Since 1981, Herchenbach Mechanical Inc. has been a family-owned and operated heating and air conditioning company. We pride ourselves on satisfying customers by providing second-to-none HVAC service. From the time we entered the HVAC industry, our primary objective has been to offer families and friends in the Lake County community a comfort solution that matches their lifestyles and does so in a cost-effective way. When it comes to business, we put people and their comfort needs first - that's our satisfaction guarantee.
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Finding a heating and air conditioning company you can trust for the long haul is important when it comes to keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape. It's better to have one family doctor who knows you than many of them who don't, after all. At Herchenbach Mechanical Inc., we want to get to know you, your home environment and your HVAC system.
The last thing you want to do is come home from a hard day's work in the middle of the summer to a broken air conditioner. That's why it's essential that you take care of minor air conditioning repairs before they turn major. And it's also a good idea for Gurnee residents to invest in annual air conditioning maintenance to improve system performance and avoid costly repairs in the future.
There's no doubt that winters in Lake County can be severe, resulting in extremely cold temperatures and enormous amounts of snow. To avoid coming back to a frosty and frigid home after a long day's work, it's important that you maintain your heating system so it operates properly when you depend on it the most.
Is there anything worse than waking up to a malfunctioning furnace during the middle of winter in Mundelein, Gurnee, Lake Villa, Grayslake, IL, or the surrounding areas? With our famously harsh weather, a sudden heating system failure can spell serious trouble in your home. When your heater goes cold, you need a neighborhood contractor who can provide swift, effective furnace repair services.
Reviews (14)
ALice A.
Jun 30, 2022
Highly recommend Herchenbach Mechanical for your HVAC needs in Lake County. They are family owned and operated. A few years ago, my old AC from the 1990s was in need to be replaced. I decided to go with Herchenbach Mechanical after comparing a couple other places in the area. Scheduling an appointment was easy. Curtis and his team came over and installed the AC unit fairly quickly.
They were very professional and courteous. Fast forward to a few days ago, my kid decided to throw pieces of chalk down the pipes. I called Herchenbach Mechanical to schedule a time and date that works for me. They will email and text you to confirm your appointment. On the day of your appointment, they will also send you a photo of the technician that will be over. Adam, the technician, was very friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and on time.
I told him what happened and he explained what he would need to do to get the chalk out from the pipes. I also scheduled them to clean my AC as well. After Adam finished using the hose from the backyard, everything was neatly put back the way it was. He didn't leave anything out or left a mess. When he was inside the house, he would immediately put on those disposable shoe covers without me having to ask. Herchenbach Mechanical has always provided great, friendly service when I needed them. I have nothing but good things to say about Curtis and his team. Again, highly recommend them! You won't be disappointed.
They were very professional and courteous. Fast forward to a few days ago, my kid decided to throw pieces of chalk down the pipes. I called Herchenbach Mechanical to schedule a time and date that works for me. They will email and text you to confirm your appointment. On the day of your appointment, they will also send you a photo of the technician that will be over. Adam, the technician, was very friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and on time.
I told him what happened and he explained what he would need to do to get the chalk out from the pipes. I also scheduled them to clean my AC as well. After Adam finished using the hose from the backyard, everything was neatly put back the way it was. He didn't leave anything out or left a mess. When he was inside the house, he would immediately put on those disposable shoe covers without me having to ask. Herchenbach Mechanical has always provided great, friendly service when I needed them. I have nothing but good things to say about Curtis and his team. Again, highly recommend them! You won't be disappointed.
Lisa M.
Feb 09, 2021
Ryan C.
Aug 18, 2020
Elizabeth K.
Jul 02, 2019
Jamie P.
Jan 24, 2019
After a quick call, with Matt, I texted a video of the noise/smell my heater was causing an initial analysis (only had to call back since i was putting my 2 year old to bed). We re-connected and his diagnosis was 100% accurate, purely from watching a :15 video. I was able to personally remove the filter (apparently filters can get sucked in - check motor for filter if there's a burning smell / bad noise / vibration occurring with your heater) and fix the problem without needing a professional (savings probably $300).
On top of the savings, he saved us a headache! It was 7pm, took only 15 min (clock started from first call), AND the inconvenience of staying with a family friend for the night since it was 10 degrees (2 kids + dog)! Moral of the story. THANK YOU SOOOO much Matt! You're a life saver and guarantee when bigger issues inevitably happen. Herchenbach Mechanical is my first call, EVERY time!
Thank you! Highly recommend this business for anyone needing a trustworthy HVAC professional. You'll get an honest, quick opinion. And who knows.maybe they'll save you a couple hundred bucks if the problem isn't as bad as you initially think!
On top of the savings, he saved us a headache! It was 7pm, took only 15 min (clock started from first call), AND the inconvenience of staying with a family friend for the night since it was 10 degrees (2 kids + dog)! Moral of the story. THANK YOU SOOOO much Matt! You're a life saver and guarantee when bigger issues inevitably happen. Herchenbach Mechanical is my first call, EVERY time!
Thank you! Highly recommend this business for anyone needing a trustworthy HVAC professional. You'll get an honest, quick opinion. And who knows.maybe they'll save you a couple hundred bucks if the problem isn't as bad as you initially think!
Amit G.
Jan 08, 2019
Used them twice, once for servicing the furnace and once for diagnostics. I prefer my business goes to someone local when possible, and that's the reason I used them. Five stars for scheduling, and for transparent pricing ($89 for servicing, and $89 for diagnostics). For servicing, it was a routing call (annual maintenance). However, they do not change filters while servicing a furnace (slight bummer since I was used to getting the filters changed during annual cleaning with my earlier servicer at my previous address).
I was willing to overlook that. For diagnostics, I called in because my room was colder (5 degrees) than other rooms in the house. They came in and said that's not unusual because the room is over the garage. I wish they had told me that over the phone instead of coming in and charging $89 for that. That's a very expensive diagnostics. That wasted time, and money. I hope they have better processes in the future.
I was willing to overlook that. For diagnostics, I called in because my room was colder (5 degrees) than other rooms in the house. They came in and said that's not unusual because the room is over the garage. I wish they had told me that over the phone instead of coming in and charging $89 for that. That's a very expensive diagnostics. That wasted time, and money. I hope they have better processes in the future.
Derek S.
May 28, 2018
Curtis came by to check out some issues with our A/C. He diagnosed the thermostat as the issue and suggested upgrading to a smart system. The entire process was flawless. This is a family business that does things right. We have a new thermostat working perfectly and when the time comes to finally change out our 24 year old systems, Herchenback will be our first call!
Chris Z.
Aug 29, 2017
In 2016, we had Curtis Herchenbach out to service our old A/C unit to keep it running for another year (it was 17 years old). He never pressured us to upgrade. This spring, we decided to replace the old, undersized contractor model furnace and central air. Curtis and his team were in and out in one day and the result was a huge improvement in cooling capacity.
House was more comfortable this summer than it had been in years, and our electric bill was lower. Very fair pricing and excellent installation. We highly recommended Herchenbach Mechanical.
House was more comfortable this summer than it had been in years, and our electric bill was lower. Very fair pricing and excellent installation. We highly recommended Herchenbach Mechanical.
Julie G.
Aug 09, 2017
Peter K.
Apr 05, 2017
I just had a furnace replaced, and am very happy with the quality of the work. Curtis is a pleasure to deal with, and really works hard to make sure his customers are satisfied. He predicted my furnace would go out, and I tried to ride the season out with the old furnace. When the furnace died, as he predicted, his company was able to replace it quickly and with good workmanship. He even stopped by afterward to make final adjustments. This is a solid company. Peter Karlovics
Mary S.
Mar 11, 2017
I can't tell you what wonderful service I received today from Herchenbach Mechanical today. I had major surgery a week ago and my husband had not gotten around to looking at the furnace that was quitting about once an hour. The person who answered the phone (very nice) asked if I could wait until Monday (it was now Friday afternoon) and I said yes, but she asked how often it was going off and she found someone who was out in 45 minutes. The repair bill was very reasonable even with such quick service. I was also happy that 24 hour service was available.
Robert B.
Jan 13, 2016
Super reliable, professional and honest heating and air company. Last summer I was having issues with my A/C and they sent someone out very quickly. The technician was very friendly and professional and explained everything clearly. The pricing was very reasonable and I didn't feel pressured to pay for anything extra. Also, I'm a licensed home inspector and I recommend them to my clients in the Gurnee/Libertyville area who need heating and air work done in their home.
C. G.
May 23, 2015
Herchenbach Mechanical is a family owned Gurnee business that has done a great job servicing our home furnace and air conditioner since 2011. We have been on their annual maintenance plan and enjoyed excellent service, especially on weekends and winter nights when the furnace circuitry indicated an error code and failed to heat. They also improved the efficiency of the furnace they inherited from another contractor, with clever and cost effective improvements in ductwork and intake/ exhaust pipes. Curtis and Mike can be trusted to make a correct diagnosis, have the needed parts, and make the needed adjustments quickly and with courtesy. It's a pleasure to work with them, and I recommend Herchenbach without reservation. 5 STARS!
Adam B.
Dec 03, 2013
I lost my heater over thanksgiving and had a competitor come look at it. Instead of fixing the $45 part the tech spent an hour trying to sell me $5500 in a new furnace. When I wasn't biting, he started to look for reasons why I needed a new furnace. He than preceded to point out my heat exchanger was cracked and we were all going to die tonight if I didn't buy the new furnace.
After asking if I could just replace the heat exchanger, he finally relented and said it was still under warranty. But, wanted $1600 to replace it. Reason for failure on thanksgiving was a simple pressure switch. I called Herchenbach and they came out the next morning and took care of everything for a fraction of the cost. They said my furnace was fine were in and out within 90 minutes. 5 star service and I was impressed enough to sign up for their yearly maintenance plan for both my AC and my Furnace. Nobody tried to upsell me on anything and they were very prompt and professional. I shall recommend them to all my friends in the area.
After asking if I could just replace the heat exchanger, he finally relented and said it was still under warranty. But, wanted $1600 to replace it. Reason for failure on thanksgiving was a simple pressure switch. I called Herchenbach and they came out the next morning and took care of everything for a fraction of the cost. They said my furnace was fine were in and out within 90 minutes. 5 star service and I was impressed enough to sign up for their yearly maintenance plan for both my AC and my Furnace. Nobody tried to upsell me on anything and they were very prompt and professional. I shall recommend them to all my friends in the area.
