Gleason & Elfering Heating & Air Conditioning

Name: Gleason & Elfering Heating & Air Conditioning
Address: 1246 Karl Ct, Wauconda, IL, 60084, US
Telephone: 847-566-6009
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 0.5

1246 Karl Ct
Wauconda, IL 60084 847-566-6009

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23 ratings
43% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 27% higher than average
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Areas Served by Gleason & Elfering Heating & Air Conditioning:

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

Equipment company services/installs:

Air duct cleaning
Humidifiers
Air ducts (sheet metal work)
Oil furnaces
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 Gleason & Elfering Heating & Air Conditioning

Consumer from Northbrook, IL
Dec 20, 2022

Since 2013, I was a subscription client with Convenient HVAC which Gleason acquired in 2021. Most every time these companies come out for Fall or Spring tune-ups the tech finds some fault which they recommend servicing. Nov 2022, the Gleason tech said my Lennox furnace capacitor was out of spec and leaking and my furnace igniter should be replaced; respective costs $308 and $464, BUT with my 20% subscription member discount, only $618. I had them do the job but was unhappy with the cost. Afterward, I checked part costs online. Together parts were about $50. I went down to open the furnace panel. The capacitor was right there in front easy to snap in and out! The igniter was visible and I estimated it might take ME less than an hour to remove and replace. I called to complain about the high price. I called two other contractors to get pricing on replacing those parts on my model furnace without a "20% member discount". Those contractors Ibbotson and Servicemax came in at $434 and $493 respectively which included the cost of a service call besides the parts replacement. Mind you I had no service call charge from Gleason because I pay to have them come out Spring and Fall in advance. Gleason would not adjust their super HIGH parts replacement pricing. Beware.

Consumer from Des Plaines, IL
Dec 26, 2019

Our condo association made a group buy of new AC units this year and I was very impressed with the service we received!

Consumer from Lake Villa, IL
Dec 21, 2019

Terrible. Stay away.

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