Welcome to Home Maintenance Service Heating & A/C
Home Maintenance Service has been providing accurate and dependable service to our customers for more than two decades. We are committed to meeting the highest performance standards in the HVAC industry. There is nothing more important to us than your comfort and satisfaction.
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Business highlights
39 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
Residential and commercial furnaces, water heaters, air conditioning, electronic air cleaners, in floor wet heat, boiler, heat pumps, duct cleaning & gas leak repair.
Salesmen came and discussed process. Never received estimate, called and was told they were waiting on a price for radiator Never heard from them
Description of Work: Radiator replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from HMS Heating & AC Inc
We sent a estimate did not get a response also called and left multiple phone message
Kim S.
03/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I been using them for about 20 years now. They are terrific, knowledgeable and responsive. They come out quickly whenever we needed something done right away.
Description of Work: They did a repair on my heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lee F.
03/2020
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
+ -1 more
they did fine
Description of Work: check the bathroom vent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lee F.
03/2020
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
+ 0 more
Great! Rick, the owner is always very thorough, courteous and conscientious.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amy A.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick gave options and suggestions. He is very professional and his service was prompt. He fully taped the carpeted basement stairs during installation and cleaned up completely. Previous painters had not removed thermostat and new thermostat did not cover old paint. Rick bought a wall plate that matched shape of new thermostat and looks very neat and professional. We are very pleased. His office staff, Cori, helped with the rebate submissions.
Description of Work: I had Rick at HMS install a new gas furnace and A/C unit. He had been servicing the old one and pointed out wear and rust formation. The units are 16 years old so it was time to replace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,600
William B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It has all gone very well. All work has been performed professionally and accurately, in a timely manner. I have no complaints about their work. I feel that I am given good advice about my units, service recommendations are explained in a manner I can understand, and I don't feel pressured into services I may not need. I trust their judgment. I will continue to hire them for heating and air-conditioning work.
Description of Work: HMS Heating and AC has been servicing my two furnaces and air conditioners for more than 16 years. They have replaced one unit, and the second will be replaced fairly soon. They have installed humidifiers, electrostatic air cleaners, and a condensate drain pump. They have also unclogged the condensate drain line on one of the units that feeds into the main house drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amy A.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick is very prompt and professional and is very knowledgeable. He gave me an honest assessment of my system and when I inquired about splitting it into 2 systems he was clear about the costs that would entail. Valerie, in the office, is also very pleasant.
Description of Work: HMS has done both my yearly air conditioner check and cleaning and my furnace check and cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Cass B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Wonderful. They are always very helpful. Rick and Valerie are a pleasure to do work with
Description of Work: Needed a new furnace and A/C .Plus basic care on our units
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bruce B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick Walters has always been professional, responsive, and reasonably priced. He knows what he is doing and I trust his work.
Description of Work: I have used HMS for both problems and routine maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kirk B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Don't think twice this is the company that responds. Thanks
Description of Work: Regular annual checkup. This guy was good I asked about a cleaning and he checked with a very surprising result. He said we looked good.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Michael A.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick has always showed up when he said he would, fixed things right the first time, and clear about costs before they are incurred.
Description of Work: I've used HMS for many years to clean, service and repair my home HVAC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dave M.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick was great! HMS fit me in as quickly as possible and Rick did a thorough assessment and cleaning of the HVAC system. A great Angie's List experience!
Description of Work: Inspected and cleaned HVAC system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Dave M.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick was great! He fit me in as soon as possible and thoroughly checked/serviced the HVAC system. I would definitely use HMS Heating and AC again!
Description of Work: HVAC (both furnace and AC) inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ari K.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rick from HMS was able to come the same day that I called, was quick and professional, solved the problem and did a great job explaining what was wrong. Would definitely consider using again
Description of Work: Central AC repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Paul U.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Normally when contractors see rental unit they jack the cost. Rick was great. Told me I only needed a 1.5 ton unit as its a small apartment and all other quotes were for a 2. And because it's a rental and it was right in the middle of summer it died they moved their schedule around to get the install done very quickly. Would totally use them again as these guys are honest, on time and fairly priced.
Description of Work: Put in a new AC unit in a rental unit of mine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Thelma V.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
MICHAEL S.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Katy P.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are very good and dependable. They come when they say they are going to come and they don’t try to sell you something you don’t need and I trust them. That’s important when it is something complicated that you don’t understand.
Description of Work: The service was wonderful. We have used them for heating and air for about 25 years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joslyn B.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
He is very honest, and he does a great job. He is good about working with what I have and not trying to push something new, which is great for me because I am in a very old house. So if he can figure out a way to make something work, he will. He is very responsive and just a super nice guy. He just added the office in Glenview, which is great because it's closer to my house. I would absolutely continue to use him in the future.
Description of Work: I use HMS Heating & A/C Inc. for heating and air conditioning. Rick Walters is the one who does all the work. The last time I used him, he did repairs on my heating system. I have been using him for probably six years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
RYAN M.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called the office and spoke to Conor who was very helpful. He ordered the part right away for the motor fan and I paid $30 for expediated shipping. The part was covered under our Trane warranty. Conor sent me an email outlining the work and cost associated. I spoke to the owner, Rick, when the part arrived and he came over (even after a being in a minor traffic accident) to install it. Rick was very professinal and knowlegable. The next day another issue ocurred with our A/C unit and I spoke to Conor again. He was polite and said that Rick would come back out in the afternoon. Rick called ahead to let me know when he'd be there and determined there was a leak in a pipe causing the problem. Rick got our A/C unit up and running again and Conor has ordered the part. Thankfully this is all covered under our Trane warranty. I was very pleased with the service I received and would recommend them.
Description of Work: The condenser fan motor in our air conditioner wasn't working and the entire outdoor condensing coil of our air conditioner needed to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
LINO D.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I am very happy with them. I sell real estate and I always recommend Rick and Home Maintenance Service. He is very reliable, responsible and he knew how to maintain a schedule.
Description of Work: I used them for twelve years. I was on a contract. I used them in the spring and the fall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
PATRICIA B.
07/2010
5.0
chimney sweep, chimney repair
+ 0 more
The work turned out fine. They were here a soon as I called. They did the work.
Description of Work: They cleaned out a chimney and replaced the lining.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANN K.
05/2010
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My air conditioner wasn't working and I will be expecting an elder person in my home. I called their office and, the person I spoke said I would need to wait all day. I said I have to go to work and I would need to hear from them by PM. I didn't hear from them. After I got off work I called again, and the answering service said they closed at PM. I wasn't aware of this. The service took my information and I said it was an emergency. He called back and I explained my problem. I let him know I may be using the thermostat incorrectly or something may be wrong with the air conditioner. He comes to my house and looks at the air conditioner, and checks fuse box. He says this is the problem, the fuse box needs to be reset. When he was coming up the steps I asked what it would cost. He said $40 plus the diagnostic of $69. I got very upset. I asked was he was really charging $40 just to flip a switch. I believe this is ridiculous. I asked do you treat all your customers like this. He says no, many customers ask for me. I ask him for the owner and he says he is not the owner, but when he gives me his card, it says he is the owner. He then lets me know he has helped customers over the phone. I asked why didn't he do this with me. I feel like he was taking advantage of me. He says he wasn't thinking. He lets me know the air conditioner is low on free on. He puts in free in the air conditioner. I ask if he can take a look at the other air conditioner. We had a big disagreement. I had to call my fiancé to talk to him about the price. I am tired of being taken advantage of. When he is leaving he lets me know of another service which would have been more helpful to my needs.
Description of Work: My air conditioner wasn't working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$127
Response from HMS Heating & AC Inc
Home Maintenance Service Heating and A/C strives for 100% customer satisfaction. We are sorry that this member was unhappy with her appointment, but we did out best. To better respond to her report, we have listed the comments out with numbers. 1. She called on the first extremely hot day of the year. We had more than twice as many 'No A/C' calls as appointment slots we typically book. We rescheduled every non-emergency call we had. We handled calls as quickly as we could, but were not in a position to provide specific arrival times. We promised to call each customer without A/C when we were on our way. 2. We have no record of her requesting a call by PM. However, Rick did call her back within 15 minutes of being paged by the answering service, despite the fact that the office was closed. 3 & 6. We provide help to customers over the phone whenever possible. It saves us from having to make service calls on our busiest days. HOWEVER: We can only provide phone assistance for those customers for whom we have previously done work. Otherwise, we have no idea what type of equipment is present, where to look for switches, panels, filters, etc. 4. She was apprised of our $69 diagnostic + flat rate repair pricing system before we began work. The $40 charge covered resetting the breaker, taking an amp draw reading, disassembling the unit to check for broken / shorted wires which would trip the breaker again, and checking the Freon level. 5. This was a miscommunication. 7&8. She called us indicating that her unit was not working. Had she indicated she wanted routine maintenance, the price would have been different. As it is, we ended up cleaning the unit and checking the Freon at no charge to her. The member wrote: 1. My air conditioner wasn't working and I will be expecting an elder person in my home. I called their office and, the person I spoke said I would need to wait all day. 2. I said I have to go to work and I would need to hear from them by PM. I didn't hear from them. After I got off work I called again, and the answering service said they closed at PM. I wasn't aware of this. The service took my information and I said it was an emergency. 3. He called back and I explained my problem. I let him know I may be using the thermostat incorrectly or something may be wrong with the air conditioner. 4. He comes to my house and looks at the air conditioner, and checks fuse box. He says this is the problem, the fuse box needs to be reset. When he was coming up the steps I asked what it would cost. He said $40 plus the diagnostic of $69. I got very upset. I asked was he was really charging $40 just to flip a switch. I believe this is ridiculous. 5. I asked do you treat all your customers like this. He says no, many customers ask for me. I ask him for the owner and he says he is not the owner, but when he gives me his card, it says he is the owner. 6. He then lets me know he has helped customers over the phone. I asked why didn't he do this with me. I feel like he was taking advantage of me. He says he wasn't thinking. 7. He lets me know the air conditioner is low on free on. He puts in free in the air conditioner. I ask if he can take a look at the other air conditioner. We had a big disagreement. I had to call my fiancé to talk to him about the price. I am tired of being taken advantage of. 8. When he is leaving he lets me know of another service which would have been more helpful to my needs.
Nancy S.
04/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The installation went very well. The company was very responsive and made a few changes that we requested during the construction period. They showed up when they said they were going to, and completed their work in a very timely and professional manner. I would recommend them to anyone who would like a top notch job.
Description of Work: Home Maintenance Service removed an existing heating system and installed a new one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Karen B.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
He came out right away and I was happy with that. We have used him before and have been pleased with the quality of work he has done. He seems to be honest and reliable.
Description of Work: I called him to check our furnace for a the carbon monoxide leak. He replaced a small part that needed to be. He told us the carbon monoxide detector was installed to close to the furnace.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Chimney Repair,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Chimney Sweep,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Heaters
FAQ
HMS Heating & AC Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
HMS Heating & AC Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, HMS Heating & AC Inc offers free project estimates.
No, HMS Heating & AC Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HMS Heating & AC Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, HMS Heating & AC Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, HMS Heating & AC Inc offers warranties.
HMS Heating & AC Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial furnaces, water heaters, air conditioning, electronic air cleaners, in floor wet heat, boiler, heat pumps, duct cleaning & gas leak repair.