Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Filtration and Softening, Water Heaters
About us
Super Service Award winner previous 4 years (2015-2019)!!! KET Home Services is a full-service Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Company with over 30 years of experience. We are proud to be a licensed American Standard dealer which is the #1 rated brand by consumer reports! We have won multiple Super service Awards from Angie's list for providing top quality service to our clients. Our expert teams of technicians are fully licensed, insured, and bonded. We provide free in home estimates to all our customers with no hidden fees, up charges, or last minute surprises. With the high cost of energy and environmental concerns of this modern age we spend the time it takes to find the most efficient solutions for your home. Our goal is to be the very best at every aspect of our work. This includes a thorough knowledge of the hvac industry. We also have at our disposal the most up to date tools and procedures to do the job right! We provide friendly, prompt service at great prices. We do only top level quality work where we inspect all areas of your HVAC equipment and offer free advice on how to improve the system not just replacing parts. With the high cost of gas, this total system inspection can really add up to some savings for you! Call and talk to the owner directly...ask for Ken. Please use 847-772-8193 for text messaging.
Business highlights
40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation service and installation, humidifiers, UV lights, boilers, & hot water heaters. New construction ducting experts including Manual J heatloads, Manual d duct work design, and Manual s equipment design.
I don't see how the reviews can be so positive and my experience is so bad. An A rated business that doesn't even return calls?
Description of Work: Contacted KET through Angie's list and direct through their website. Then called him the next day. He indicated he was busy but said to call him the following week. My wife called, he said he was busy and would call back and we never heard from him. This is not consistent with the reviews. I am very surprised that I made contact 4 times without any return contact!!!!!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from KET Home Services
I explained to the customer that it was his wife that called and only said that her husband had called me earlier. I was unable to talk as I was driving at the time and later could not find the the correct phone number to call back once I finally got pulled over and was able to make calls. (Sometimes phone doesn't save all numbers) I had no idea who her husband was. I initially informed the customer that I was unable to take on more work for at least two weeks, if I had known who to call back I would have. I was eventually contacted through Angie's list messenger service and came out on a Saturday to bid the job. I do take returning calls seriously as it is crucial to providing top service. I will be performing all the requested work, my apologies for the mix up. Ken Thomas KET Home Services
Al C.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The job was done quickly, and he even fixed part of my AC for free.
Description of Work: The best price, the best equipment, the best warranty, the best service. I shopped around when I decided to install my new furnace. Ken came up on top on every single requirements I had on the project: price, equipment, warranty, service. Ken even rebuilt FOR FREE the AC box on top of the furnace, just because he said it was not built correctly (and he was right). You can't go wrong.
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
$3,250
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for your kind words!
Carolyn T.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The service man arrived on time and was very professional. He installed the my thermostat. He then went to basement to look at my furnace and air conditioner. He seemed very thorough. What I liked most is he explained everything he did and gave tips on how to prevent future problems with my air conditioner. The furnace he installed a filter support which should have been added by the company that installed it. I appreciate all that was done and the service I received. His services included: 1) Installed thermostat 2) Added filter support to keep filter in place 3) Cleaned condenser 4) Replaced capacitor Thank you.
Description of Work: My thermostat was broken and my air conditioner was blowing very little cold air.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$345
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for leaving me a review. Your system is now working well. Please call us with all your HVAC needs. Ken
Joanne C.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Great! Ken and his helper not only completed job as asked, they discovered another big issue and promptly fixed.
Description of Work: Extend duct work to bed room, fix air leak** and perform maintenance on heater. **During 1st visit - to provide quote - Ken commented that the attic was cool . There was an obvious problem since it was over 90 degrees outside. While performing other work they found source of problem: duct work was not properly joined by another provider resulting in massive heat/air loss in attic!
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
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review. We really enjoyed working with you to get your system working correctly. Ken
Jeff F.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Personally, researching the variety of HVACs out there is daunting, including, comparing quality/repair history of product, overall consumer satisfaction and searching for a reputable installer. We had not the suggested three, but five estimates on replacement of a new HVAC (old system failed after 26 years). KET Home Services was our first, beneficial, as we used in comparison to others. No one came close to his suggestions, knowledge, nor communication. He did not hesitate to answer questions/comments after our meeting, always responding in a timely manner. Mr. Thomas was extremely fair in price point; one competitor's estimate, same brand/specifications was an additional 1K. KET arrived on time, right to work, completed as expected, and did a thorough job in picking up site. As many before have mentioned: fair, honest, straight-to-the-point, personable, and with a great crew member, Charlie. Today, the village inspector's final inspection/approval, which makes KET's job complete. Without hesitation, would highly recommend KET Home Servies - at the very least, obtain an estimate. Mr. Thomas takes pride in his profession, reputation and customer satisfaction. We made the right choice.
Description of Work: Install new HVAC system.
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
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You so Much for your review! It was a real pleasure to me you and work towards completing your project. Thank you again! Ken
CASS H.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Very well! Ken scheduled the diagnostic appointment quickly. He was thorough and diligent in untangling - literally - the mess created by the (different) HVAC company that originally installed the zoning. He scheduled a follow up appointment to complete the job, as a part was needed, and wrapped everything up within a week. Huge difference in the comfort of our home.
Description of Work: Diagnose and repair temperature imbalance in zoned heating and A/C 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
$400
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for your review. That was a challenge but just the type of job I love! I am so happy to hear it is working well. Thank You
Mark C.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken is very easy to work with, he is honest, straight forward and knowledgeable. He has integrity and values his customers. He repaired the inoperable AC unit by replacing a capacitor and some wiring. Another service had replaced a switch, then the capacitor failed, and they wanted to replace the entire AC and furnace. He took time in explaining the situation and answered questions based on possible future needs. I would have no hesitation in contacting Ken for future needs. I highly recommend Ken, great service, thank you.
Description of Work: AC was not operational
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
$175
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad that we were able to get the unit up and running for you. It was a pleasure meeting and please call for any of your hvac needs. Thanks again, Ken Thomas KET Home Services
Joseph M.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Excellent! - Ken came by first thing the next morning (we called him at 6:30 PM the night before). He did a quick diagnosis and identified a broken capacitor on the condenser fan. Friendly service, and direct.
Description of Work: Diagnose and Repair Central Air Conditioning.
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
$175
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You for leaving us a review. Thank you for your business. Ken KET Home Services
Jon B.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The team was very professional and did a great job! I will use KET again as Ken is very responsive and friendly to work with. They arrived on time, did a great job and there were no problems whatsoever.
Description of Work: Guided us through the options and ultimately replaced our upstairs central A/C unit.
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
$2,600
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You for leaving the review. I really appreciate it.
Brett D.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Our AC stopped working on the afternoon of Saturday, 6/18/2016. Fortunately, the temperature cooled off enough in the evening for us to sleep comfortably. Sunday morning, Father's Day, I searched Angie's List for HVAC providers and found KET as the only one in my search radius that had regular hours on Sunday. I left a message first thing in the morning, and received a call back from Ken, the owner, a couple of hours later. Ken confirmed that he was available himself, and would be out around noon. He called around 1pm to say that he was 30 minutes away. When he showed up at 1:30pm, he went right to work on the outdoor unit. He quickly diagnosed the problem as a bad capacitor with some damaged wiring and contacts, showing me all of the parts in question and explaining it thoroughly. Fortunately, he had a replacement capacitor with him, and was able to complete the repair on the spot in about 30 minutes. We were thrilled to have our AC back so quickly, and were impressed and thankful that they were available on a Sunday, especially with it being Father's Day. We would definitely recommend Ken and KET Home Services.
Description of Work: Repaired our air conditioner.
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
$275
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you out. Ken
Fred D.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
On 3/7/2016, I purchased a $75.00 furnace tune up special on Angie's List. On 3/8/2016, Ken contacted me with a 3/10/2016 date to perform this work at 8:00 AM. I agreed to this time frame. At 7:55 AM, Ken was parked in my drive way ready to work. He grabbed his tool bag and we went to the furnace. 45 minutes later Ken said he was finished with the tune up but he wanted something he wanted to show me. On one of the pipes there was moisture leaking around the connection to the furnace. He said that he put sealant around the connection and that should correct the problem but to watch the area and if there was moisture in that area to give him a call. He also told me to use a different air filter to help the furnace run better. He also cleaned the furnace up. He left the area spotless. I was impressed with his professionalism and honesty, So, I requested a rough estimate to perform a relocation of my air conditioner. It was a very reasonable figure and I told him, that he's got the job to be done in April. He will be back to my house whenever, I need HVAC work to be done.
Description of Work: Furnace tune up.
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
$75
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for the review!
Kerstin O.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken is very responsive. Came out and told me exactly what was needed. I had several other bids but Ken was the only one that strongly suggested that the current system was not getting enough return air. He suggested he cut out larger returns for a much more effective HVAC. He takes the time to talk it all through with you. I also did my research on products and the American Standard equipment that he sells (particularly with a DC motor) is a phenomenal and very quiet product. Ken is fair and honest and I would strongly recommend him for any work with your HVAC.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace with 95% efficient and 13 SEER Air conditioner
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
$5,500
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it! Ken Thomas KET Home Services
Miko R.
12/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken had contacted me prior to the install to get info on the old furnace; size and picture. Ken and his technician showed up on time 7AM to remove our old furnace and install the new one with humidifier. They thought it would take until 1-2PM for the install, but they were done and out the door by 11AM. They also fixed an air filter bracket that was defective and the cause for a huge amount of dust buildup on the old furnace. KET Home Services showed up on time, finished early, no "hidden charges". What more could you ask for, perfect install! I will be using KET Home Services for all future AC furnace tune-ups and repairs.
Description of Work: KET Home Services installed a new American Standard furnace and Aprilaire humidifier.
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
$2,550
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to serving you in the future. Ken
Joseph C.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken was great. Bought a big deal for a whole house humidifier. I called Ken up, he came the following Saturday to install. In and out in a few hours.
Description of Work: Installed whole house humidifier
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
$440
Response from KET Home Services
It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for choosing us to install your humidifier. Please call us if you need anything else. Ken
Joseph F.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My wife was home to allow access and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. He performed his service and answered questions we had. He did not try to push or upsell any other services. He did also straighten out a whole house humidifier concern while here along with unfreezing a digital t-stat that had a program jam(freeze.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection and cleaning along with adjust digital t-stat. He also checked the humidifier attached to the furnace and fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$115
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please call us if there is anything we can do, Ken
Sheila C.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken (the owner) was great. This was my first Angie's list purchase and I was concerned that I might not be able to get the furnace installed quickly. I had just moved, and discovered that the furnace in my new home was cracked! After purchasing the Angie's list deal, and filling out the online form, Ken contacted me within 24 hours, and set up to install the furnace ASAP. He researched the house online, so he knew what model would work and completed the work within the day promised. He also noted some shoddy "repair" work that had been done to the air conditioner connected to the furnace, took video and sent it to me, to make sure that I did not make the mistake of using the air conditioner which would in turn ruin the new furnace. It is not uncommon when dealing with home repairs to be quoted one price, with the final price higher due to "extras". This was not the case with KET. Everything was done as promised, on time, and at the cost promised. I plan to use KET in the spring for a new air conditioner.
Description of Work: Installed a new furnace
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
$2,100
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You for your kind words! It was a pleasure doing business with you. Everything went well (we even found parking right out front, which in Chicago can be a challenge!) We look forward to finishing the job this spring and hopefully getting to meet you then Your daughter was very nice and helpful! Thanks again, Ken Thomas KET Home Services
Bonnie T.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken came out right on time as promised. My husband was home, and he explained everything he did and answered all questions. His inspection and work was very professional. I would highly recommend KET if you need any heating or cooling services.
Description of Work: 22 point winter 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
$79
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You
Danielle G.
09/2015
5.0
water heater repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, water softeners
 + 1 more
This was not necessarily an easy job because it was mostly done in a cramped and congested attic space, but Ken handled it well. He was thorough and very nice and helpful. When I made the original call, he came out in the same day. That's service. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaned and checked furnace and then rerouted furnace and hot water heater vents from the chimney to a new vent stack.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you
Lisa E.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It went excellent as always. Ken has been servicing my furnace and a/c for over 15 years.
Description of Work: Cleaned and checked furnace and a/c unit
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
$75
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to talk with you again, Take care and thanks again, Ken
Peggy S.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Very well. I highly recommend Ken!
Description of Work: Ken came out to see why my air conditioner wasn't turning on at all. The problem was every time the air came on certain areas of the home would lose power. I contacted an electrician and it turned out that I was only receiving half the power to my home. I then called ComEd and they placed a temporary 1in1 unit and attached it to the main power source to the home until they could find the cable they cut underground. Once the 1in1 was placed my central air still wasn't turning on. I then placed a call to Ken, he came out, checked the furnace area and it turned out that the switch to the furnace was turned off for some reason. Ken turned it on and my air was working again. Just by a flip of a switch, but if ComEd had not placed the 1in1 the unit would have done the same thing, blow out power to my home. There was no charge due to this error (I did had have someone work on my furnace at an earlier time and must have flipped the switch off and didn't turn it back on). Ken was courteous, friendly and professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for your review, I was glad to be able to help out. Call us if you need us in the future. Ken Thomas KET Home Services
Helen M.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken at KET home services located in Wildwood, IL., diagnosed our A/C problem. He provided information that was accurate and detailed, enabling us to make the best decision for our problem. I was so impressed with Ken and his associate. Ken was honest and straightforward with an extraordinary work ethic. He and his associate were so professional and courteous. I would use them again in a heartbeat. They solved our complex AC problem quickly whilst providing us with great value for the service. Thank you so much !
Description of Work: KET Home Services replaced two bad air conditioners
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
$6,550
Response from KET Home Services
It was a joy to work with you to solve your air conditioning issues. We love a challenge and enjoyed getting to meet you and your sons. If you have any questions please feel free to call us in the future. Thank you for your business and your kind words, Ken Thomas (owner) KET Home Services
Peter J.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Answers phone directly when he can. Ken was very responsive and professional. He obviously loves what he does and is very good at it as well. He quoted me a whole new system and put it in 3 days later. He was on time and finished exactly when he said he would. He explained anything and everything. He knows his stuff. He does good work. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Installed a new central A/C system
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
$3,100
Response from KET Home Services
[member name removed], Thank you so much for the positive review! We are so happy that you were pleased with your experience at every level as that is our goal. Thanks again for the kind words, Ken Thomas (Owner) KET Home Services
Shubhankar C.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken was very prompt in responding. He accommodated my request for a Saturday. Overall he explained everything in detail. He is very honest guy and would like to call him back for my furnace tune up before winter. Only comment about this deal - it's not really a "tune up" but rather inspection.
Description of Work: AC tune up and inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Response from KET Home Services
Thank You for taking the time to review KET Home Services. I look forward to cleaning your furnace in the fall, Thanks again Ken Thomas KET Home Services
LINDA M.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Ken was our service provider who inspected our furnance and blower which did not need repair. He ran the unit and found that it was in good operation. He provided information on use of alternative filters to help maintain good airflow and recommendation for future furnace replacement/updating.
Description of Work: Provided diagnostic of furnance blower for repair and or replacement. Furnance was cleanned and inspected.
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
$25
Response from KET Home Services
I am glad that we were able to get your furnace up and running without any major repairs! Call us anytime you need hvac services! Ken
Tina G.
04/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It was pretty good; pretty nice. They are very professional.
Description of Work: They looked at my furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from KET Home Services
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Please feel free to call for any of your hvac needs.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Water Heaters
FAQ
KET Home Services is currently rated 4.9 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
KET Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, KET Home Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, KET Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, KET Home Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, KET Home Services offers emergency services.
Yes, KET Home Services offers warranties.
KET Home Services offers the following services: Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation service and installation, humidifiers, UV lights, boilers, & hot water heaters. New construction ducting experts including Manual J heatloads, Manual d duct work design, and Manual s equipment design.