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Polar Heating and Cooling

Heating and Air Conditioning, Chimney Sweep, Water Heaters,

About us

The best equipment, at the best prices, Installed by the best in the business! Additional phones - (219) 227-6804, (708) 424-2500, (773) 284-9090, (815) 469-4488, (630) 323-8080, (708) 614-2600. Additional email - sales@polarheatingandair.com.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial installation, sales and repair of boilers, geothermal and all heating & air conditioning equipment.

Services we don't offer

Repair of window units

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5122 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
15%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.5
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-50 of 122 reviews

Rachel M.
02/2020
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
NEVER I REPEAT NEVER EVER EVER EVER USE THIS COMPANY!!! He is a link of the exact same problem I have incurred. To make a long story short, Kris contacted them to come out and take a look at the furnace they installed that had been rusting out on the bottom of our 2 year old furnace. To my understanding it was to be a free/complimentary service call. When the technician was done, which was all of 2 minutes, he handed me a bill. I explained that it was supposed to be a free service call. He was irritated and left me a bill. I contacted the company and explained what had happened and a nice lady told me that it would be taken care of. Well I recently received a letter that it was going to collection. I called immediately and was told Clyde would call me back but numerous calls later and no return call from Cylde.....until today. Terrible customer service. I would never treat a customer the way Mike Clyde treated me on the phone. What a complete joke. After I listened to him explain to me how a woman wouldn't know how to run a business even though I run two businesses, I contacted a lawyer. I have never been made to feel the way this horrible man made me feel. All I was trying to do was explain that we were told it was a no charge service call. He refused to do anything about it and took to arguing with me that nothing in life is free and he would under no circumstances (it would be a cold day in **** is actually what I think he said) remove the fee or the bill. I tried to explain that when the techs came out they smoked in my basement and house. left all there garbage in my driveway and were very unprofessional with there language and I let that all go. We needed a furnace and ac unit. What was I going to do, make them leave!? but being given a bill of a service call, that was supposed to be free, to a job that wasn't even done great in the first place was my breaking point. The the phone conversation!!! I'm done. Rude and completely unprofessional. My lawyer will handle it from here.
Description of Work: Furnace and ac unit

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


Gayle L.
02/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Replaced part that was still under warranty
Description of Work: Pilot out again

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
$89

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We appreciate your business. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need something in the future. Thank you again for choosing Polar.

Ervin R.
12/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Good work arrived on time put down floor protection. Completed the project in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Furnance replaced

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for choosing Polar. We appreciate that you have taken the time to review our company. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

Jessica K.
11/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
John was fantastic. He arrived on time, understood the problem. Was able to fix it and noted that if we have issues with it in the future, ie the part itself needs to be replaced not fixed, to just give him a call. He did all of that very quickly which helped keep the cost very low. Overall, this went better than we hoped for and will definitely be calling again for future service.
Description of Work: We have a ventless gas heater that was turning off

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
$89

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Please let us know if you need anything in the future. Thank you again for choosing Polar.

Peggy R.
11/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
During a recent inspection of my furnace, it was found to have cracks in the heat exchange and therefore, not operable. I was given options and prices to replace my furnace and after choosing, the new furnace was installed the next day. I have used Polar for several years for my heating and air conditioning and have always been satisfied with their work. Their technicians are professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: New 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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Edward F.
11/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Wow, please do your research on these guys and save yourself a nightmare. They were a no show for the appointment on the day I called. Mike then sends out a guy the next day who quoted me over $3,500 for a job that someone later did for $300. These guys will do anything to get you to buy a new furnace/ HVAC from them. Beware.
Description of Work: Heating/HVAC

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

$3,500

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
I am very sorry you were not satisfied with our service. I have questioned some of the people you referred to in your review and I am getting a somewhat different story. If you would like to discuss it with the owner please call in and ask for Mike McLaughlin.

Kapra F.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well, courteous technician, efficient. Have used them for a few years for annual maintenance and mid-year repairs when needed.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance on 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
$69

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your review. We truly appreciate that you took the time to share your experience with others. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the highest level of customer service. Thank you again.

Ann M.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Just fine. The man was very polite and knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: I needed to have my furnaces cleaned which i do every Fall.

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
$139

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for choosing Polar Heating and Air Conditioning. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with your service and that you have taken the time to share your experience with others. Please let us know if you need anything. Thank you again.

Mathew C.
10/2019
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The repair person from Polar was sent within 12 hours. He diagnosed the problem correctly, reset the control board, and got the furnace working properly. There was no service fee for this call, as Polar had done annual service on the furnace a few days earlier.
Description of Work: The control board on the furnace had tripped, making the furnace not functional

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. It is our policy to guarantee our work and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the future. Please don't hesitate to call us if you should need anything else.

Loreta K.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The person they sent was very communicative and friendly. Would definitely hire again!
Description of Work: Furnace cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your business. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and we look forward to working with you again.

Isiah S.
09/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a very good job and were prompt. I would definitely hire them again and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They cleaned my boiler

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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Sharon V.
08/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
From start to completion Poler was very professional. The prices were the best compared to other estimates that I received. We couldn’t of been happier with the service that they provided.
Description of Work: AC Installation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Penny K.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We have used Polar for all our heating and air conditioning needs for the last three years. They know what they are doing and they are responsive. They do sell higher end equipment, but the work they do is quality.
Description of Work: Flushing a tankless hot water heater and air conditioner check

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Terrill S.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went flawlessly. They are some of the most competent and conscientious people we have ever encountered in home repairs. Absolutely top notch: prompt, careful, professional, polite, helpful. They replaced the old units with more-efficient, more capable units, and at a price which was better than we had been quoted for inferior equipment by others. Their workmanship was absolutely spectacular!
Description of Work: Replace furnace and A/C for second floor

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
$7,500

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Jonathan B.
07/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Do not use them! I bought two AC units from them in 2012. I bought a 10 year parts and labor extended warranty as well. I had been using them every year for my annual services and a day before my service visit on 6/29/19, my unit started having some issues. They didn't show up on the 29th and claimed they forgot my appointment. Then they kept saying they would be there in an hour before they never showed. I called back on the July 1st and July 3rd and they said they would not honor my warranty. They lied and said I didn't get the annual service done in 2013 and 2014 which simply isn't true.
Description of Work: HVAC Warranty Repair

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


Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your concerns. While we try to work with all of our customers to find a resolution, in this matter it was just not possible. For warranty work, we do require documentation of annual maintenance. Our system indicated you had missed your service and resulted in a voided warranty. If you can provide us with written documentation supporting your claims, we would be happy to revisit this issue.

Kevin C.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Called and was able to schedule an appointment for the next day. I asked that the technician call before arrival, which she did and was 15 minutes early. This is my second experience with this company and they are terrific!
Description of Work: AC CLEANING

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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. and your continued support. We greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Tracy A.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Steve was nice and explained what he was doing and also provided tips.
Description of Work: Annual check

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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. we greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Rich G.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Always on time,with a phone call as to when to expect. Polite and professional Never try to sell you more than is needed. Will use t(em forever.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance on 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
$80

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. we greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President

Kevin C.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Knowledgeable, prompt, clean, and affordable. Very pleased and recommend without reservation.
Description of Work: Hot water boiler issue

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
$139

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future.

Debbie T.
11/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very professional,courteous and informative. We also had them come out in the summer to service our air conditioner which we were having problems I would recommend them without hesitation
Description of Work: Check 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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. we greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President.

Anthony G.
10/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was on time and acted very professional. The work was performed in a timely manner. the igniter was cleaned and the furnace was vacuumed. The cost was $89,00 but I had a $10 discount sent to me in the mail by Polar.
Description of Work: I used Polar for my Fall clean-up of my furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for the review. I believe you gave us our first positive review on Angies list years ago. Please let me know if you ever are not satisfied with our service, Michael H. McLaughlin President

Matthew D.
07/2018
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Polar Heating was contracted to install a Navien tankless boiler, recommended by their technician, Wayne, after the Crown boiler they installed 3 years ago failed. The technician indicated that although the Crown boiler was still under manufacturer's warranty, it would be just as expensive to have them replace the faulty part (because labor was not covered), versus install a new system. I agreed to have the Navien system installed, and upon further recommendation from Wayne, agreed to have a tank water heater disconnected, to be serviced by the new combination boiler. After the initial installation on May 24th, 2018 we left for Memorial Day weekend, only to return on the 27th to a room that was 94 degrees. I noticed that Polar had neglected to connect my Nest thermostat in one of the radiant heating zones, so the boiler had been running constantly for 3 days. I immediately turned off the boiler and called Polar. Given the holiday weekend, they did not come back out to fix the problem until the 29th of May, with the original installer (Nelson) acknowledging that they had not connected it properly. Nelson also admitted there was an issue with the new zone valve they had just installed not being connected properly. When I received my natural gas bill at the end of June, my usage had increased by 8-fold (resulting in a $800 gas bill in the middle of the summer) and I called Polar. Despite the fact that we both have record that they fixed their installation error, they will not reimburse me for the exorbitant gas bill. I called and emailed the President of the company, Michael McLaughlin, but was told by their Customer Service manager, Michael Clyde, that he would not be responding to me. In addition to this problem, they had included in their quote a rebate of $650. They sent someone out to collect my signature on the rebate form and a copy of my gas bill to submit the rebate on my behalf. When I called to inquire about the rebate the first time, they told me they had not submitted it yet. I asked for a copy of the form so that I could have it on record. Their office manager told me that she would send it to me. I never received it. During this most recent issue with the gas bill, Michael Clyde called me back and claimed to have lost my rebate paperwork. Upon filing for the rebate myself, I found that the rebate was only $350, not the $650 they claimed. For a company that prides themselves on customer service, they have the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Furthermore, if you do additional research you will find that they bash their customers on social media whenever there is a complaint and deny culpability for any substandard work they perform. This is quite possibly the worst company in an already sketchy HVAC industry.
Description of Work: Tankless boiler installation

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

$6,900

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
At Polar, your satisfaction IS very important to us. It is unfortunate that your experience with our customer service representative inspired you to review us poorly before a resolution could be found. We are currently working with you and have a meeting with the owner and the Factory rep next Tuesday to investigate and resolve any issue that may be the responsibility of our company. We will update our comment when a resolution has been found that satisfies your concerns.

Janie W.
05/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Had to have capacitor for ac replaced 4seasons said that the entire ac would have to be replaced they saved us over 4000 dollars will use them again
Description of Work: Furnace a/c tune 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
$377

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your review! Please don't hesitate to contact us for any future heating and cooling services that you may need.

Denise B.
05/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Visit went well. Tech was great-explained everything. He was also great with my dog. I trust the Polar team for all my heating and cooling issues and would highly recommend them
Description of Work: Had yearly air conditioner/furnance check-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
$195

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to providing you with the highest standard of service for all of your future heating and cooling needs.

Janice M.
10/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They're fine. They're perfect. I've recommended them to other people too. I'm probably going to call them in a couple of weeks to do the heating maintenance. They're responsiveness initially and the fact that they installed the system. You know when you go with a company that did the initial installation the cost is usually a little cheaper. Everything was fine. Perfect. It was fine.
Description of Work: They provided annual maintenance on the air conditioner.

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

Response from Polar Heating and Cooling
Thank you for your kind review. we greatly appreciate it. If you ever have a problem with your equipment or the service from Polar please feel free to call and ask for me direct. Michael McLaughlin, President.

Contact information

13801 Southwest Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462

http://www.PolarHeatingandAir.Com

Service hours

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

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Chimney Sweep,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Insulation,
Plumbing

FAQ

Polar Heating and Cooling is currently rated 4.5 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

Polar Heating and Cooling accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Polar Heating and Cooling does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Polar Heating and Cooling offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Polar Heating and Cooling does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Polar Heating and Cooling offers emergency services.
No, Polar Heating and Cooling does not offer warranties.
Polar Heating and Cooling offers the following services: Residential and commercial installation, sales and repair of boilers, geothermal and all heating & air conditioning equipment.
Repair of window units

Contact information

13801 Southwest Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462

http://www.PolarHeatingandAir.Com

Service hours

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