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American Weathermakers

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Plumbing,

About us

Six-Time Super Service Award Winner! American Weathermakers is a family-owned business that has been servicing residential Chicago-land customers since 1949. We design, service and install numerous types of HVAC systems for new and regular customers every day. At American Weathermakers, we pride ourselves in being the most thorough, trained and technologically advanced group of HVAC professionals in the Chicago area. Our customers rely on us to be candid, transparent and affordable all while successfully creating and maintaining a comfortable, energy efficient, and safe environment in their homes. Comfort Club Membership is available. The benefits include discounts on tune-ups and repairs, automatic scheduling for tune-ups, extended warranties on most repairs and priority emergency service. These benefits are designed for you to save money on heating and air conditioning costs. We are ready right now to help you maintain and service your HVAC system without any hassles or hidden costs. Contact us today. The American Weathermakers professionals on staff can explain more about our services, what you can expect from our company and the benefits of joining the Comfort Club. We mean it when we say that we won’t be comfortable until you are. Let us get your HVAC system up and running so you and your family are comfortable through the rest of winter and into another Chicago summer. Additional phone: 855-955-4822 or 847-509-7777

Business highlights

75 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing Services and Repair. Install and Replacement plumbing fixtures. Heating Repair & Replacement. Cooling Heating & Replacement. Radiant. Unico. Snow Melt. Boilers. Steam. Hydronic. Ductless & Mini-Split. Console. Hot Water Heaters. Indoor Air Quality Products. Humidifiers. Dehumidifiers. UV Air Purification. Air Cleaners. Water Filtration. Plumbing Repairs. Rodding Service.

Services we don't offer

Duct cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$15 off repairs

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7475 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
9%
3
3%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 475 reviews

LINDA M.
01/2024
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Once again, American Weathermakers saved the day! Have used them for over 30 years and they’ve been consistently good and very responsive in critical situations and still continue to deliver quality service. During the last sub-zero cold spell with wind chills running in the minus 30 degree range, I woke on Sunday morning, about 6am, with the house a very chilly 52 degrees. Seems the furnace was not working! Immediately called American Weathermakers and reached their answering service. A very nice lady took my information and said someone call me back. About twenty minutes later, Zlatan Pasic, their Installation Manager, called and said he was headed into the office and would be going past my home and could stop and see if he could find the problem. When he arrived, he was immediately able to solve one problem but there was a blown circuit board that would need replacing. Obviously, he didn’t have one with him but said he would check as soon as he was in the office and and let me know. Told me it would take an hour or so to get back to me because he also needed to coordinate all the service calls coming in due to the storm and cold. He called about an hour later and said they had the circuit board (!!) and as soon as a technician was free and could get to the warehouse to pick it up, they would be out. Matt Merkelz, one of their service technicians, arrived within a couple hours with the part and up had the unit up and running in short order. By late afternoon, my house was once again warm and snuggy!
Description of Work: The furnace blew a circuit board during a could spell with -30 degree weather.

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

Response from American Weathermakers
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the multiple positive reviews.

Phyllis K.
12/2023
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Corey Krause was at my home to tune-up and check my boiler which was installed in October 2022. He performed his work efficiently and I am satisfied with American Weathermakers and Corey's work. I do like your commercials on WGN radio. I also referred my daughter for a new furnace with you.
Description of Work: Just an yearly check and tune-up.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Tameca M.
06/2023
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Didn't go well. They don't stand behind there work. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Boiler installation

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

$5,000

Response from American Weathermakers
Looked into the situation, I will reach out today. Looks like all conditions in and around boiler were documented both in November 2022 when installed and then the follow up trip in March 2023 to look at the domestic water pipe issues. We can help solve those as well. Our offer still stands to resolve the plumbing issues. 6/14/2023- Install manager spook with customer. They decided not to have us assist them with leaking pipes. If that changes we are ready to assist.

KAREN P.
02/2022
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They provided an excellent service and always arrived as scheduled.
Description of Work: I have a contract with them for cleaning and checking my furnace, hot water heater and air conditioner.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Weathermakers
Thank you [Member Name Removed]. Thank you

Diane K.
01/2022
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I asked them for a receipt in detail for future reference, and they said they will send it by mail, no receipt came, so I called and spoke to 2 people in American Weathermakers, and asked for an actual receipt, and they said they will send a receipt, I received a blank receipt with my name is written wrong, there was no phone number on it, and so I called to ask for an itemized receipt, asked for the credit the $30.00 that was promised, but they said the original price was $288, but the actual payment I made was $258, Bad attitude of this provider. The way I was treated was not acceptable, so I do not like these people. They should give out a receipt right after the service just like a car repair does, and not run after them for a receipt and deal with Miss America and her bad attitude.
Description of Work: Furnace repair service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$258

Response from American Weathermakers
[Member Name Removed], I apologize for all the run around. I will look into this and get everything corrected on your service ticket. Also I will review the phone call with the office to see why a simple request wasn't fulfilled. Will follow up with you directly soon.

Emily S.
12/2021
1.0
appliance repair, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 1 more
We hired American Weathermakers to come rewire our heater in Sept 2021, here we are not 90 days later and the wiring is failing. A call to Am Weathermakers has them telling us we must pay a new service fee just to get someone out to fix the mess. We keep getting fed the line of “it’s most likely a new problem”, it’s not, it’s the wiring, the same brand new wiring installed in Sept. Don’t make the same mistake we did, find someone who will stand by their work instead of jabbing you with paying for service calls from jobs not done correctly.
Description of Work: Heater rewire

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


Response from American Weathermakers
Thank you for the costumef conversation.

Dave A.
03/2021
1.0
appliance repair, plumbing, wells
  + 1 more
This is a horrible company that does not stand by their work. Flooded our basement by installing our sump pump wrong and then saying it wasn't their fault. They cam out and did the start up and told us we were all set. Then our basement flooded. Their service guy was in our sump room for 20 minutes and told us it was not installed correctly and they would make it right - but the next day said he was not in the room for 20 minutes fixing their mistake. The owner told us they were not going to do anything and to call our insurance company since the basement will probably mold. Shysters.
Description of Work: Sump Pump Replaced

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

$2,000

Response from American Weathermakers
There we a lot of mitigating circumstances related to this incident. I am very concerned that things weren't more clear. We absolutely would take responsibility if it was our fault, for fairness we had to let it go to the insurance company to make sure that you'd be taking care of and that someone impartial could decide fault. Three months between install and issue with multiple people other than use looking at it, it just does not make sense. We stand behind out work. I'm sorry it came to this, this is very uncommon.

Jane F.
12/2020
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I have been a customer of American Weathermakers in Chicago since 2005. As a Comfort Club member, they come twice a year for maintenance on my hot water heater, furnace, humidifier, and air conditioner. The annual maintenance has extended the life of these items. The technicians and office folks have always been experienced and professional in all conversations. In July 2020, they installed an Aprilaire Model 1410 Air Purifier onto my furnace. Now that I am working from home full time I was looking for ways to improve my indoor air quality. In December 2020, it was time to replace my 15-year-old hot water heater. The hot water tank was starting to get a bit corroded on the top and I deiced to replace it before I was forced to replace it. For both visits, the technician adhered to Covid protocols. The work was done quickly, efficiently, and the work area was cleaned up before they left. They walked me through the products before leaving. I will continue to use American Weathermakers for my HVAC needs. Thank You American Weathermakers!
Description of Work: Replace Hot water heater; Add air purifier on to furnace

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

Robert S.
12/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Absolutely perfect! The new boiler and the boiler room around it looks gorgeous, the piping is perfect and has cutoff valves to simplify maintenance (if ever a component requires repair). From the outside door all the way to the boiler, every area was left clean and neat. Most importantly, every area of our home has the exactly perfect amount of heat (That is radically different from the old system!) Finally, their team was fantastic to work with. They answered every question, asked for our preferences, and never stopped their work pace. And they were great individuals!
Description of Work: Replacement and installation of boiler for central heating

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
$7,000

Charlene F.
12/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called at 3:00 PM and they had a technician at our house by 5:00 PM. He wore a mask the entire time he was in the house. He quickly diagnosed the problem. He explained what was wrong and did the repair. By 5:45 we had s working furnace.
Description of Work: Furnace not turning on

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
$199

Donna T.
11/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. American Weathermakers has been our HVAC service people for 30 years. We wouldn’t use anyone else. Affordable, courteous, very responsive to emergencies, exceptional service people & a well trained office. Everything you need.
Description of Work: Annual furnace check up

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

PHILLIP A.
11/2020
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
It went very well, thanks and bravo! to Jose Lara, our friendly and expert American Weathermakers installer. We also appreciate our regular service technician who recommended replacing our water heater, 16 years old with Rheem, a top rated brand. Thanks for providing us great, responsive service for over 20+ years.
Description of Work: New Hot Water Heater

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

Regina B.
10/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
heat stopped working - possible thermostat replacement
Description of Work: 20 OUT OF 10 STARS! AMAZING! PROFESSIONAL! RESPONSIVE! American Weathermakers will be our GO TO company for HVAC! Bought a condo in August, my daughter is going to school in Chicago. I got a very early call that the heat was not working. American Weathermakers was so responsive and flexible to come out the same morning to diagnosis the issue. Kevin was our tech - came out within AN HOUR of the call!!! I could not believe it! Kevin completed the diagnosis and shared with my daughter some preventive maintenance for the future. Kevin also communicated about a maintenance club that American Weathermakers offer for spring and fall. KEVIN IS A SUPERSTAR in my daughter’s eyes and American Weathermakers will be our company for any HVAC issues. For a mother who received this early morning call from my daughter, it’s a great relief knowing she has her heat fixed so quickly! I recommend this company!!! Look no further for GREAT and PROFESSIONAL service in Chicago!

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

Katlyn C.
10/2020
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
What a rip off - do not trust them! I'm so glad I went with a second opinion. I had a leaky boiler and the $89 diagnostic assessment suggested a $7k new boiler. If I wanted them to replace one faulty part (circular pump) it would cost $1,500 because they would need to empty all radiators first so they highly discouraged it. For my second opinion, I found out we had no water in the radiators to begin with (we just purchased this home). This new part was replaced and the faulty circular pump wasn't faulty at all. It just needed a new washer. I called to request a refund since they didn't diagnose the problem properly and WHITNEY told me I can take my opinions elsewhere... so here we are. I'm out $89 and Dominick didn't even diagnosis the issue properly. I'm very confident if my husband were home, the whole situation would have transpired differently...but they saw a female and thought they could take advantage. Terrible service and terrible customer service.
Description of Work: Leaky Boiler

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$89

GUY L.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Remarkable company, consistently high level of service and professionalism
Description of Work: Heating & A/C
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kate B.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well! I love American Weathermakers, and pay for the fall cleaning for the furnace, and the spring cleaning for the AC. They show up when they say they will show up, and they are polite, neat, clean up after their visit.
Description of Work: Heating system prep for winter

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

Michael W.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pre-summer preventive maintenance on the AC compressor and system. No surprises. On time. The tech observed COVID-19 protocols. There may be cheaper options, but I have confidence in their competence and quality.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C

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
$124

Jay A.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Prompt, professional, courteous - and reasonably priced
Description of Work: Installed a new Central A/C system
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Colon M.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. Polite, very thoughtful about COVID-19, wearing mask and shoe covers while inside the house. Arrived on time and completed the job quickly.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C maintenance
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

DEBRA M.
09/2020
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The technicians are always prompt, courteous, and provide detailed info as needed for each visit. I have used them for many years.
Description of Work: They do furnace and AC maintenance each year at a fixed price.

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

Amanda H.
09/2020
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Their technicians are great. I have purchased a new heater and a new AC unit from them. However, both times I have had present them with other estimates to get their pricing down. I really hate it when a business does not present their best price from the beginning. It makes me feel like I am being scammed and it puts more on my plate in terms of finding competitive quotes, etc. I understand that businesses are trying to profitable, but when you are clearly tacking on an additional 25% (literally thousands of dollars in my experience with them) it gives me a bad feeling. They are reliable and the work is good, but not at the markups they are doing. Always get competitive quotes when working with them. Even the comfort club service doesn't quite give the value they claim. For example, you can get air filters for much less than what they are charging directly from the manufacturer. Good folks, just a bad business model that makes their customers do more work than is needed and sets up distrust in their pricing.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Paul K.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Smooth installation, responsive to unique circumstances in an old house. Fair price. Responsive customer service.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C

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

JONATHAN N.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
American Weathermakers did a great job replacing a damaged cooling line to our outdoor compressor. Was on time and came in under the original projected cost by about $100.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C

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
$1,200

MICHAEL O.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service by a friendly and knowledgeable technician and he's always arrived on time or early. Couldn't be happier with his work!
Description of Work: Heating & A/C Seasonal Tune-up.

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
$210

Rosemary M.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
They are always professional ,knowledgeable and easy to work with. Honestly don’t know what more I could ask for.
Description of Work: Heating & A/C
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

341 Anthony Trl, Northbrook, IL 60062

http://www.americanweathermakers.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Plumbing,
Generator

FAQ

American Weathermakers is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

American Weathermakers accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, American Weathermakers offers free project estimates.
Yes, American Weathermakers offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, American Weathermakers does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, American Weathermakers offers emergency services.
Yes, American Weathermakers offers warranties.
American Weathermakers offers the following services: Plumbing Services and Repair. Install and Replacement plumbing fixtures. Heating Repair & Replacement. Cooling Heating & Replacement. Radiant. Unico. Snow Melt. Boilers. Steam. Hydronic. Ductless & Mini-Split. Console. Hot Water Heaters. Indoor Air Quality Products. Humidifiers. Dehumidifiers. UV Air Purification. Air Cleaners. Water Filtration. Plumbing Repairs. Rodding Service.
Duct cleaning

Contact information

341 Anthony Trl, Northbrook, IL 60062

http://www.americanweathermakers.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM