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Furnace and air conditioning: who works in the 60305.

74 companies are listed. 66 are from the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026. Each of those held a Village contractor license as of that report and is listed with the date it runs through. 8 are companies River Forest homeowners recommend, with no Village license date. 44 have a full profile from their website and public listings. Then a short checklist to take into any estimate.

Two sources: the Village licensed contractor report, and companies River Forest homeowners recommend. A listing is not a Village recommendation and not a license check. We do not license, inspect or guarantee any contractor. Confirm license, insurance and permits yourself before work begins.

Companies that do this work in River Forest

Two sources. 66 of the 74 companies are from the Village of River Forest contractor report, the official record of who is licensed and bonded to work here. The other 8 are companies River Forest homeowners recommend to each other, marked Neighbor recommendation, which is useful but is not a license check. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list. Confirm the license yourself before work begins.

74 companies, 66 with a Village license date, 44 with a full profile.

  • A-Perfect Climate Inc.

    HVAC · Addison, IL 60101 · Village license through 01/14/2027

    A-Perfect Climate is a heating and cooling company based in Addison that serves residential and commercial customers. Its website lists heating, cooling, water heaters, wine cellar cooling and high velocity systems. The company dates its business to 1987 and advertises emergency service, maintenance plans and financing.

    In business
    Founded 1987
    Service area
    Northwest Chicagoland, including Addison, Aurora, Carol Stream, Elmhurst, Lombard and Naperville
    Financing
    Yes, advertised

    Services

    • Furnace and boiler service
    • Heat pumps
    • Air conditioning
    • Ductless and high velocity systems
    • Water heaters
    • Wine cellar cooling
    • Indoor air quality
    • Commercial HVAC

    Certifications claimed

    • Lennox dealer

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • ABC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electric - Becky Fuscone

    HVAC · Arlington Heights, IL 60004 · Village license through 11/24/2026

    ABC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electric is based in Arlington Heights. Its company materials cover sewer work, plumbing, HVAC and electrical services, and it advertises financing and emergency calls.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicago and surrounding Chicagoland communities
    Financing
    Yes, advertised

    Services

    • Plumbing and water heaters
    • Sewer cleaning and repair
    • Furnaces and boilers
    • Heat pumps and air conditioning
    • Electrical panel upgrades
    • EV chargers
    • Generators

    Certifications claimed

    • NATE-certified HVAC technicians (per company)
    • Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Air Comfort LLC

    HVAC · Broadview, IL 60155 · Village license expired 10/15/2026. Confirm with the Village.

    Air Comfort is a mechanical contractor based in Broadview. Its website focuses on commercial mechanical systems and complex facilities, including HVAC, refrigeration, building controls, electrical and plumbing. It dates the business to 1935 and describes both regional service and national programs through a partner network.

    In business
    Founded 1935
    Service area
    Chicago region, Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southern Wisconsin; national programs through service partners
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Commercial HVAC and refrigeration
    • Central plant systems
    • Building automation
    • Electrical and plumbing systems
    • Preventive maintenance
    • Emergency mechanical service
    • Mechanical system upgrades

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Air Temp Heating and Cooling, Inc.

    HVAC · Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · Village license through 01/06/2027

    Air Temp Heating and Cooling is a family-owned company based in Chicago Ridge that says it was founded in 2014. It provides furnace, air conditioning, boiler and heat pump work, plus duct changes and air quality services. Its site advertises financing, maintenance plans and emergency availability.

    In business
    Family-owned since 2014
    Service area
    Chicagoland, including Chicago Ridge, Hinsdale, Orland Park and other southwest and western suburbs
    Financing
    Yes, advertised

    Services

    • Furnace repair and replacement
    • Air conditioning service
    • Heat pumps
    • Boiler service
    • Ductless mini splits
    • Indoor air quality
    • Zoning and duct alterations

    Certifications claimed

    • Trane dealer

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Al AirNeighbor recommendationHVAC

  • Allied AC & Heating

    HVAC · Palatine, IL 60074 · Village license through 12/07/2026

    Allied AC & Heating has offices in Palatine and Libertyville and dates its HVAC business to 1969. Its services include heating, cooling, water heaters, air quality and specialty systems such as snowmelt.

    In business
    Founded 1969
    Service area
    Northeastern Illinois, with Palatine and Libertyville offices and service in surrounding suburbs
    Financing
    Yes, advertised

    Services

    • Furnaces and boilers
    • Air conditioning
    • Heat pumps and ductless systems
    • Water heaters
    • Indoor air quality
    • Radiant and snowmelt systems
    • HVAC maintenance

    Certifications claimed

    • Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer
    • NATE-certified technicians (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • American Vintage Home

    HVAC · Evanston, IL 60201 · Village license through 06/03/2027

    American Vintage Home is an Evanston company that focuses on heating, cooling and plumbing in older houses. Its published offerings include high velocity SpacePak and Unico systems, boilers, heat pumps, plumbing repairs and sewer work. The company names Oak Park and North Shore communities in its service area and advertises emergency availability.

    In business
    Founded 1985
    Service area
    Chicago North Shore and surrounding communities, including Evanston, Oak Park, Wilmette, Glenview and Chicago
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • High velocity air conditioning
    • Furnaces and boilers
    • Heat pumps
    • Water heaters
    • Plumbing and leak repairs
    • Drain and sewer work
    • Sump pumps
    • Lead pipe replacement

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed and insured (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Amerimak, IncHVAC
    Deerfield, IL 60015Village license through 06/11/2027
  • Andersen MechanicalNeighbor recommendationHVAC
  • Artur Climate Control CorpHVAC
    North Barrington, IL 60010-1927Village license through 04/07/2027

  • Assurance Heating & AC Inc.

    HVAC · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · Village license through 08/13/2027

    Assurance Heating & AC is based in Buffalo Grove, dates its business to 1981 and serves residential and commercial customers. Its website lists Manual J sizing calculations, system design, HVAC repairs, water heaters, duct cleaning and snowmelt systems, and advertises emergency availability.

    In business
    Founded 1981
    Service area
    Cook and Lake counties, including Buffalo Grove, Wilmette, Northbrook and Morton Grove
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Furnace and air conditioning repair
    • Heat pump maintenance
    • HVAC sizing and system design
    • New and replacement installations
    • Indoor air quality
    • Water heaters
    • Duct cleaning
    • Snowmelt systems

    Certifications claimed

    • Carrier dealer

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Assured AirNeighbor recommendationHVAC

Sources: the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026, and 8 companies River Forest homeowners recommend. A row with a license date held a Village contractor license and bond when the report was extracted, which is not a Village recommendation. A date that has since passed is flagged. Rows marked Neighbor recommendation did not come from the Village report, so they carry no date, and their licensing is not verified by this site. Verify current status with Building & Zoning at 708-714-3552 or the live report.

Check before you hire

Four things specific to HVAC work that separate a good estimate from a thin one. The buying guide explains each.

  • Full model numbers for furnace, condenser and coil on the estimate
  • Whether this job needs a Village permit, confirmed with Building & Zoning, and who pulls it
  • Labor warranty stated in years, separate from parts
  • Asked how the water heater vents once the furnace leaves the chimney
  • Village of River Forest: Like-kind replacement is on the Village’s no-permit list, but the contractor must be licensed and bonded with the Village. New equipment, new central air, a fuel or venting change, a relocation or new piping needs a permit. The Village’s express-permit page also lists furnaces and air conditioners, so confirm with Building & Zoning at (708) 714-3552 before work starts. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list.
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