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Central a/c installers in Park Forest

Avatar for NSB Service Tech
NSB Service Tech
4417 Jefferson Drive
4.85(
36
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Approved Pro
NSB Service Tech
4417 Jefferson Drive
4.85(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are a licensed professional heating & cooling company that take great pride in providing a comfort and quality service to our customers at a fair price. It is our mission to provide excellent skill and workmanship to complete customer satisfaction from start to finish of a project. With our trained certified technicians we are well equipped to provide a high quality service

"My technician was very polite, explained everything that was going on with my furnace and what needed to be done.Overall Mr Marvin was awesome if I had my own rating scale I would rate him a 10â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸"

Beverly B on January 2023

We are a licensed professional heating & cooling company that take great pride in providing a comfort and quality service to our customers at a fair price. It is our mission to provide excellent skill and workmanship to complete customer satisfaction from start to finish of a project. With our trained certified technicians we are well equipped to provide a high quality service

"My technician was very polite, explained everything that was going on with my furnace and what needed to be done.Overall Mr Marvin was awesome if I had my own rating scale I would rate him a 10â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸"

Beverly B on January 2023


SRG Mechanical LLC
313 Brickyard Court
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
SRG Mechanical LLC
313 Brickyard Court
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

SRG Mechanical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Fair pricing, quick response time and fast service!"

Elvia D on April 2023

SRG Mechanical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Fair pricing, quick response time and fast service!"

Elvia D on April 2023


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Level 4
6505 27th St.
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Level 4
6505 27th St.
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Give me a call for all your HVAC, Electrical, Gas Piping and plumbing needs 773-620-1800

"Jose was awesome and did an amazing job. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended!"

Brian P on January 2022

Give me a call for all your HVAC, Electrical, Gas Piping and plumbing needs 773-620-1800

"Jose was awesome and did an amazing job. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended!"

Brian P on January 2022


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Able & Willing
8126 North 2000 East Road, Unit 3
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Able & Willing
8126 North 2000 East Road, Unit 3
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
75 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The service is good but the prices was just too fancy."

Al S on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The service is good but the prices was just too fancy."

Al S on March 2025


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NSB Service Tech
Jefferson Drive
5.00(
27
)
Approved Pro
NSB Service Tech
Jefferson Drive
5.00(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
592 local quotes requested

We are a Heating & Air conditioning company that specialize in heating & air conditioning installation and repairs.

"The technician was very professional and respectful of my home by removing and/or covering his shoes as needed. He kept me informed about his progress and issues he found as he continued his work. The furnace is very old, so he conducted research, determined the problem, got the needed parts and completed the job for a reasonable cost. I would definitely use his services again. 5 stars!"

Yvonne B on November 2024

We are a Heating & Air conditioning company that specialize in heating & air conditioning installation and repairs.

"The technician was very professional and respectful of my home by removing and/or covering his shoes as needed. He kept me informed about his progress and issues he found as he continued his work. The furnace is very old, so he conducted research, determined the problem, got the needed parts and completed the job for a reasonable cost. I would definitely use his services again. 5 stars!"

Yvonne B on November 2024


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Santos Construction LLC
15620 117th Court
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Santos Construction LLC
15620 117th Court
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2391 local quotes requested

Welcome! Santos Construction LLC is a family operated company with over 15 years of combined experience in the residential construction area. We are known for providing the very best quality and professional services to the suburbs and Chicagoland area. We specialize in interior and exterior remodeling services such as: Interior Remodeling • Complete Framing • Additions • Dormers • Trim work • Doors • Complete Kitchens • Complete Bathrooms • Drywall • Painting • Subflooring/Flooring Exterior Remodeling • Siding • Hardie Board • Fascia • Soffit •Window installation • Window Capping • Deck/Porch Work • Garages • Sidewalks Shoot me a message or give me a call for any questions Best regards, Jose Soto -President of Santos Construction, LLC

"Very friendly and professional. They made sure my shelf was hung up just the way I wanted."

Stephanie F on February 2025

Welcome! Santos Construction LLC is a family operated company with over 15 years of combined experience in the residential construction area. We are known for providing the very best quality and professional services to the suburbs and Chicagoland area. We specialize in interior and exterior remodeling services such as: Interior Remodeling • Complete Framing • Additions • Dormers • Trim work • Doors • Complete Kitchens • Complete Bathrooms • Drywall • Painting • Subflooring/Flooring Exterior Remodeling • Siding • Hardie Board • Fascia • Soffit •Window installation • Window Capping • Deck/Porch Work • Garages • Sidewalks Shoot me a message or give me a call for any questions Best regards, Jose Soto -President of Santos Construction, LLC

"Very friendly and professional. They made sure my shelf was hung up just the way I wanted."

Stephanie F on February 2025


Smart Dovas LLC
9500 South Halsted Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Smart Dovas LLC
9500 South Halsted Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1111 local quotes requested

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Delano at Smart Dovas did an amazing job in my home. He along with his apprentice. Took their time and did a fantastic job. He even corrected little things around my home that I didn't even mention. After the work was completed, they cleaned my floors so neatly. I truly appreciate their services. I will ne calling them back for other things that I need to have done in my home."

Damita R on March 2025

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Delano at Smart Dovas did an amazing job in my home. He along with his apprentice. Took their time and did a fantastic job. He even corrected little things around my home that I didn't even mention. After the work was completed, they cleaned my floors so neatly. I truly appreciate their services. I will ne calling them back for other things that I need to have done in my home."

Damita R on March 2025


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Budget Right Kitchens LTD., DBA Budget Right Handyman
520 W Erie St
4.46(
4,127
)
Approved Pro
Budget Right Kitchens LTD., DBA Budget Right Handyman
520 W Erie St
4.46(
4,127
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
4617 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Budget Right Handyman is Chicagoland's largest handyman service. We've won the Angie's List Super Service Award for 10 consecutive years. Since 2016, we've completed over 20,000 projects. All of our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee & 1-year warranty on labor.

"Great, professional and knowledgeable."

Kore W on April 2025

Budget Right Handyman is Chicagoland's largest handyman service. We've won the Angie's List Super Service Award for 10 consecutive years. Since 2016, we've completed over 20,000 projects. All of our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee & 1-year warranty on labor.

"Great, professional and knowledgeable."

Kore W on April 2025


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Jack Of All Trades
4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Jack Of All Trades
4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
574 local quotes requested

Hi, my name is Luke. I’ve been a handy man for around 4yrs and love what I do! I can’t wait to help you with your next project and will make sure it leaves you with a smile on your face:)

"Assembly a fireplace it went great"

Julia R on April 2025

Hi, my name is Luke. I’ve been a handy man for around 4yrs and love what I do! I can’t wait to help you with your next project and will make sure it leaves you with a smile on your face:)

"Assembly a fireplace it went great"

Julia R on April 2025


Mike's Handyman Service
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Mike's Handyman Service
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
729 local quotes requested

Handyman doing light plumbing, electrical, moving, assembly, and general home repair. No remodeling or construction. I've been doing many types of repairs for over 30 years. Prompt response and on time to job sites.

"Mike has been an excellent friend and worker for me. I'm so thankful to have found him to take charge of returning a rental house into a prospective home to list on the market. He does great work, responds and communicates well. He's surprised me on a couple of occasions by taking care of some items I thought would require many more dollars to hire a contractor. I didn't mention I live 2,000 miles away from the rental, so it's been a godsend to have Mike onboard. Great guy, does great work."

Douglas W on October 2022

Handyman doing light plumbing, electrical, moving, assembly, and general home repair. No remodeling or construction. I've been doing many types of repairs for over 30 years. Prompt response and on time to job sites.

"Mike has been an excellent friend and worker for me. I'm so thankful to have found him to take charge of returning a rental house into a prospective home to list on the market. He does great work, responds and communicates well. He's surprised me on a couple of occasions by taking care of some items I thought would require many more dollars to hire a contractor. I didn't mention I live 2,000 miles away from the rental, so it's been a godsend to have Mike onboard. Great guy, does great work."

Douglas W on October 2022

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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