AC Installation in Oak Brook, IL
When the summer heat arrives in Oak Brook, a reliable and efficient air conditioning system is not a luxury—it is a necessity for home comfort. Investing in a new AC installation is a significant decision that impacts your daily comfort, energy bills, and property value for years to come. A successful installation from Amazing Air INC. goes beyond simply placing a new unit; it requires precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of your home’s unique cooling needs. Our approach ensures your new system is perfectly sized, expertly installed, and optimized for peak performance and longevity. Signs it may be time for a new air conditioner include an aging system, frequent repairs, rising energy bills, inconsistent cooling, strange noises, or if it uses R-22 refrigerant. Our comprehensive AC installation process includes an initial home assessment, precise load calculation, expert equipment selection, professional installation, system commissioning, and a homeowner walkthrough.
Expert AC Installation in Oak Brook, IL
When the summer heat arrives in Oak Brook, a reliable and efficient air conditioning system is not a luxury—it is a necessity for home comfort. Investing in a new AC installation is a significant decision that impacts your daily comfort, energy bills, and property value for years to come. A successful installation goes beyond simply placing a new unit; it requires precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of your home’s unique cooling needs. Our approach ensures your new system is perfectly sized, expertly installed, and optimized for peak performance and longevity.
Signs It May Be Time for a New Air Conditioner
Deciding whether to repair an aging air conditioner or invest in a new one can be challenging. While a simple repair might seem like the easier option, there are clear indicators that a full replacement is the more prudent and cost-effective choice in the long run.
Your System is Over 10-15 Years Old: Even well-maintained air conditioners lose efficiency as they age. A system that is more than a decade old likely uses outdated technology and refrigerant, making it far less efficient than modern units.
Frequent and Costly Repairs: If you find yourself scheduling repairs every summer, the accumulated costs can quickly approach the price of a new installation. A new system provides reliability and eliminates the constant worry of an unexpected breakdown during a heatwave.
Rising Energy Bills: An unexplained spike in your summer utility bills is often the first sign that your AC is struggling. As components wear out, the system must work harder and longer to cool your home, consuming significantly more electricity.
Inconsistent Cooling and Hot Spots: If some rooms in your home are comfortable while others remain warm and stuffy, your AC may be improperly sized or losing its capacity to distribute cool air effectively.
Strange Noises or Odors: Loud banging, grinding, or screeching noises are serious warning signs of major mechanical failure. Similarly, persistent musty odors could indicate mold growth within the unit or ductwork, posing a risk to your indoor air quality.
Uses R-22 Refrigerant: The production and import of R-22 refrigerant have been phased out due to its environmental impact. If your older system uses R-22, any repair involving a refrigerant leak will be exceptionally expensive and difficult, making replacement a more logical solution.
Our Comprehensive AC Installation Process
A flawless installation is the foundation of an efficient and reliable cooling system. We follow a meticulous, step-by-step process designed to ensure every aspect of your new AC installation is handled with precision and care, delivering optimal comfort from day one.
1. Initial Home Assessment and Consultation: Our process begins with a thorough evaluation of your Oak Brook home. We don't just look at your old unit; we assess your entire home environment. This includes examining the quality of your insulation, the number and type of windows, your home’s orientation to the sun, ceiling height, and the existing ductwork's condition. This initial consultation allows us to understand your comfort preferences and any specific challenges your home presents.
2. Precise Load Calculation (Manual J): One of the most critical steps in any AC installation is performing a professional load calculation, often referred to as a Manual J calculation. This is not a simple estimate based on square footage. It is an in-depth engineering analysis that accounts for all the factors gathered during our home assessment. An accurate load calculation ensures your new air conditioner is perfectly sized. An undersized unit will run constantly without ever reaching the desired temperature, while an oversized unit will cycle on and off too frequently, failing to dehumidify the air properly and causing unnecessary wear and tear.
3. Expert Equipment Selection and System Design: With the precise cooling load determined, we guide you through selecting the right equipment for your needs and budget. We help you understand key performance metrics like the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), which measures cooling efficiency. We will recommend a range of high-quality central air conditioners, heat pumps, or ductless mini-split systems that match your home's requirements. We also discuss options for integrating smart thermostats and other indoor air quality enhancements.
4. Professional Installation and Site Preparation: On installation day, our certified technicians work diligently to protect your home, using drop cloths and shoe covers to keep the work area clean. If an old system is being replaced, we will safely disconnect and remove it in accordance with all environmental regulations. We then prepare the site for the new equipment, ensuring the concrete pad for the outdoor condenser is level and secure and that the indoor evaporator coil is positioned for optimal airflow.
5. System Commissioning and Testing: Once the new equipment is installed, we don't just turn it on and leave. We perform a detailed commissioning process to verify its performance. This involves charging the system with the precise amount of refrigerant specified by the manufacturer, testing electrical connections for safety, measuring airflow throughout the duct system, and checking thermostat calibration. This final quality control check ensures your system operates at its peak efficiency and delivers the comfort you expect.
6. Homeowner Walkthrough and Education: Before we consider the job complete, we walk you through your new system. We’ll show you how to operate the thermostat, explain the system's features, and provide essential maintenance tips, such as how and when to change the air filter. We want you to feel confident and comfortable with your new investment.
Customer Testimonials
Exceptional service and professionalism, exceeding expectations every time.
The service is in the name: AMAZING. My experience from the quote with Doug to the installation by Dave and Jose was absolutely wonderful, transparent, informative, efficient, friendly, and professional. They REALLY know what they're doing. I can't thank them enough for installing my new furnace and AC in my condo. Definitely recommend this amazing company.
My central A/C went out and they came and fixed it the same day I called them. From the first point of contact to the service provided, I experienced outstanding customer service. The technician Donnie was great! He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient with my questions. They have a reasonable comprehensive membership program that I decided to join seeing my systems are getting old.
Great service, nice people!
Thad scheduled a service and all I can say is Thank you. Martin who came out to do the service was kind, friendly, informative and made sure everything was running the way it should. He was awesome. Thank you Martin and Thank you Amazing for being an awesome company from the first phone call to the install to the maintenance. You definitely have my business.
A trusted company and great service from Phillip
Dave is a very hard worker from the time he got here until the time he left. We felt comfortable with him in the house. He was polite. He installed our furnace and made sure everything worked correctly. Installed a new thermostat and helped get it up and running. Thank you Dave we appreciate your time and effort.
Very quick and very professional. The tech Phillip has serviced my unit the past 2 times and he is awesome. Very friendly, very hopeful and very efficient. Def recommend him and your company!!
Yearly check on furnace and ac. Phillip did a very thorough job checking both systems.
Phillip, Dave, and Jose were couldn't have been nicer. They installed my new water heater amazingly fast!
Phillip was on time and did a great job. Thanks Amazing!
They were able to add us in at the last minute, we're on time, quick and responsive
Fast, friendly service. Phil was on time and polite. I am very happy with the service we received.
Thave been using Amazing for years and they have always done a great job. The staff is trustworthy and professional. Amazing has installed my furnace (5 yrs. ago), my water heater (2 yrs. ago), and now my new Air conditioner. I highly recommend Amazing.
Philip came on time, very personable, and knowledgeable. Can always rely on Amazing Air for all our needs.
Dave was fantastic! He installed our new furnace and answered all questions. He cleaned up everything and made sure not to leave anything behind. Customer service has also been fantastic. I would highly recommend them!
Great installation of central AC by the Amazing Air team of Dave and Jose. Competitive pricing and great service as always.
I have been using amazing air for many years. They do an amazing job and their rates are reasonable. I was happy that Ace finally retired but will miss him. Mike is a wonderful replacement for Ace. Mike explained everything and was very pleasant to work with.
Donny took care of us with our annual furnace inspection and cleaning. Dave came and installed our new humidifier. They both were very kind, friendly, and professional. They know their trades! We definitely recommend Amazing Air, Inc., for all your heating and cooling needs.
Uriel, did an excellent job on quickly repairing an older commercial unit on the roof. He worked tirelessly to secure a new part and ensure the unit was up and running same day ! Great job !
Mike and Dominic took out my 22 yr old furnace and replaced a new one on the3 rd floor. So had a lot of steps to carry up and old out. Don’t exaggerate job finished up and cleaned up everything a very cold day great people to work with.! Great co
My furnace was cleaned and maintained. The technician was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend Amazing Air.
We had a problem with our furnace, called Amazing Air for service, within an hour they had a serviceman out, diagnosed our issue and helped us come up with an informed solution. They installed a new furnace for us the next day and did an excellent, professional job. Dave and Mike were very informative and did a great job with the instalation
Mike, was awesome today. He quickly assessed the situation and fix our problem. He’s a true professional at what he does and will recommend him and Amazing to anyone who needs a great heating and cooling system technician. -Russell W. and Mandy J.
This place is fantastic.they offered to bring out temporary heat while we waited for installation. Doug gave us a great estimate and explained in detail what we needed without any attempt to upsell or hard sell. Mike provided a flawless professional installation. I definitely recommend Amazing Air.
Dave from amazing just finished installing our new furnace. He did a wonderful job. There should be more techs like him. Very hard worker, sociable and thorough. Doug should take him out to lunch sometime. Very happy and satisfied with the service amazing provides us.
Dave and Jose we courteous and respectful to us and our home. They removed our old furnace and installed the new one efficiently and professionally They made sure that everything was operating properly. My compliments to them and everyone at Amazing Air.
Our tech came on time,was very friendly, checked out our furnace and water heater and other than we have an older unit everything checked out fine.He did a great job, hope we see him again for any future services!
Do you need a winter furnace tune up? Call Amazing! I have literally been using them for decades and you will not find a better company. They are dependable, reputable and they know their stuff. The techs are all personable, kind, neat, courteous guys. Shout out to Mike P! I promise you will be 100% satisfied with this company. Just tell them Myra Sent you 😉
Very happy with this company .No issues with arriving to take care of issues with air company,Phillip is great ,explains everything in detail Very hospitable,and cares about your needs,am very happy to have Amazing Air for my Hvac needs
A very nice gentleman showed up (I think his name was Phil). I was very happy with the service. It was easy and I really didn’t need to do anything.
Amazing Air, Inc. does a wonderful job maintaining our furnace. The technician, Uriel, was prompt, kind, and thorough. We appreciate their service & upkeep of our system.
We had a check up done on Air Conditioner, Phillip was our technician, he was fast friendly and even fought off some wasps trying to hide out near our compressor.
Fantastic experience with our air conditioner replacement. Dave and Jose did an AMAZING job and were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.
Quick response and great service! Mike arrived earlier than expected which was great. He knew what the issue was with my AC unit and thoroughly explained everything. Fixed the problem quickly and neatly!
Reliable, prompt, knowledgeable, friendly technicians. They offer a nice plan which covers any labor cost, including the A/C clean & check which Phil came out to do today. Great job Phil, thank you!!
Very happy with Amazing. I've relied on them for years and including a very reasonable maintenance plan. Phil was out earlier this week for annual A/C tune up and continued Amazing Air's commitment to being best in class.
Phillip was on time and very considerate of my house using his shoe covers each time entering my house. He did a great job cleaning the furnace and air conditioner. Amazing Air is a very good company .
Since we have the gold package Phil was able to be dispatched to our house in a reasonable amount of time the same day I called. When Phil arrived he was polite and professional. Diagnosed the problem quickly and fixed it. Great work on a 95 degree day! More
Amazing Air has always been good to us, but recently we had work done and Dave and Jose did an exceptional job. Very friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable with their expertise. Thank you.
Customer service by office staff and techs is top quality. Mike (tech) is friendly and is great at explaining what he is seeing and doing. He saved me a lot of $ by repairing my current humidifier instead of replacing it.
Amazing did a great job, came early and worked efficiently. Dave and Jose were very polite, friendly, and very respectful of our home. At the end they explained everything they did and walked me through everything involved including routine maintenance. Thanks for doing a great job!
Dave and Jose we courteous and respectful to us and our home. They removed our old furnace and installed the new one efficiently and professionally They made sure that everything was operating properly. My compliments to them and everyone at Amazing Air.
Technician from Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning came out on time and very respectful and polite and completed the maintenance services and he reviewed with me him the finding. Also call center very helpful in scheduling appointment! Thank you!
I have become accustomed to good service by Amazing Air and my most recent visit met my expectations. On-time as scheduled , polite, efficient & thorough. Been using Amazing for almost 20 years and will continue to do so.
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