Common problems
- AC blowing warm air
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Central AC repair
- Seasonal tune-ups
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
Get connected
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Signs you should call
Here is what Chicago callers mention most:
- AC blowing warm air
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
The local picture in Chicago
Alleys run behind most Chicago blocks, and detached garages usually open onto the alley rather than the street. Most of the city has combined sewers, so a heavy summer storm can push water back up through basement floor drains.
Chicago has more lead service lines than any other U.S. city, roughly 400,000, and the city runs a replacement program. In larger walk-ups the heat may be central and run by the building, so renters should report heat problems to the landlord or super first.
Long, bitter winters make heating the priority. A furnace or boiler that fails during a cold snap is an emergency, so a fall tune-up is worth scheduling early. Two-flats and three-flats, brick buildings with one apartment per floor, are everywhere in Chicago, and many date to the early 1900s.
Local rules before you book
Ask about utility rebates before you replace equipment. ComEd and other local programs have offered incentives for efficient systems and heat pumps at various times. Illinois has no statewide HVAC license, so ask about the city license and the permit from the Department of Buildings.
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We pass your request to an independent heating and cooling company who covers Chicago.
- Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.
What to have ready
Find the model number on your furnace, boiler or outdoor unit and have it ready when the tech calls.
What people ask us
Which parts of Chicago can you help with?
Yes, as long as a pro is free. Chicago ZIP codes 60018, 60106, 60601, 60602, 60603 and others are in range, and that includes Logan Square, Lincoln Park, Pilsen and Hyde Park.
How often should I change the filter?
Every one to three months for most homes, more often with pets or allergies. A clogged filter strains the system.
What is a heat pump?
It moves heat instead of making it, heating in winter and cooling in summer. Modern cold-climate models work well even in freezing weather.
Is it safe to run my AC if it is making a noise?
Rattles from loose panels are minor. Grinding, squealing or burning smells are not. Turn it off and call.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Chicago, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 60018, 60106, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60625, 60626, 60628, 60629, 60630, 60631, 60632, 60633, 60634, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60639, 60640, 60641, 60642, 60643, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653, 60654, 60655, 60656, 60657, 60659, 60660, 60661, 60707, 60827
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Other services in Chicago
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To be clear, VendorReach does not send its own crews. The work itself is done by an independent heating and cooling company who answers for the job and the bill. Get the details in writing if that makes you more comfortable.