Althoff Industries

Name: Althoff Industries
Address: 8001 S Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, US
Telephone: 815-455-7000
Rating: 4.5

8001 S Rte 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-7000

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89% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Areas Served by Althoff Industries:

Chicago–North
Chicago–South
Cook Co.–Central
Cook Co.–North
Cook Co.–South
DuPage Co.
Kane Co.
Lake Co.
McHenry Co.

Equipment company services/installs:

Humidifiers
Air ducts (sheet metal work)
Central air conditioners
Electric furnaces
Gas furnaces

Hot water heating systems
Hot water systems pipes & radiators
Electronic air cleaners
Heat pumps
Attic fans

Consumer Comments for Althoff Industries

Consumer from Crystal Lake, IL
Apr 22, 2024

Outstanding HVAC company. Provide best products. Provide and explain options. Excellent installation services. Excellent maintenance services. Very responsive to urgent requests. Very respectful of customers. Very informative. Good communicator.

Consumer from Glenview, IL
Oct 17, 2023

Very professional.

Consumer from Fox River Grove, IL
May 15, 2023

Not always the least expensive, but service is excellent and being member of the club is worth the benefits.

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