With a passion for vintage homes in the Chicago North Shore area, our experts are dedicated to rejuvenating the heating, cooling, and plumbing systems in your older home while preserving its classic beauty. For everything from emergency service to routine maintenance, American Vintage Home's purpose is to provide unparalleled service and unrivaled expertise.
Serving Evanston, Wilmette, Oak Park, and Winnetka, IL, and beyond, American Vintage Home is an HVAC and plumbing company that specializes in the highest-quality work. Our plumbers, drain techs, and HVAC specialists bring a unique level of professionalism and attentiveness to every project, whether it's an emergency or a routine service-and we vow to treat your Chicago North Shore home as if it were our own.
Even more, our perseverance for complete customer satisfaction is reflected not only in our technical knowledge and attention to detail but also in our genuine concern for your best interests. Being recognized as the best by industry experts, consumers, and review sources is important to us.
Serving Evanston, Wilmette, Oak Park, and Winnetka, IL, and beyond, American Vintage Home is an HVAC and plumbing company that specializes in the highest-quality work. Our plumbers, drain techs, and HVAC specialists bring a unique level of professionalism and attentiveness to every project, whether it's an emergency or a routine service-and we vow to treat your Chicago North Shore home as if it were our own.
Even more, our perseverance for complete customer satisfaction is reflected not only in our technical knowledge and attention to detail but also in our genuine concern for your best interests. Being recognized as the best by industry experts, consumers, and review sources is important to us.
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American Vintage Home offers expert older home HVAC & plumbing services in the North Shore area. Free estimates, upfront pricing & 24/7 emergency services! Serving the Chicago North Shore area for decades, American Vintage Home is proud to be an industry-leading HVAC and plumbing provider. Offering free estimates, emergency service and much more, see why the locals continue to choose us.
Unlike many other HVAC companies that charge by the hour, we charge by the job instead. We offer free, no-obligation heating, cooling, plumbing and sewer installation estimates, and we answer all of your questions before beginning work. Quality installation work is crucial. After all, the installation directly determines your system's reliability, durability, comfort, and efficiency.
At American Vintage Home, we understand the love and care that goes into maintaining an older home. To us, being the "Older Home Experts" throughout the Chicago North Shore area is a badge of honor. It means that for decades our clients have trusted us to service their homes with respect and special care.
The installation phase is the most important moment of your system's life. It determines how well your equipment will perform and how long it will last. That's why, at American Vintage Home, we've developed a system of checks and balances for every installation. Leaving no stone unturned, we settle for nothing less than your complete satisfaction.
We are proud of the awards we've received through the years. These awards tell us that our customers are satisfied, which means we're doing something right. We hope our awards, established history and glowing testimonials set us apart in the eyes of our customers. Angi (formerly Angie's List) Super Service Awards are presented for achieving and maintaining a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the entire year.
Reviews (23)
Henk Kamphuis
Jan 03, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I would describe all my interactions with AVH as courteous, professional, and satisfying. They are real people giving real advice. Today Curtis serviced our heating systems. He was thorough and service oriented. He did a nice job. Thank you Curtis.
Services: Install AC, Repair thermostat, Heating maintenance, HVAC maintenance, Repair heating system, Install heating system
I would describe all my interactions with AVH as courteous, professional, and satisfying. They are real people giving real advice. Today Curtis serviced our heating systems. He was thorough and service oriented. He did a nice job. Thank you Curtis.
Services: Install AC, Repair thermostat, Heating maintenance, HVAC maintenance, Repair heating system, Install heating system
Alan Weninger
Dec 30, 2021
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Racheal K.
Dec 30, 2021
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Sarah S.
Dec 21, 2021
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Stephen Gaies
Dec 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Excellent service! Answered all my questions, was professional and friendly. Best service call I’ve had from this business. (I think the technician’s name is Julian—that’s the name on the service summary—and , but I want him to get credit for doing a highly satisfactory maintenance call.
Services: Heating maintenance, HVAC maintenance
Excellent service! Answered all my questions, was professional and friendly. Best service call I’ve had from this business. (I think the technician’s name is Julian—that’s the name on the service summary—and , but I want him to get credit for doing a highly satisfactory maintenance call.
Services: Heating maintenance, HVAC maintenance
Stefanie Wright
Dec 03, 2021
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What a positive experience! I can't say enough in praise of everyone at American Vintage Home, from the quick and courteous scheduling by the office staff to the service provided in my home by Nick. Home repairs can be super stressful but Nick was efficient, and explained each step clearly when he replaced the century old pipes in our bathroom and dramatically improved our shower and sink drainage. I especially appreciate that he communicated in a thoughtful and unbiased manner. This major repair was done quickly despite the holiday! I am very grateful and pleased with the completed project. Thank
Emm J.
Nov 30, 2021
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Margie A.
Nov 28, 2021
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Worst plumbing job imaginable. Ended up having to hire a different plumber after paying this company over $500 with worthless results. Came back a second time but never did the job or refunded since they didn't do anything to correct the issue. Take your business elsewhere if you are smart. I will continue to leave this review on Yelp until I get a refund.
Juis Huff
Nov 19, 2021
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Deceptive Pratices / Fraud Alert Do Not Hire
American Vintage Home (AVH) has engaged in deceptive practices in order to charge me more money than initially quoted. It appears they are using a bait and switch method where the initial quote was lower in order to secure the contract; however, the ensuing work then "uncovered a new problem" that more… than doubled the initial quote.
AVH was hired July 20th 2021, to complete a comprehensive inspection of a sewer line repair that resulted in a work proposal of approximately $8,000.00. As part of the contract to complete the work, AVH was supposed
American Vintage Home (AVH) has engaged in deceptive practices in order to charge me more money than initially quoted. It appears they are using a bait and switch method where the initial quote was lower in order to secure the contract; however, the ensuing work then "uncovered a new problem" that more… than doubled the initial quote.
AVH was hired July 20th 2021, to complete a comprehensive inspection of a sewer line repair that resulted in a work proposal of approximately $8,000.00. As part of the contract to complete the work, AVH was supposed
Erin D.
Nov 13, 2021
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American Vintage came highly recommended to us through SpacePak's corporate offices. I reached out to them to find a certified tech who would come take a look at the condenser, SpacePak unit and humidifier on a home we are in contract to purchase when our inspector mentioned a second opinion on it should be done. Based on those initial thoughts from our inspector we were overwhelmed thinking that this would be a heavy cost which could ruin the entire deal.
American Vintage's owner personally reached out to me after I spoke with customer service, even though we are into a cold month he
American Vintage's owner personally reached out to me after I spoke with customer service, even though we are into a cold month he
Isabella P.
Nov 06, 2021
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We had all of our horizontal water lines replaced and a main shutoff valve installed. The price was competitive enough and we valued their expertise in working with older homes. Overall would recommend the plumbers at AVH, they were obviously more than qualified and provided excellent work and explained everything in detail as they went and were very patient with answering all of our questions. The only difficulty was working with their scheduling and central office staff. The communication wasn't great, and the entire process actually took very long and required a lot of follow up from our
Bryn Grisham
Oct 22, 2021
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Positive:Â Quality
We decided to get a mini split AC installed in our 100+ year old condo. Our experience with American Vintage Home was great. We liked everyone we worked with. The installation was complex and they approached it with care and real know-how. And the system is whisper quiet, as advertised. Very much recommended!
Service:Â Install AC
We decided to get a mini split AC installed in our 100+ year old condo. Our experience with American Vintage Home was great. We liked everyone we worked with. The installation was complex and they approached it with care and real know-how. And the system is whisper quiet, as advertised. Very much recommended!
Service:Â Install AC
Michelle Z.
Oct 21, 2021
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This company are a bunch of crooks. They try to intimidate people into paying for unnecessary services. They are dishonest about pricing and when I tried to cancel my annual service agreement, they agreed but continued to charge me for several months. I've still not received the promised refund after several phone calls. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.
To respond specifically to your question, Rich: After working with this company for two years, I can say without question that your entire business model consists of unnecessary upselling to the point of being almost criminal. I&apos
To respond specifically to your question, Rich: After working with this company for two years, I can say without question that your entire business model consists of unnecessary upselling to the point of being almost criminal. I&apos
Nancy S.
Oct 05, 2021
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I urgently needed a plumber in my 50-year-old condo. Some plumbers simply won't work on old condos. Some (including the plumber recommended by my condo's management company) charge outrageous fees. Tony Escanio routed out a clogged shower and did a few other things. He explained everything but worked quickly. A courteous man who listens. The charges were substantially less than other plumbing companies quoted, I recommend American Vintage Home's Service Plan. For a $12 monthly fee, you get a discounted charge on services such as installing new bath fixtures. These actual/reduced
Anne C.
Aug 14, 2021
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Plumbing- Over the course of 5 years, I've had 3 plumbers from large and independent companies assess my leaking toilet. Each time they came out, they simply replaced the wax ring- a quick fix, rather than getting to the root of the problem. After the 4th failed wax ring replacement, it was Gus from AVH who accurately diagnosed a leaking cast iron pipe in my 1909 built home. Gus was knowledgable, tidy, and used a mask during his appointment at my home.
Another plus was their customer service/scheduling department. When I explained that I had multiple plumbers assess my leaking toilet
Another plus was their customer service/scheduling department. When I explained that I had multiple plumbers assess my leaking toilet
Carly S.
Jul 15, 2021
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I am a recent first time home owner and I purchased a new higher efficiency (more $$) AC / HVAC from this company summer of 2019. Since then they have recommended service calls multiple times a year, each time they have came they have dropped the metal vent on my wood floors, denting the floor. They are also saying I need a new motor to start my AC after only having it two years. This company has not been respectful of home and has recommended excessive service, I would not recommend them to anyone.
Kris S.
Jun 30, 2021
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Allison S.
Mar 02, 2021
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I called this place because of their positive reviews. I agreed to have a pipe rodded that runs from my house to the sewer. Next thing you know, the guy they sent caused a flood in my finished basement. He disconnected my sump pump, when it was full from a big ice melt the night before. He never mentioned he would be dis-connecting my sump pump and clearly didn't understand the ramifications. After they came into my dry finished basement and flooded it, they took no responsibility, I had to file a homeowners claim. Do yourself a favor, call someone else.
Denise Ford Wolf
Jan 23, 2021
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Debra A. Clements-Simmons
Jan 13, 2021
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Marlene Werman
Dec 12, 2020
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Meg Scharf
Nov 12, 2020
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STAY AWAY.
Over priced. Office staff is awful.
First, really really overcharge on everything. You’re better off going anywhere else really. It’s insane the up-charge they charging people especially during a global pandemic. And the people that answer the phones in the office are quite incompetent - I have had this company come out to my condo… now and each time there is an issue. Every single time - they mess up. And it's always the office staff.
It’s either they tell you the technician is coming out at 9am - and then they say oh no, we actually meant 9-11 and then they
Over priced. Office staff is awful.
First, really really overcharge on everything. You’re better off going anywhere else really. It’s insane the up-charge they charging people especially during a global pandemic. And the people that answer the phones in the office are quite incompetent - I have had this company come out to my condo… now and each time there is an issue. Every single time - they mess up. And it's always the office staff.
It’s either they tell you the technician is coming out at 9am - and then they say oh no, we actually meant 9-11 and then they
Princess O.
Sep 30, 2020
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I've had enough bad experiences with this company to never use them again. The first experience was alright, with a tech that knew what he was doing. But that first call kinda forced my hand to get on the monthly payment service plan, since they give you a "discount" for signing up and the cost is spread out over a year of monthly payments.
First year is all good, then we call for annual boiler maintenance the second year. The tech that comes out basically just says your boiler is old and you should replace it. Doesn't even do any annual maintenance like cleaning the heating
First year is all good, then we call for annual boiler maintenance the second year. The tech that comes out basically just says your boiler is old and you should replace it. Doesn't even do any annual maintenance like cleaning the heating
