words. We value them more than you know.

Blair P.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, wells
  + 1 more
They were very prompt and did excellent work. They were able to consult with us on our options for the sump pump and then provided the one that matched our needs.
Description of Work: We needed to have a backup sump pump replaced after some flooding

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from J&R Herra, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We always try to offer and explain various solutions to our customers' problems as everyone's circumstances are unique. Our primary goal is to restore safety and comfort to your household environment. We appreciate your business and are eternally grateful to you for taking the time to comment on our company.

DIANE S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
lThe installation went very well. They did an excellent job with the venting to the outside. It looks very neat both inside & out. We're very pleased with the installation.
Description of Work: Installation of a direct vent gas water heater (LP gas) along with the venting to the outside.

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
$3,900

Response from J&R Herra, Inc.
(member name removed), We hope your water heater is performing as it should, and we are pleased to hear you are satisfied with the installation. Thank you for taking a moment to comment on our company. We truly value every little bit of feedback, as it helps us perform and grow as a small business. We are so grateful for your business and look forward to helping you in any way in the future. Take care.

Trina F.
10/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician did not show up for the appointment nor did they call to cancel and reschedule. When we called, they rescheduled and then arrived on time and completed the work quickly. We have used JR Herra many times and have never had this problem in the past. They are usually very punctual and we have always been pleased with their work and cost.
Description of Work: Replaced a part in the furnace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$259

Response from J&R Herra, Inc.
Thank you for your recent Angie's List review describing our services and the problem you experienced with our scheduling and punctuality. I appreciate your candor and must agree that we were not utilizing very effective communication skills. Please accept my sincere apologies. We are not taking your dissatisfaction in this area lightly. In fact, your comments have been forwarded to several key people in our organization, including our president. We used your experience to improve our internal service-communication process. We take our customer's feedback and use it to guide us professionally to be the best and the brightest in the industry. Again, thank you for your loyal patronage. We greatly appreciate the time you took to help make us a better business.

Jelena F.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Always professional, prompt, and pleasant.
Description of Work: Installed geothermal, spray foam insulation, install dehumidifier.

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
$55,000

Manny R.
09/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had J&R Herra come in to do a yearly service/check up on HVAC/Air Exchange system that came with the home I had recently purchased. I was told to call them since they were the ones that installed the system, so I did. The gentleman that came in was punctual and went right to work, however his communication skills were horrible. He never really made us feel comfortable and was more concerned with finishing and leaving. When I made the appointment I told them that I was interested in learning how the system worked since I had never owned a geothermal unit before. They said sure but that never happened. A detailed invoice was left stating that I needed to replace a part. I assumed I would receive a phone call to schedule this service but I never did. I called back two weeks later to ask for the service be done. They said they would order the part and call me back. That was about 3 weeks ago and still waiting for that call. I prefer companies that keep their customers up to date and informed. The overall customer service has been the disappointing part for me. I will try some other company moving forward.
Description of Work: Performed a check up on my existing HVAC system.

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

$250

David M.
03/2014
4.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
Came on time, was not the original person who quoted job, and was able to size up the job and get it done with.
Description of Work: Installed water softener and whole house water filter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Joshua C.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
The work was good and the guy did a great job. I thought that the service was a bit pricey. I would use them again.
Description of Work: J&R Herra, Incorporated installed a water softener for me.

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

jeff B.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had obtained a few estimates and J&R Herra Inc. was very competitive. We went with them because of their reputation, their prices and because of the good communication they had with us. They are very accommodating to our schedule and will come out in a very timely fashion. We got an upgraded unit for a competitive price. I would recommend their service to others.
Description of Work: They installed a new Heil Furnace and AC unit. They are my normal heating and air conditioning company.

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
$5,500

Response from J&R Herra, Inc.
(Member name removed), Thank you for taking the time to review J&R Herra. As always your business is greatly appreciated. Don't hesitate calling if you have any questions or problems with your new unit. Stay warm this fall/winter!!!

ALANNA M.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I've known them forever. They were great. They kind of go above and beyond. When I use to live in Alburn in the past I had a little house I could just leave the house open for them while I was at work to do their work and they would lockup afterwards. They've responded to my questions and concerns very well.
Description of Work: I used J&R Herra, Inc. for installing a new water heater and they did some additional work.

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
$800

MARIA R.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The air went out at my parents home on a hot, holiday weekend. JR Herra was kind enough to come out that very evening to have a look at the system. He diagnosed the problem, got the a/c running, and came back later that week to replace the part that was the issue. Given how worried I was that my parents would have no air on a hot day, I was immensely relieved and grateful to JR Herra for taking time out of a holiday weekend to help. There was a $150 fee to come out for the inspection, and that figure was applied to the total cost of the repair. My father said the cost was very reasonable, and that he trusted JR Herra.
Description of Work: Air conditioner repair

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

ALANNA M.
02/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 2 more
I trust the Herras completely. Years ago, I would schedule them, leave the door unlocked and trust them to be in my house without me, not let the cat out, and lock up when they were done. I wouldn't hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: My parents and I have used the Herras for over 30 years and have never had a bad experience. They've installed/repaired sump pumps, water heaters, and boilersfor us. Haven't had a need for them in the past few years, but they are the first ones I would call. We've used them at the current address, at my old house, and at my folks' previous house.

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

MIKE F.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
What stands out about them is their honesty and reliability. They do watch the clock but they don't cut corners.
Description of Work: J & R Herra Plumbing & Heating did preventative maintenance on all of our heating and air conditioning equipment. They also installed a replacement 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
$6,000

MIKE F.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are family owned. They are brothers and all the people working for them are highly skilled and have been working for them for many years. They do what they say and say what they do. They try to do things that if they ever have to come in and repair or replace it they have made all sorts of efforts to do the job so it is really perfect. They don't skimp on materials and they make all the connections so somebody else can easily repair anything they have done. They don't squish stuff in and they really try to do it right. They are very professional. I would use them again without a doubt.
Description of Work: I used J & R Herra Plumbing & Heating.

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
$2,500

Thomas D.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have used Herra many times and have always received professional quality service at a reasonable price. They always spend the time to thoroughly analyze the situation, find the cause of the problem, and only fix what needs fixing without adding extras that would increase the cost.
Description of Work: Malfunctioning furnace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Rita G.
07/2010
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
1)Improper installation of air intake and exhaust, not up to manufacturers recommendation.2) 2-stage motor wired incorrectly. 3) Could not program humidifier.4) Un-installed Copper line for air conditioner was left outside in the weather with only duct tape covering the end.5) Had to hire a second party to diagnose and solve all problems for a little over $1000.00
Description of Work: Install new furnace and air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$6,000

Meadow S.
09/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything was perfect. They were very knowledgable, and we were quite happy with them.
Description of Work: They came and looked at our furnace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
    • 1(current)
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Contact information

210 E North St, ELBURN, IL 60119

www.jrherra.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Cleaning,
Electrical,
Natural Gas Lines,
Excavating

FAQ

J&R Herra, Inc. is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

J&R Herra, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, J&R Herra, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, J&R Herra, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, J&R Herra, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, J&R Herra, Inc. offers emergency services.
No, J&R Herra, Inc. does not offer warranties.
J&R Herra, Inc. offers the following services: J&R Herra, Inc. works on residential and commerical properties alike. Our company has a wealth of experience on new construction, remodels, and all service repair work. Our specific services include the following; geothermal heating & cooling, radiant heat, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electric, water heaters, water softeners, hepa filters & ultraviolet lights.
J&R Herra, Inc. does not repair major household appliances. We also, no longer provide well-pump services. Please call our office if you need a referral for either of these needs.

Contact information

210 E North St, ELBURN, IL 60119

www.jrherra.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM