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Goodberlet Home Services Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing,

About us

Goodberlet Heating and Air was started in October of 1982, by Tom and Anna Goodberlet. Armed with a small customer list from Tom's grandfather, who had ran and operated Coy Heating from 1950 to 1979, as well as building on the relationships of their parents, friends and family, Tom and Anna built Goodberlet Heating from the ground up while raising their three children. As the business slowly grew, Tom and Anna invested back into their home-grown community by sponsoring youth sports teams and participating and aiding local organizations. Concentrating on slow steady growth by offering quality service and installation with a strong focus on personal attention to the customer, Goodberlet's mission statement was simple "always do the right thing." In the beginning, Tom states, "We really were just interested in making a living and raising our kids. We really didn't have a business plan to grow. We both were raised in rather simple households, being our parents were children of the depression. 'Hard work' and 'Your word is your bond', these things are what we grew up with, and we still feel the same way." Concentrating on the energy crisis in the mid 80's, Goodberlet started offering some of the highest efficient heating and air conditioning systems available in the area. As their reputation grew, more employees where added and the company continued to expand within their wonderful customer base and the services they provided. Moving to a new location in 1996 to the high traffic corner of West Superior and Kennedy Dr in Bradley, Goodberlet's new visibility allowed for storefront offices, and a service and installation stock area. In 1999, with the business continuing to flourish, Anna came to work full time at the company and began offering their Planned Maintenance Agreements. "Our service dispatch would consist of a post-it note or a sheet of paper with all the calls on it for the day, Anna states, and we would keep track of all of our customers and service calls in a binder. In 2000 we invested in some computer software programs." Goodberlet Heating & Air remained on Kennedy Dr for 8 years capitalizing on the good economy, local new-construction and housing boom, residential replacements and service market. With a growing staff, the company looked for a larger space. Their current location at 255 E Brookmont in Kankakee suites the company well. "Family owned companies offer a very dynamic and interesting workplace, Tom states, "but we all get along, and we have to really find some different things to talk about at night, instead of 'how was your day?', but it has worked for 29 years." As of 2012, there are 6 "official" Goodberlets working at the company; yet the whole team is part of the family. The honest and fair values and traditions are upheld within all who work with and at the company. As the business moves forward; the changing of ideas, customers, products and markets will occur; however, somethings will not change.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial - duct design, insulation & sealing, sump pumps, ductless systems, humidifiers, attic, bath, kitchen venting & fans, radiant & geothermal systems & gas line repair & installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.515 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
4.2
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.2
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Shamira W.
08/2022
1.0
electrician, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
I have had a horrible experience with Goodberlet heating and cooling. They are liars, manipulators, and deceivers and they never stand by what they said they are going to do. I spoke with Rick as well as a C Parish and all they continue to do is lie. Now they make it my responsibility to cover the trenches in my yard even though I had a scheduled appointment for someone to come out and do it because that is what the company told me that they would do and I have been waiting MONTHS! Now Rick has no idea who I spoke with he says that lady doesn’t even work for the company and he does not want to send anyone to put the dirt back in the trench holes that they dug. Even though I was promised that they would. They get your money then they lie they hide give excuses and they blame you for the reason that they won’t come back to fix the problems.
Description of Work: Gas and Electric lines for pool

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


Sandy M.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have always had them. We are pleased with them. They are very professional. They did a good job. They come when they are suppose to. They are on time and very courteous. We haven't had any complaints with them because our system is new. His price is fair.
Description of Work: They checked the whole cooling system. They changed filters. They turned it on to make sure it was operating correctly. They checked the battery in the thermostat.

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
$125

Sandy M.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I would give him an "A" for everything. He was courteous and professional. He did his job. He came in like a regular house call. We didn't have any problems at all.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance and he did some adjusting for us so that the air would be more even throughout the house.

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
$125

Kevin M.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Perfect installation
Description of Work: Aeon switch for light switch

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
$85

Sharon K.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: HAd them put in a hvac. They put down runners so my floors stayed clean. Cut into drywall, couldn't even tell because they cleaned up everything. Was asked if I understood how to run the thermostat. Very efficient. Explained everything. Highly recommend.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Pam L.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Install start time was accurate. Intalled in the allotted 3 days. Service personnel were professional and considerate.
Description of Work: Installed Trane Furnance and 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
$13,000

Ralph D.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everyone at Goodberlet are very professional. I had my boiler replaced and I could not be happier. The installers were very thorough, knowledgeable and left my house as clean as when they first arrived.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

William F.
08/2015
4.0
plumbing, electrician
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a ejector pump they installed that was not working correctly with a sump pump |Also replaces o pit sump pump and added a battery powered back-up system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Tom B.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
That was good. When they had major installation by and put an entry for that. After the installation, they come back promptly and try to rectify within that list and they hue with it. They were good at what they do. The person that did the quote and estimation was always been responsive. And they know what they were working with.
Description of Work: They did the installation.

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

Pam L.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Inspected the AC. Changed the filter inside house. |Checked the outside unit. Freon pressure, electrical readings and cleaned unit. |I have used Goodberlet for ten years for all the heating and AC, and they are great.

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
$75

Tom B.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Melanie from Goodberlet provided the quotations and was prompt in providing responses when she said she would. She also was as the job site nearly every day to monitor the progress of the work, answer questions coordinate scheduling the workers.||After discussing system options and age of the heating system also it was decided to replace both the boiler heating system, the A/C system, add several duct outlets to the second floor and install a stand alone Mitsubishi room heating / cooling unit for the second floor office.||Installation was originally scheduled for 4 days but had to be broken into two segments due to some delays on obtaining equipment. ||Workers were always professional and willing to answer questions as they performed the install. They cleaned up work areas at the end of each day and never left any mess.
Description of Work: Vendor was requested to quote replacement and modification to A/C system due to age and poor cooling on second floor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,500

Zefin G.
09/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Frustrated, nothing done correctly... this from a person whom I have used a recommended for over 20 years.
Description of Work: Installed tankless water heater, but since I purchased Hot Water Recirc pump couple of years ago from them, I wanted to make sure I would have hot water, and not have to wait like I did before, as they originally installed all of the plumbing and heating devices. With this new system, it takes 5 minutes for hot water to arrive in bathrooms...2.5 minutes in kitchen, which is only 15 feet from water heater. Could nenver get a response, other than throw more money at the problem, and had to work through Mfg to answer questions. Also, asked repeatedly for a receipt, which took 6 months to get, which still showed no price

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

$2,350

Michael L.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were completely professional from top to bottom. They provided a warranty for both their labor and product for about ten years. Their prices were also competitive.
Description of Work: They replaced my 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

Whitney W.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Goodberlet is the best in the business as far as I am concerned. Their customer service and performance is always friendly, professional, and fairly priced. I called for emergency service when my thermostat malfunctioned, and they came right out to make the repairs. They are also very accomodating when scheduling appointments. I would highly recommend Goodberlet.
Description of Work: I have used Goodberlet since buying my house several years ago. I have them out to do regular maintenance checks on my furnace and AC. They also replaced my thermostat when it malfunctioned.

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
$150

Linda B.
02/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Obtained estimate of various aspects of the work above during annual furnace maintenance. Work was then scheduled and performed accordingly. The technician explained everything to me as he worked. He was professional, courteous, easy to talk with and kept work areas very neat during and afterwards. He left no mess. Explanations were clear and thorough. I was and remain very satisfied with the work performed and continue to use this service provider for routine furnace/air conditioning maintenance.
Description of Work: Upgraded furnace motor for imcreased energy efficiency. Replaced furnace humidifier and moved its control from basement to first floor. Added UV light for added filtration against allergens and germs. Cleaned air ducts.

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
$1,850

    Contact information

    255 E Brookmont Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901

    www.goodberletheating.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 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
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Electrical,
    Plumbing,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Water Heaters,
    Heating Oil,
    Generator,
    Energy Efficiency Auditing,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Drain Pipe Installation

    FAQ

    Goodberlet Home Services Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Goodberlet Home Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Goodberlet Home Services Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Goodberlet Home Services Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Goodberlet Home Services Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Goodberlet Home Services Inc offers emergency services.
    Yes, Goodberlet Home Services Inc offers warranties.
    Goodberlet Home Services Inc offers the following services: Residential & commercial - duct design, insulation & sealing, sump pumps, ductless systems, humidifiers, attic, bath, kitchen venting & fans, radiant & geothermal systems & gas line repair & installation.

    Contact information

    255 E Brookmont Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901

    www.goodberletheating.com

    Service hours

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