Kyle from Shavitz did a wonderful maintenance job on my HVAC today. He was knowledgeable, communicated well and incredibly polite. A pleasure to work with. He really knows his stuff!
HVAC Contractor
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
4.9(2985 reviews) Skokie Established 1904
About Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning
Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning is a fourth-generation, family-owned HVAC company in Skokie whose history dates to 1904. Its website says the business began as Sam Lazar's Chicago ice and coal delivery business and now provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with live dispatchers. It lists air conditioning, furnaces, boilers, radiant floor heating, heat pumps including geothermal, ductless systems, water heaters, indoor air quality, zoning, snowmelt systems and commercial heating and cooling. Its maintenance plan includes 38-point tune-ups, carbon monoxide checks, 25% off repairs and filters, priority service and a 3-year guarantee on replaced parts, and the company says no work starts until the customer approves the price. Six of the eight Google reviews shown below say the technician explained the work or the equipment.
Services
Air conditioning
Furnace installation and replacement
Boilers and boiler repair
Radiant floor heating
Heat pumps
Geothermal heat pumps
Dual-fuel systems
Ductless systems
Air handlers
Water heaters
Indoor air quality
Zone control systems
Snowmelt systems
Home automation
Ductwork and duct repair
Commercial heating and cooling
Maintenance plan
Categories
Directory categoryHVAC Contractor
Listed on Google underHeating contractorAir conditioning repair serviceAir conditioning system supplierFurnace repair serviceHeating equipment supplierRepair service
Good to know
- Founded
- 1904; fourth-generation family owned and operatedSource: Official website
- Emergency service
- Service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with live dispatchersSource: Official website
- Maintenance plan
- 38-point tune-ups, carbon monoxide checks, 25% off repairs and filters, priority serviceSource: Official website
- Parts guarantee
- For maintenance plan members, every part replaced is guaranteed for 3 yearsSource: Official website
- Pricing
- Upfront pricing; no work starts until the customer approves itSource: Official website
- License
- License number 1698271Source: Official website
- Financing
- Financing options availableSource: Official website
- Parking and access
- Free parking lot; wheelchair accessible restroomSource: Google Business Profile
Reviews
Google reviews rated four stars and above. The 4.9-star rating reflects all 2985 Google reviews.
Niall was thorough and knowledgeable, explaining everything clearly.
Shavtiz technician Amitye arrived timely, very polite and knowledgable. He was thorough in his maintenance of our heating systems and went over a detailed review of the equipment with me along with answering all of my questions. Highly recommend Shavitz and Amitye.
Response from the ownerThank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear Jake provided prompt, professional, and efficient service. We’re proud to have such knowledgeable technicians on our team, and your kind words mean a lot to all of us at Shavitz Heating & Cooling. Thanks again for your support!
David called to let me know he was running late. He quickly inspected my boiler and checked out the problem with the igniter. He tested the thermostat and changed the batteries. Everything was explained clearly. Worth the reasonable price of the service call .
Response from the ownerThank you for the great review! We’re glad David provided prompt, professional service and took the time to clearly explain what he found with your boiler, igniter, and thermostat. We also appreciate you recognizing the value of our service. At Shavitz Heating & Cooling, we strive to provide thorough, honest, and dependable heating service at a fair price. Thank you for trusting us with your heating maintenance!
Everything was as expected. Team walked me through all the new equipment. They took away all garbage and left the work areas spotless.
Response from the ownerThank you for the excellent review! We’re glad everything went as expected and that our team took the time to walk you through your new equipment. We take pride in leaving every work area clean and treating your home with care from start to finish. Thank you for choosing Shavitz Heating & Cooling for your heating and AC installation and HVAC maintenance needs we truly appreciate your trust!
Jonathan was a great technician! He explained everything clearly. Safety is clearly a big priority for him, and he described some options. Would highly recommend Jonathan!
Response from the ownerThank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear Jonathan provided such a great experience. We take pride in having technicians who prioritize safety, communicate clearly, and make sure our customers understand their options. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust in Shavitz Heating & Cooling for your HVAC maintenance needs!
Performed a thorough maintenance service and did an excellent job explaining the work completed and providing clear recommendations.
Response from the ownerThank you for the excellent review! We’re glad to hear our technician provided thorough HVAC maintenance and took the time to clearly explain the work completed and recommendations. At Shavitz Heating & Cooling, we believe in keeping our customers informed and confident in their home’s comfort system. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent experience. Efficient, friendly and capable.
Response from the ownerThank you for the excellent review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our team. We take pride in providing efficient, friendly, and dependable HVAC service to our customers throughout River North and the Gold Coast. We truly appreciate you choosing Shavitz Heating & Cooling and look forward to keeping your home comfortable year-round!