HVAC Repair and Service in Skokie, IL
Furnace and air conditioner repair, replacement and tune-ups for Skokie homes.
A written estimate before any work starts. Lennox Premier Dealer, and we repair most other major brands.
Family owned since 2008. Our Glenview office at 1975 N Lake Terrace is a short drive from Skokie.
Short version. Top Air Solutions provides HVAC service in Skokie, IL: furnace and air conditioner repair, replacement and seasonal tune-ups. A technician finds the cause first and gives you a written estimate before any work starts. Our office is in neighboring Glenview, and we are a Lennox Premier Dealer that also repairs most other major brands.
Source: CMAP Community Data Snapshot for Skokie, June 2026, using 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
HVAC in Skokie's mid-century homes
The median Skokie home was built in 1959, and about two out of three were built between 1940 and 1969. The Department of Energy notes that most new homes did not come with central air until the late 1960s (Department of Energy history of air conditioning). So in a lot of Skokie houses, central air was added years after the house was built, running through ductwork that was laid out for heat.
That can show up as an upstairs bedroom that never cools down in July, or rooms at the end of long duct runs that stay warmer than the rest of the house. When we quote a new furnace or air conditioner in Skokie, we size it to the house and the ducts as they are today, not to the label on the old unit.
HVAC services in Skokie
- Furnace repair and tune-ups. No heat, short cycling, new noises, and the yearly fall tune-up.
- Furnace replacement. A free in-home estimate, with the new furnace sized to your house.
- AC repair. Warm air from the vents, an outdoor unit that will not start, or ice on the lines.
- AC installation. New central air, matched to your furnace and ductwork.
- HVAC maintenance. The furnace checked in the fall and the AC in the spring.
- Thermostat installation. Smart and programmable thermostats, wired and set up.
- Duct repair and sealing. Leaky, crushed or disconnected ductwork.
Call and tell us what the system is doing. We diagnose first and put the price in writing before any work starts.
How a service call works
- Tell us what is happening. What the system is doing and when it started. That helps us send the right parts.
- Diagnosis first. The technician tests the system and finds the cause before talking about fixes.
- A written estimate. You see the price before any work starts, and we tell you if a repair makes more sense than a replacement.
- The repair. Our trucks carry common furnace and AC parts, so most repairs are finished on the first visit.
Repair or replace?
ENERGY STAR suggests thinking about replacement when an air conditioner is more than 10 years old or a furnace is more than 15 (ENERGY STAR's replacement guide). Age alone does not decide it: frequent repairs, rising bills and rooms that never get comfortable matter more. If the equipment is younger and one part failed, repair almost always makes more sense. We price both options in writing and let you decide.
Replacing? We are a Lennox Premier Dealer and install other major brands too. Monthly payment plans are available through Wisetack. See financing.
Skokie and nearby towns
We work on furnaces and air conditioners across Skokie, from our Glenview office at 1975 N Lake Terrace. We also cover nearby Glenview, Wilmette, Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook and Park Ridge. For everything we do on heating and cooling, see heating and cooling services.
Skokie HVAC FAQ
How much does HVAC repair cost in Skokie?
It depends on the part and the time the repair takes. Cleaning a flame sensor is a much smaller job than replacing a blower motor or an AC compressor. We diagnose first and give you a written estimate, so you know the price before any work starts.
Why is one room in my Skokie house always hot in summer?
In older homes it is often the ductwork. If central air was added after the house was built, the ducts were laid out for heat, and the rooms at the end of long runs or upstairs get less cool air. We check airflow room by room before recommending anything.
Can a 1950s house take a high-efficiency furnace?
Usually, yes. A 95% furnace needs new PVC venting out the side of the house and a drain for the water it produces, so the price includes that work. We look at both options during the free in-home estimate.
How often should my furnace and AC be serviced?
Once a year for each: the furnace in the fall and the air conditioner in the spring. A heat pump should be serviced twice a year because it runs in both seasons.
Do you repair all furnace and AC brands?
Yes. We service Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, York, American Standard and most other brands, whoever installed them.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes. Our technicians hold EPA Section 608 certification, the federal credential for handling refrigerants.
Ready to book? Call 847-565-7990 or book online.
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Top Air Solutions
1975 N Lake Terrace
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-565-7990
Email: contact@topairhvac.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:00. Sunday closed.
We also have offices in Oak Brook and Addison for the west suburbs. Not sure we cover your town? Check our service areas or call.