Rogers Park · East Rogers Park · Glenwood Arts District · Loyola
Heating and cooling repair in Rogers Park, Chicago
Boilers and radiators, furnaces, central air and ductless systems, for Rogers Park courtyard buildings, two-flats and houses, lakefront towers and the shops on Morse and Clark. Family-owned since 1952, with the owner, Rob, still on the calls.
- Licensed, NATE-certified technicians
- Family owned since 1952
- Price agreed before any work starts
All services · 24 in 4 groups
Every heating and cooling service we offer in Rogers Park
24 services in four groups, from a furnace that won't light to a restaurant's make-up air unit.
Heating: furnaces, boilers and heat pumps
A furnace that won't light, a boiler losing pressure, a unit that short-cycles. Diagnosis comes first, and replacement only if the unit is genuinely done.
Furnace and heater repair
Ignition, flame sensors, inducer motors and limit switches, found and fixed on the first visit where the part is on the van.
Boiler service
Hot-water and steam boilers in vintage two-flats and converted lofts: pressure, circulators, zone valves, venting.
Furnace installation and replacement
Sized to the unit, not the brochure. In a high-rise, routed around building rules on venting and access.
Heater maintenance
An autumn tune-up before the first cold snap: burners, heat exchanger check, filters, safeties.
Heat pumps
Repair and installation, including cold-climate units for townhomes moving off gas.
Hybrid heating systems
A heat pump paired with a gas furnace, switching over on the coldest days.
HVAC maintenance plans
Scheduled heating and cooling visits for buildings that want them on the calendar.
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Cooling
Air quality
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About City & Suburban
Who you're actually calling?
One family. Second generation. Since 1952. City & Suburban is run from 1225 N Cleaver St, about seven miles south of Rogers Park, in West Town. Rob, the owner, still runs the calls and does the diagnosis on the jobs that need it.
1225 N Cleaver St, ChicagoOwner
RobOwner-operator. He runs the calls himself, so the person who quotes is the person accountable.
Family owned
195274 years, family owned, now in its second generation.
Permit record
0Permits on record. Chicago doesn't permit HVAC repair, which is most of what we do.
Working hours
24/7Working hours. Call any time.
Family-owned
Why family-owned matters on a Rogers Park job
- 01You talk to the person who owns the outcome, not a dispatcher reading from a price book.
- 02The office books you in, and reviewers name the people who did it.
- 03Nobody is on commission, so "your furnace is done" means it's done.
- 04Your request isn't sold on to three other contractors.
How we work
The owner on the call
Rob still runs the calls and does the diagnosis on the jobs that need it.
Repair first
If the unit has years left, we say so and repair it.
The price before the work
You hear the price before any work starts.
Google reviews · all 204 read
What customers say about value
We don't publish a price book, because the price depends on the fault. Here is what our 204 Google reviews say instead, counted by what reviewers chose to mention.
- 90name Rob, or say they dealt with the owner directly44%
- 59mention a fast response, a same-day visit or arriving on time29%
- 43call the price fair, reasonable or competitive21%
- 29mention honesty, trust or no pressure to upsell14%
Counted by keyword matching across all 204 Google reviews (export of 31 Aug 2026), so the numbers are approximate. 202 of the 204 are five stars.
Why Chicago homeowners keep calling the same family
City and suburban came recommended to me when my furnace kept going out several years ago. My landlord was sending his guy to fix this chronic issue where it kept going out, they'd fix it, it'd go out again. It was a very cold winter for me. Rob responded quickly to my message and set up an appointment. He came, identified the problem, double-checked his work and was back with…
Read moreFurnace repair, rentalOutstanding HVAC Service — Above and Beyond I cannot say enough great things about the service we received. Our HVAC technician responded to my text at 10:00 PM the night before the coldest day of the year, which alone speaks volumes about his dedication and professionalism. He arrived on time the very next morning, was incredibly respectful of the tenant and their home, and immediately got to work diagnosing and…
Read moreNo heat, rentalI have dealt with City and Suburban since October 4, 2017, because it is highly dependable and efficient. Rob always comes out at a convenient time and his excellent service prevents problems from occurring. When I needed him recently to check my furnace due to water leaks related to a clogged condensation pipe above my condo unit he came out right away, and since he was already here, serviced my…
Read moreCondo furnaceWe recently noticed that our roof air conditioning unit was leaking a greenish liquid and making a lot of noise, both inside and outside of our condo, so we called City & Suburban Heating & Cooling to take a look. Rob was prompt in his response and we were able to schedule an appointment on Monday of Labor Day weekend.
Read moreCondo rooftop AC
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The process · 6 steps
What happens when you call
From the first call to a warm apartment, in six steps
01/ 06
01 You call, Rob listens
Tell us the make of the furnace or condenser and what it's doing. A good description often narrows it down on the phone.
02 Pick a time
We're available 24/7. If your building has rules on access, like elevator or work hours, tell us and we book around them.
03 On-site diagnosis
The technician finds the actual fault: ignition, pressure, refrigerant, airflow or controls.
04 Honest price, repair first
You hear the price before any work. If the unit has years left, we say so and repair it.
05 We fix it
Repairs done on the spot where the part is on the van. Installs are scheduled and quoted separately.
06 Good to go
The system is tested through a full cycle before we leave, and you know what to watch for.
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Scope & price · 6 factors
The same repair costs differently in a courtyard building, a house and a tower
We don't publish a price book, and we're not going to invent one here. What we can show you is what moves the number.
How we price
- The person who diagnoses is the person who quotes.
- You hear the price before any work starts.
- No flat-rate price book, no commissioned adviser.
- Where the unit has years left, the quote is for a repair.
"What does a new furnace cost?"
$6,807Chicago median
Median reported value of 81 central-furnace replacement permits in Chicago over 24 months. That's the whole project's construction value, not a quote. Yours depends on the factors below.
Factor · why it changes the work
- 01
One boiler, many units
In East Rogers Park's courtyard buildings one boiler heats every apartment, so the owner or association signs off first.
- 02
Landlord or owner
Rogers Park has many rental buildings, so the landlord books and approves the repair. Tell us who owns the system.
- 03
Cooling a radiator flat
Vintage Rogers Park apartments heated by radiators have no ducts, so cooling means window units or ductless mini-splits.
- 04
Building access
Towers on Sheridan Road and courtyard buildings set the access: a key from management, service hours, the boiler room.
- 05
Shops on Morse and Clark
Restaurants and shops run rooftop units and make-up air, so visits are booked around opening hours.
- 06
Repair or replace
The biggest swing of all. Where the unit has years left, we say so.
How to choose · 5 checks
Five questions that sort Rogers Park HVAC companies
Ask them of anyone you call, including us.
5 kinds of HVAC company
Who you'll meet, and what limits each of them
Service businesses can't be compared on features. They differ in how they're run, and that decides who answers the phone and how the price is set.
- Where we fit
Family-owned, since 1952
- Who you talk to
- The owner, Rob, or someone who works directly with him
- How the price is set
- A price for the actual fault, agreed before any work starts
- Fits best when
- Condo, house, loft and restaurant work where you want one accountable person
- 02
National franchise
- Who you talk to
- A call centre, then the technician dispatched
- How the price is set
- Often a flat-rate price book, sometimes with membership plans
- Fits best when
- Standard repairs where speed of dispatch matters most
- 03
One-van independent
- Who you talk to
- The owner, who is also the only technician
- How the price is set
- Their own quote, often good value
- Fits best when
- Small jobs that can wait. One person means a January no-heat call can take days
- 04
Lead marketplace
- Who you talk to
- A website that passes your request to several contractors
- How the price is set
- Whatever each contractor who calls back quotes
- Fits best when
- You want several quotes fast and don't mind not choosing who calls
- 05
Large mechanical contractor
- Who you talk to
- A project manager or estimator
- How the price is set
- Bids against drawings and specifications
- Fits best when
- Tower central plants, base-building systems and new construction
Where we fit, honestly
City & Suburban is a family-owned Chicago company. In Rogers Park we're the right call for condo, house, loft and restaurant heating and cooling: repairs, boilers, furnaces, central air and make-up air. Tower central plants and new-build mechanical systems are for the big mechanical contractors, and we'll tell you so.
Rogers Park, district by district · 4 districts
Howard Street to Devon, Ridge Boulevard to the lake
District edges are approximate, because sources draw them differently.
- Community area
- Rogers Park (1)
- ZIP codes
- 60626, 60645
- City wards
- 49, 40
- Our shop
- 1225 N Cleaver St, Chicago
- Permits
- City of Chicago Department of Buildings. HVAC repair, diagnosis and maintenance need no permit
01East Rogers Park
Courtyard apartment buildings and vintage condos between Sheridan Road and the beaches.
What the HVAC work looks like
Central boilers and radiators, window or ductless cooling.
02Glenwood Arts District
Galleries, cafés and the Sunday market along Glenwood Avenue, by Morse station.
What the HVAC work looks like
Rooftop units for shops, boilers in the flats above.
03Loyola
The university's lakefront campus at the south end, with student apartments off Sheridan.
What the HVAC work looks like
Boilers in older blocks, ductless cooling in rentals.
04Howard Street
The northern edge at Evanston, around the Howard Red Line station and newer mixed-use buildings.
What the HVAC work looks like
Furnaces and splits in newer buildings, boilers in older ones.
Start here · 4 building types
What heats and cools your Rogers Park building
Find your building and see what heats and cools it.
- COURTYARD
Courtyard building
What heats and cools it
One central boiler with radiators in every unit. The owner or association approves the work.
- TWO-FLAT
Two-flat or house
What heats and cools it
A boiler for the building or a furnace per floor, with the condenser in the yard or on the garage.
- HIGH-RISE
Lakefront tower
What heats and cools it
In-unit fan coils or air handlers on a building loop. Management approval and elevator booking first.
- COMMERCIAL
Shop or restaurant
What heats and cools it
Rooftop units and make-up air on Morse, Clark and Howard, scheduled around opening hours.
Nearby · 3 neighborhoods
Neighborhoods next to Rogers Park
We work across Chicago and the suburbs. Each neighborhood has its own page, written for its buildings.
Evanston
Its own city: Victorian houses and courtyard condos north of Howard St.
West Ridge
Bungalows, two-flats and brick apartment buildings west of Ridge Blvd.
Edgewater
Lakefront high-rises and courtyard buildings south of Devon Ave.
The permit record, honestly · Rogers Park
Why you won't find us in the City's permit file
Chicago doesn't require a permit to repair, diagnose or maintain heating and cooling, which is most of what we do. This is what the City's permit file does show for Rogers Park, and where it comes from.
Data sourceCity of Chicago building permits (dataset ydr8-5enu), 13 Oct 2024 to 14 Oct 2026, inside the Rogers Park boundary on this page: 629 permits, of which 9 mention HVAC equipment. Shown as counts, never by address.
Rogers Park HVAC permits, 24 months
9Rogers Park permits in 24 months that even mention HVAC equipment.
A permit can name more than one kind of equipment, so the rows can add up to more than 9.
The honest context
0Permits on record for City & Suburban. We said we'd be honest.
1,539Firms that pull HVAC permits citywide, across 4,888 permits in 24 months.
Chicago doesn't require a permit to repair, diagnose or maintain heating and cooling, which is most of what we do. The permit file measures construction, not service. So when a company waves a permit count at you, ask how much of their work is repair.
FAQs · 5 questions
Rogers Park HVAC, answered
Didn't find your question?
Call (773) 238-3838Since 1952Family owned, licensed, NATE-certified
01Our courtyard building's boiler keeps failing. Does it need replacing?
Not always. We diagnose first, and where the boiler has years left, we say so. Replacement is quoted only when repairs stop making sense for the building.
02Do you come as far north as Rogers Park?
Yes. The shop is at 1225 N Cleaver St in West Town, about seven miles south, and Rob runs the calls from there. Call (773) 238-3838 to book.
03Can I get air conditioning in a radiator-heated apartment?
Usually, yes. Radiator-heated apartments have no ducts for central air, so it means a window unit or a ductless mini-split. In a rental, the landlord approves it first.
04Does HVAC repair in Chicago need a permit?
No. Chicago doesn't require a permit to repair, diagnose or maintain heating and cooling. Permits cover installs and construction, so a company's permit count says little about its repair work.
05What are your hours?
Our working hours are 24/7. Call (773) 238-3838.
Your next step
No heat, no cooling, or just a question?
Have the make of your boiler, furnace or condenser to hand, and tell us what it's doing. In a courtyard building, mention who looks after the boiler.
- 4.98204 Google reviews
- 1952Family owned, second generation
- 24/7Working hours
- RobThe owner, on the calls
Have these ready when you call
Call (773) 238-3838- 01The make of your furnace, boiler or condenser, from the label on the unit
- 02What it's doing: no heat, no cooling, a noise, a smell, short-cycling
- 03In a high-rise: your building's work hours and how to book the freight elevator
- 04For a condo: your association's contact if they need a certificate of insurance
- 05A photo of the unit's data plate and the thermostat screen
- 06For a restaurant: your service hours, so we can work around them