These folks are amazing. They show up when they say they will, on time. They are pleasant, knowledgable, hardworking and they clean up after themselves. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: General HVAC repair and maintenance, ongoing. We have multiple properties. Our systems are complex and require specialized service. Climate Control has always asked the right questions BEFORE sending a technician and the job has always been done to our satisfaction.
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
$5,000
Peter M.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very short service, as he did not clean furnace.
Description of Work: Supposed to clean furnace. He told me I had a crack in the heat exchanger and furnace was too old to invest in the labor to replace it. ( heat exchanger was still under warrantee). He gave me a quotation on a new furnace, which was reasonable . However, I elected to use the company that my son had used recently and had a good experience.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Alice M.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We liked the pricing we got from the Angie's Big Deal. Skokie Valley Air Control is local and family run.
Description of Work: We had the Angie's Big Deal.
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
Nia S.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We just moved into our condo. Technician left us with good tips as we've never lived in a condo unit before with a furnace in the ceiling.
Description of Work: Maintenance/cleaning of 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
$79
DOUGLAS W.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The guy showed up on time, was informative and professional
Description of Work: I had my furnace cleaned and inspected
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
$69
Anand U.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The repairman was puntual and started working right away. After the maintainance he told me about his findings and the estimate cost of things I can change.It was no hassle, good experience.
Description of Work: Cleaning & Maintainance of Central Heater.
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
$89
Michael M.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have used Skokie Valley for a number of years. They have installed both our furnace and central air units when we opted to upgrade.
Description of Work: Inspected the central air unit and replaced collant
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
$250
Vincent S.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent. Serviceman came out Friday night and fixed the water line to the humidifier and told me it was clogged. He then showed me how to fix it on my own. Next he inspected my furnace which was a 17 year old Carrier 80% AFUE and found cracks in my heat exchanger. Joe pointed out the costs for each component and with the age of my furnace we determined it was logical to replace the entire unit with a new 80%. I was totally fine with that as we don't intend to stay at the home for a long time and our gas bills are very low anyway. On Monday I called and they were very flexible to my schedule with the installers and even credited the inspection to the cost of my new furnace. They didn't push me at all to buy anything expensive and I had done research over the weekend as well to know what they were going to install. They came on time, cleaned up well, both installers were very quiet and they registered the new furnace as well for my warranty. The job was done in about 3.5 hours and the new unit is a lot smaller with lower BTUs then the old unit however the home seems to heat up much faster. I'm glad Skokie Valley came out and I don't have to worry about heat for the next few years.
Description of Work: Fixed a clogged humidifier line, checked furnace, then replaced furnace a week later after noticing the heat exchanger was cracked.
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
$2,270
10/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They came to clean it and then told me that I needed a new furnace, so they did not clean it.
Description of Work: They checked on my furnace and were to cleaned it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Roberta L.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
These people are excellent. Always prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. They offer options when you need something, and their prices seem quite reasonable.
Description of Work: Air conditioner check-up and a part replacement.
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
$90
Richard C.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
+ 0 more
The work was done efficiently and promptly. We have been very satisfied customers for 34 years.
Description of Work: We have used Skokie Valley Air Control since 1978 for all our home heating, AC and water heater needs. They have replaced the furnace twice and installed 2 condensers as well as 2 water heaters.
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
Lucy P.
09/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We called them to repair a very old furnace. Two guys came out within a day or two to do repairs but it was determined that replacement was more cost effective. They were back a couple days later for the install and were on time. Had a few different guys come on the job to do different tasks but there was always the one main guy, don't remember names. Were here about 8 am and done before noon. Again, they were removing a very old, huge furnace in our lower level utility room. My only concern was that they were going to drag this monster out through the family room (carpeted) but didn't seem concerned about dirt. I asked them to lay down tarps for the entire length to the front door which they did. Lots of soot was spilling out. But then I had to ask them to remove the tarps to shake the soot outside because they kept walking over the dirty tarps and not concerned about the soot getting on the carpet. They did but I kept my eye on the tarps every time they went up and down the stairs. They did the install with attention to detail on the fit in the space. Did a great job with the hookups. When they needed to run a test on the system, I was advised to open all windows that were near the vents. I did not realize how much smoke and dust would blow out. Very glad the windows were open, even on a cold day. That part was not pleasant but I'm sure necessary. We had to have a condensation pump installed to the lower side of the furnace which was great. However, with the amount of water that collects in it before being pumped out, the hooks that held the water container broke within a week and spilled water. They came out within a day and replaced the container and secured it so it wasn't just hanging to the side. It is now sitting on something (actually a brick from our garage) but it works very well, No complaints. Don't know what else they could have done. The furnace is working great as well as the condensation pump. It takes up less space and we were able to create a more functional laundry/utility room. The guy who came out to replace the container suggested we put a capful of bleach in the pump container to prevent mold and mildew which we do regularly on a monthly basis. No issues with that either.
Description of Work: They were called to do a repair on a very old furnace. It was determined once they came out that replacement was the best choice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Vincent S.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was a Sat and in the middle of one of the heat waves of 2012. I was setting up for a party and around 10AM I noticed the A/C fan was working but no cold air. I called Skokie Valley at 10:30 and they gave me a 2-3 hour window. They showed up in 1 hour after I agreed to the emergency rates. The tech knew where to look and I was up and running in 15 mins. The capacitor seemed a bit overpriced at $150 but I needed A/C ASAP and he mentioned it was a heavy duty part. My father has used them for years and I will continue to as well. Not the cheapest but I trust them.
Description of Work: Skokie Valley replaced blown capacitor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Michelle R.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
A few weeks after reinstalling the radiator, we found that it was leaking. They came back to fix it and we've had no problems since. We've had them do other work for us as well and it has otherwise gone well. The have always been very prompt and follow through on their promises. The only challenge we had was when we wanted to fix our space pak. There was a little lag between coming out to look at it and when we heard back from them. Due to the lag, it got hotter outside and they didn't want to work in the attic on the A/C at that time, so we had to either find someone else to do it or wait until the summer was over. Other than that, I would say that our experience with them has been good and we would have no problem continuing to use them or refer them to others.
Description of Work: Removed radiator and replaced it after new floor was put in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
James P.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I had an annual spring tune up and check of our AC unit...They ended up adding freon to the AC and prepping it for summer. The price was higher than normal due to the fact that our AC unit uses the old freon and not the new coolant and the price of freon has gone up significantly. I have used Skokie Valley for years and will continue to use them for all my HVAC needs.
Description of Work: This was the first summer in our new house and I wanted the AC system thoroughly checked out and tuned up for the season...
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
$300
Keith B.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very responsive, trusted their advice. Really tried to maximize cost effectiveness of my installation Did everything they said they would.
Description of Work: New high efficiency furnace and air conditioning with air filtration
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
$10,000
rich R.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My only complaint was that they charged me $40 for an air filter I did not ask for, an air filter I could have bought for $5.00 myself. They were very fast to respond, the serviceman was nice enough (not a real people person).
Description of Work: Replaced a blower motor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$426
EILEEN L.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This was very helpful since we are first time home owners and didn't know these things. He was very patient and explained everything and told us what to watch for and when to call. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected boiler and heating system. He also explained how to drain expansion tank and oil water pump.
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
$89
Daniel D L.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They correctly identified the problem and quickly solved it. They correctly identified that my heater needed replacement, but did not provide a hard sell for replacement. I was a little miffed that they charged $118 to brush off a thermal sensor, however they did send out two guys within 3 hours. If the problem would have been more serious, they would have been ready. Overall, I had a problem and they solved it. Satisfaction.
Description of Work: They troubleshooted the heater short-cycling due to a corroded thermal sensor. They brushed the thermal sensor.
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
$118
LAURA B.
10/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called for an estimate and they were able to send someone out the next day, which I appreciated. Michael came out and looked at my current furnace and gave a fair estimate for replacement and turning the furnace so it would be easier to access. I asked about a chimney liner and he stated that there was a kit so I wouldn't need one. However, since my water heater still uses the chimney, it is the industry standard and village building code to install a liner to prevent chimney disintegration. Because of this improper information which would lead to an exorbitant (and avoidable) expense for me in the future, I chose to go with another company.
Description of Work: Received estimate for replacement of furnace with 80% or 95% efficiency furnace. I didn't appreciate the hard sell for the most costly 2 stage, high efficiency furnace since I stated my finances were limited due to uncertain employment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
LINDA F.
10/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have gone through 2 furnaces and 3 air-condensers. I have used them for so long and I have had little issues here and there and everything has been taken care of. I don’t think their prices are the best. I felt that the furnace should have had a little more of a blow to it and the person that came kept telling me that it is standard this, so I assumed it was. My house was keeping the temperature, but the furnace went on more often. Today when the guy was getting to leave and I asked him to check it and he did and said that it can be adjusted and he did it. On Saturdays you cannot request for a particular technician that you are used to coming out, but on other days you can. They were good and clean and I would continue using them.
Description of Work: I have used Skokie Valley Air Control Inc. since I have had my house and that is since 1984. They replaced the second furnace in the fall of 2007.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
LINDA F.
10/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I don’t think their prices are the best. When the guy that came and checked the AC was getting ready to leave, I asked him to check it furnace that was installed a year ago and I felt should have had a little more of a blow. He made the adjustment and told me that it can be adjusted, but the technician that came a year ago said it was standard. On Saturdays you cannot request for a particular technician that you are used to coming out, but on other days you can. They were good and clean and I would continue using them.
Description of Work: I use Skokie Valley Air Control Inc. today and he checked my AC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Donna J.
04/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The experience overall was excellent. The price was almost thousand dollars less than the second highest quote I received for the exact same work and equipment. The crew arrived on time and performed everything as expected. They discovered when on site that one the registers was not connected to the main duct system and the crew just took it upon themselves to fix it. No additional cost, just did the job right. The sales person Michael I felt was honest and was not trying oversell me on equipment or add ons that were not necessary. He was professional and responsive. I have used Skokie Valley Air Control in the past to service my old furnace and have always been pleased with the service. This was the first time I used them on a large job. I would highly recommend them for any type of job - big or small.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace and a/c with high efficiency furnace, new a/c unit, some new duct work and vent.
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
$7,400
Mitch G.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Our electric furnace was the original from when our condo was built and half of the heating coils were dead. The folks at Skokie Valley responded right away and were very flexible on timing. Everyone showed up exactly when they said they would. When we confirmed accepted the quote one of the owners came over a few minutes, yes minutes, later to confirm some measurements. The installation went exactly as they described and the new furnace works much better and more efficiently than the old one. Price was slightly higher than I thought it should be, but everyone else quoted almost the same price.
Description of Work: They replaced our 40 year old electric furnace which was failing with a new one.
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
$2,600
Donna J.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Each time they have been professional and provided good service. No problems scheduling an appointment. The make reasonable recommendations regarding upcoming services that may be needed and when it would be a good time to replace components. The only negative is that they give you a huge time window; either morning or afternoon. This time they didn't confirm the appointment either which I had made 2 weeks prior which can make you a little nervous whether they are coming or not with no confirmation and if they end up coming the later half of the given window.
Description of Work: We have used Skokie Valley on two occasions to clean our 20+ year furnace. This last time they also checked the humidifier and changed the pad.
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FAQ
Skokie Valley Air Control is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Skokie Valley Air Control accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Skokie Valley Air Control offers free project estimates.
No, Skokie Valley Air Control does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Skokie Valley Air Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Skokie Valley Air Control offers emergency services.
No, Skokie Valley Air Control does not offer warranties.
Skokie Valley Air Control offers the following services: Heating and cooling, water heaters, sump pumps, furnaces, boilers, clock thermostats, humidifiers & electric air conditioners.