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American Star Total Home Comfort

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Heaters

About us

American Star Total Home Comfort is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1980. Located in Itasca, IL, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in DuPage County and Chicago's Northwest Suburbs. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. Should we make a mistake, we will do everything in our power to correct it to your satisfaction. From the professionalism of our sales engineers, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. We back this philosophy with our exclusive written guarantee when choosing American Star Total Home Comfort to contract your job: 100% satisfied guarantee. Compare our guarantee with the limitations, fine print and exclusions other companies tend to use to back their work today. Others will typically guarantee only the functionality of the equipment--not your satisfaction with the process or that the finished job lives up to your expectations. This is why American Star Total Home Comfort continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us a call for your service needs and see what you've been missing.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential repairs or replacement on furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, air cleaner, uv air sanitizer, generator, air duct cleaning & sanitizing.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8134 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
11%
3
2%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 134 reviews

ROGER K.
08/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
It went well. Provided great Service.
Description of Work: Checked and cleaned my two air conditions.

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

RICHARD H.
07/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He spent about 40minutes doing an evaluation and advised that the system was functioning as it should.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected my cooling system

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
$50

Barbara H.
07/2013
4.0
air duct cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The service was prompt and they came on Saturday which was convenient for me. the only issue I had was when the servicer said I needed three pounds of freeon, I asked him how much it was and he said $80. I repeated the amount and he agreed. when he left he said, no it was $80 per pound, so the freeon alone was $240.00 and the humidifier filter was $45 plus what I paid on Angie's list. Was a little upset, but I figured for the promptness I would chalk it up to experience.
Description of Work: checked the A/C, replaced Freeon, replaced filter in humidifier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340

KRISTINE R.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Prompt, efficient and everything working fine.
Description of Work: Seasonal check of AC units.

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
$108

Marion W.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
American Star Residential Service came out and gave me brilliant advice. He came in and told me that if my heater broke, they don't even make spare parts for it anymore. It was 30 or whatever years old and I was skating on borrowed time, which is why I went to replace it. His company was one of the companies that I got a bid from, but as far as the heater inspection, they did very well. He was great. He came in and did his thing. He did the service, but the main value was that my unit was on its way out and if it would have happened while it was zero degrees outside, they would have been busy and I would have been in trouble. I was very, very upfront and told me what I suspected anyway, that the thing was in trouble. Also, it had some cracks and it was a really good time to get rid of it. The Angie's Deal was a good deal.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get my heater inspected. I also got a quote on installing a new heater. He did not charge me anything more than the price of the Big Deal.

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
$69.95

Eric R.
06/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Jim was great, as usual. There right on time, very professional. I really like dealing with this company. They put in a new A/C unit for us last year.
Description of Work: Checked our A/C and cleaned it

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
$59.99

Brian N.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It worked out well. There were no additional charges. This was the first time I used them. I was the one who set the appointment, they were very courteous and easy to work with on the phone, and I know the gentleman seemed very knowledgeable. It was just a check, there were no immediate concerns, he did point out a few things that we should watch because of the age of the unit. If we do have any more concerns, we would call them.
Description of Work: American Star Residential Serv came out for a general maintenance check up. They went over everything inside and out.

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
$59.99

Brian L.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
American Star Residential Service was very good. I liked them. I didn't spend more than the big deal purchase. They came out promptly. They were professional and courteous. With the situation of the furnace, he gave me advice on how to maintain it. He really didn't try to up-sell me anything. All in all, he seemed like an honest broker. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: I used American Star Residential Service for the fall furnace inspection.

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
$69.95

SATYANAND P.
06/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I wanted the service man to show up for A/C serving close to 6pm and definitely after 5pm, as I am not home till 5pm, but the service man shows up at 3pm. When I called up to reschedule and ask why my request for later time not honored - it becomes an argument with owner that they never promised the scheduled time and they can show up anytime between 4 - 6 pm. I had specifically called them before I bought the service thru Angieslist and told them my work schedule and if they can work with me and come in after 5 and hopefully close to 6pm. They assured me, it wouldn't be a problem but they seem to have forgotten all about it or have not made a note of the request and it became an argument with owner. Din't seem like a professional bunch to work with and I had wasted 2 weeks waiting for them.
Description of Work: Showed up at wrong time for serving my A/C and owner kept arguing over the phone that they never promised the time I have requested.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$120

Response from American Star Total Home Comfort
Being in the service business for over 33 years we have learned not to make appointments for an exact time or even appointments for "close to 6pm". We have appointment windows. Your appointment window was for us to arrive between 4pm and 6pm. Our technician was running ahead of time so we called the cell phone number that you gave us. We did not get an answer so our technician stopped by the house. At home was an older adult who told us the we could not do the air conditioning tune-up because you don't get home until after 6pm. When you did call us back you insisted that your appointment was for 6pm. I did check with my staff about your appointment to see what the confusion was. Carol who has been with me for over 3 years confirmed that you were given a window and not an exact time. I apologized for the misunderstanding and offered to send the technician back after 4pm. I did not think it was a problem since someone was already home and was told that your wife would be there shortly at 5pm. You insisted that 6pm was the only option. I could not agree to that yet you kept insisting. I apologized again for the misunderstanding. 6pm would just to late to start. You have two air conditioners and the technician may not be finished to 9pm. That would be a 13 hour work day for him for doing a maintenance call.

William R.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Jim was punctual, and immediately began inspecting my central air unit. He noticed moisture on flue pipe, and recommended it be insulated. He completed the tune-up of the unit, and I have had no problems. Very professional.
Description of Work: Central Air Conditioning inspected, and tune-up performed.

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
$60

Ron K.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. They cleaned up well. They sent us a thank you letter and candies after the service. I thought that was neat.
Description of Work: Came to repair our wall heating unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Janet P.
03/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Eh. It was okay. He didn't come across as very adept or knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Ran a water hose to flush dirt out of the A/C and checked coolant level

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

$59.99

john S.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was very pleases with the repairman, he was very courteous, efficient, assessed the problems quickly, and advised me of the parts needed. He ordered them and was back in a few days to install them.
Description of Work: My air conditioner was rattling and was unsure what was needed. So the repairman determined I needed to replace a few parts. He ordered them right away and was back in a few day to install them.

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
$59.95

Brad C.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He arrived on time. He found the system to be low on refrigerant. Explained to me the options and gave me time to discuss the options with my wife. No pressure at all. We elected to seal the lines and charge the system. Time spent was reasonable (I don't other experiences to compare to). he did not appear careless or rushed and took the time to answer my questions.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's List deal for an A/C tune up. He also performed a refrigerant line seal and charged the refrigerant.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Navi D.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He showed up, did his work diligently, was not creepy, and I was satisfied with the overall experience.
Description of Work: I purchased a furnace maintenance and clean special through angieslist for my annual furnace 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
$99

Lynette H.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fantastic!! We were without heat on a very cold Saturday night late in the evening. We called and Jeff from American Star showed up in under an hour. He worked from 7:15 PM until 9:15 PM and there were no additional labor charges even though it was after hours! We had them out to do a clean and inspect several weeks back at which time he warned us that the blower was going. Yes, we heard noises to confirm that but with the rush of the Holidays put it off. Sure enough, it went bad. I was so relieved that American Star was able to accommodate us after hours and still charged the same price as the quote several weeks earlier. I will use their services in the future because they are the best! Jeff was very knowledgeable and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace blower motor and capacator

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
$757

RUSSELL B.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Family organization, which to me is critical - you deal direct with the stake-holders. They have always been very responsive, helpful, informative, accommodating & fair/competitive. Everything in the process went smooth - Initial call, return call, visit for inspection prior to quote, quotation, scheduling, installation, return call for start-up. Always polite, professional, complete, etc. Willing to respond in a friendly manner to my many, many questions and requests for support information. The only suggestion I might make, is that their quotations should be more detailed, but that's just me, I like to get a lot of detail that most customers probably don't care about - but everything that we covered verbally was done as promised.
Description of Work: I've used these guys in the past for a whole-house A/C installtion. Most recently I called them back to install a "mini-split" heatpump/AC unit, which I just love.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Susanne B.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The servicemen were on time and worked like a well oiled machine. We will keep them though as they really care about the products they offer and the services they provide. We are in good hands
Description of Work: The service was friendly and professional. We had our airconditioner and blower replaced due to leaks. The replacement units are working nicely but were a bit pricy. .

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
$5,000

Ryan H.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When we purchased our house we noticed that one side of the house heated and cooled great, while the other felt like you were outside. The previous owner had 3 other companies try to fix the system with everything from installing an in-duct fan to insulating the ductwork to re-installing a new furnace. Nothing worked. After purchasing an Angies List coupon for furnace cleaning from American Star I asked them if they knew what could be wrong. They sent 3 people out to look at it and determined it was the ductwork. They spent 2 days re-designing the whole system and re-running all the ducts in the basement. The second day 2 guys stayed nearly to 8:30 at night. The house heats evenly - FINALLY! Sounds like something pretty small but it makes a huge difference. These guys are top notch - wouldn't use anyone else.
Description of Work: Redesigned and reinstalled ductwork in the basement.

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
$1,700

judi H.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were prompt and did the work as promised. They went through the results of the inspection when they were finished.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for a furnace inspection.

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
$69.95

Sergio H.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I found the coupon on Angie's list and made an appointment. The tech came out a little late but within a resonable time. He provided the service and tried to sell me additional service but there was no hardsell more like suggestions.
Description of Work: Used coupon for tune up and cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

NANCY R.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service was fine. They did not try to sell anything extra.
Description of Work: They did a air conditioning 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
$59

K R.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Called. Appointment made. They came out and did work. Very easy process..
Description of Work: came out - did system service -- worked on water tank and april aire system. Overall prompt and efficient

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
$60

William S.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very good. I was impressed with the amount of work two men did to clean all the ducting. Did not realize it was such a big job. They we constantly working for almost 5 hours. They covered my floors for there track path. I was very impressed with there dedication to there work. Just felt like I got more than my money's worth? My heating and air condition will always be covered by this company.
Description of Work: Had my heating ducting cleaned for the entire house then had my furnace cleaned and checked for the winter.

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
$600

Lauri R.
11/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
The guys arrived right on time and went straight to work. They spent about 5 hours at the house and did a great job. They cleaned up before they left, explained everything they were doing and in general were super nice and professional. Our furnace sounded about twice as powerful as soon as they were done. My son stopped sneezing and the house is actually cleaner. I could not be more pleased and plan on having them back every year.
Description of Work: 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
$200

Contact information

4300 Lincoln Ave, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008

http://www.sosheat.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

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Heaters

FAQ

American Star Total Home Comfort is currently rated 4.8 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

American Star Total Home Comfort accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, American Star Total Home Comfort offers free project estimates.
Yes, American Star Total Home Comfort offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, American Star Total Home Comfort offers a 0% senior discount.
Yes, American Star Total Home Comfort offers emergency services.
Yes, American Star Total Home Comfort offers warranties.
American Star Total Home Comfort offers the following services: Residential repairs or replacement on furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, air cleaner, uv air sanitizer, generator, air duct cleaning & sanitizing.
Ask for details

Contact information

4300 Lincoln Ave, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008

http://www.sosheat.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