Heating & Air Conditioning / HVAC near Highland Park

“Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish!

My air conditioner went out during a stretch of extremely hot weather, and unfortunately, my dogs and I couldn’t comfortably stay in the house. I initially contacted another HVAC company and received an extremely outlandish quote. Fortunately, I found Dave and Carefree Comfort through a family recommendation, and the difference between the two experiences was night and day.

I believe Dave himself came out to look at my system initially, although I wasn’t home at the time and had a family member there. From the very beginning, he was upfront, honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. I had several conversations with Dave about the options, pricing, and financing, and I never felt pressured to make a decision.

The immediate problem was that my air conditioner had a leak. However, given the age of my HVAC system, I knew that replacing just the AC could potentially mean facing another major expense before long. Dave took the time to really evaluate the entire system. He did tests to assess the airflow and immediately identified problems that explained issues I had been experiencing for years—including inconsistent temperatures throughout the house and poor airflow.

He also identified that the ductwork from when the original system was installed more than 12 years ago was poorly done and leaking. He explained what needed to be corrected and ultimately gave me an excellent price to replace the AC, the HVAC system, and the ductwork, as well as relocate the HVAC system into my crawl space.

They even enlarged my interior return vent and made significant improvements to the ductwork in my crawl space. The difference in airflow has been incredible. The air coming from my vents actually feels cold now, and my house is more comfortable than it has been since I purchased it.

One thing that really mattered was how much Dave worked with me when I was in a difficult situation. Because of the AC leak and the extreme heat, I couldn’t comfortably stay in my home. Once I decided to move forward with Carefree Comfort, Dave arranged for one of his technicians to come out the very next day to add Freon, so that my dogs and I could safely and comfortably return home while the scheduled the install and I submitted for a village permit. That meant so much to me.

When installation day arrived, I was expecting the project to take approximately three days. They sent three technicians, arrived promptly at 8 a.m., and made incredible progress from the moment they arrived. They were professional, friendly, respectful of my home, and communicated with me throughout the process. They came back the following morning, again right on time, and completed everything in two days instead of three.

Even after only having the new system for a short time, I can already tell that the AC isn’t having to work nearly as hard to keep my house at a comfortable temperature.

I would not want anyone else working on my HVAC system going forward. Carefree Comfort has earned my business for any future HVAC needs, and I will absolutely recommend them to my family and friends.

If you’re looking for an HVAC company that is honest, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about doing the job right, I cannot recommend Dave and Carefree Comfort enough.“

“If you need a plumber, why trust anyone else since Pasquesi Plumbing has over 50 years of experience? The company gives you advanced confirmation and information on when your plumber will arrive. And when my plumber arrived (at the scheduled time), he was courteous and competent. He annswered all my questions and I am confident he knew what he was talking about.“

“Excellent last minute service!! Bernard was amazing and helped us out with a lat call and made room for us in his scheduler!!!Thank you so much and God bless you!“

“Heet and Andy came to do air duct and dryer vent cleaning. They did a great job. We will plan to call them again next time.“

“Josh R. was very professional and courteous. He answered all my questions and gave me a few suggestions. I purchased my AC/Furnace units quite a few years ago from Cahill and have enjoyed their service ever since that time.“

“I'm a new home owner and AA Service Co was great to work with from start to finish. They were very kind and timely, including with sending a certificate of liability for my HOA. I needed a gasline adjusted in my kitchen so that my newer stove could actually sit back where it is supposed to and not jut out awkwardly into the kitchen. Scott made short work of the job and answered all my questions. I appreciated the texts letting me know about arrival times and reminders.“

“Had a problem very late at night called the 24 hour service number and they called us as soon as they opened , had repair men Roy & Bruce here and they resolved the problem quickly ,needed service call on 12/8/22 , Nick came out today replaced the part on our furnace and did a great job , on 4/18/23 Roy & Bruce came out to do our annual check on our a/c unit and did a fine job
5/28/26 had a appointment to get our annual A/C unit checked , Daniel and Dennis were very professional, did a thorough check and cleaning on the A/C unit and explained to me what was found , very happy with results.“

“Thank you, Anthony—he is an excellent technician. He quickly and thoroughly cleared a deep-seated clog in the sink drain and also inspected and fixed a few other related issues.“

“Matt did a great job at fixing my ac problem.
He knew right away what the problem was and cleaned up very well after.
A wonderful personality too!“

“Estimate was accurate, thorough, and on time. Technician was articulate and knowledgeable.“

“They're very knowledgeable and reliable of the HVAC system and doing their best to get the project done. Highly recommended.“

“I had a great experience with Avi and Damian! They did a good job cleaning my HVAC vents and were very professional, friendly, and thorough.“

“5+. Fast response. Quick diagnosis. Clear next steps. A full sense of customer appreciation from first call to action plan.“

“I replaced two heating and ac units last year with Louis and team at Comfort. I just had them out for an annual system check. Can’t speak more highly of their work then and now. I really appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism.“

“I was so lucky that Daniel from Effective Air came to look at my A/C even though he was done with his shift. He was very good at explaining all the parts on the A/C and found my problem pretty quickly. He was able to fix it right away. He is very polite and professional. Highly recommend!“

“I don’t write reviews often, but Air Blue Heating & Cooling truly deserves this one. From my very first call, everyone I spoke with was friendly, patient, and professional. They kept me updated, answered all my questions, and made the whole process feel stress-free.

Our technician, Chris, was outstanding. He arrived on time, was respectful, and clearly knew what he was doing. He took the time to walk me through what he was checking, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and never made me feel pressured. It was clear he genuinely cared about helping, not just finishing a job and leaving.

It’s hard these days to find a company that is honest, reliable, and truly customer-focused, but Air Blue continues to prove they are. I’m grateful for their service and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team they can trust.“

“Called for troubleshooting carbon monoxide alarm sensor. They were quick to resond. Very happy with service.“

“Rick, Steven and their team did an outstanding job diagnosing our problem and coming up with the best solution to our very difficult sewer nightmare. 60 + year house with disintegrating cast iron pipes everywhere. Team installed liners and managed to save the finished floors. Rick and Steve were real pros that know what they’re doing and excellent working with customers. I was very comfortable with this team knowing that they were honest and that they had my back. Thanks D.“

“Mike did a great job? New boiler installed. Mike and assistant Jose were very professional, courteous and on time. I highly recommend Mike and Jose.“

“Dominick was awesome. Explained everything and fixed our issue quickly. Great responsive company.“

“My repair expert came as soon as he could when my air conditioner broke, and in a few minutes, he had it fixed. I'm grateful that you guys saved my life; keep up the wonderful job!“

“Beck's is simply the best central air conditioning company around -- total competence and integrity and customer orientation.

The central air in my condo failed in mid -June, diagnosed as attributable to a leak of the old refrigerant (R-22) at an unknown location between my rooftop compressor and my unit.

Two other air conditioning companies tried to sell me a new compressor and other components, with bids of about $10,000 each.
Only Beck's did not try to sell me new, expensive equipment. They conducted a thorough investigation and isolated the refrigerant leak on the roof. They repaired the leak, replaced one component that was rusted, flushed out all of the old R-22 refrigerant the length of the line, and replaced it with new refrigerant. Of course, they performed a rigorous performance check to make sure everything was working properly. Total cost about $1,600, less than 1/6 of what Beck's competition wanted to charge me.

I have lived in my condo for nearly 5 years, and the air conditioning works better and brings the temperature to my desired setting quicker than ever before.

The company is run by two brothers, Alex and Nico Ugolini, who took over the business from their father. He obviously did a great job, because they are great at what they do, always punctual, respectful, and HONEST. (I am not a family member or friend, and never heard of this company until my problem a month ago.)“

“We have been with Altech for a long time and they have always been excellent with their service and recommendations. Our new AC is fantastic!“

“I’ve been a GV’s customer for many years. The techs, including Sam who visited recently, are all very friendly, polite and knowledgeable. They are reliably on time, and the work is high quality.“

“Vlad was professional and friendly
He got a very difficult job handled
We would love to have him return. We need Hvac service.“

“The team worked to find me the most cost-effective solution and did a great job with the installation, as well as the post-sales follow-up.“

“Highly professional company, great people. Quick turn around. Outstanding quality.
Million thanks! 🙏“