Making your home more comfortable with the best HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

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Premier Heating and Air Conditioning Company in Palatine, IL Serving the Chicagoland Area 

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46 Years of HVAC Expertise Dedicated to Your Home’s Comfort

In business since 1979 and locally owned and operated, Vanguard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. provides service for all brands of heating and air conditioning systems . Being comfortable in one's home shouldn't be a problem, and it isn't when you let the experts at Vanguard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. install a customized heating or air conditioning system that's right for you. Vanguard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. takes pride in the fact that the installers and certified technicians are their employees and not subcontractors.

Some heating and air conditioning businesses open and close their doors faster than you can adjust the temperature on your thermostat. At Vanguard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., we've been in business for over 40 years, and our owner-operator has been in the industry for over 50 years. Our longevity is a testament to our superior products and customer service.

Since we first opened our doors in 1979 there have been many changes in the industry. This year brought another change by the government. We feature the following equipment:

  • Ruud Hi-Efficiency Air Conditioners
  • Ruud Hi-Efficiency Furnaces
  • Ruud Hi-Efficiency Heat Pumps
  • Ruud Rooftop Packaged Systems Up To 12 ½ Tons
  • Bosch IDS Inverter Ducted Heat Pumps
  • Bosch IDS Inverter Ductless Mini Splits
  • SpacePak Air Conditioning for Ductless Homes
  • Comfort Cove Radiant Heaters
  • Sanuvox UV Air Purification System
  • Viessmann Hi-Efficiency Boilers, Hot Water Heating & Solar Systems
  • Guardian Air Conditioners
  • Viega Radiant In-Floor Heating & Snow Melt
  • Aprilaire Home Comfort Accessories, Air Cleaners, Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, & Ventilation Systems
  • Kompak Baseboard
  • Runtal Radiators
  • RGF UV Air Purification System

Much of Vanguard's business comes from referrals. We are located at 453 S. Vermont Street, Suite I in Palatine, Illinois.

Our Comprehensive Services

Explore our full range of heating and cooling solutions through the service categories below. Each box links to its dedicated page for detailed information:

Professional installation, repair, and maintenance for all cooling systems.

Energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions tailored to your needs.

Comfortable in-floor and snow-melt radiant heating systems.

Advanced air cleaning, humidification, and ventilation systems.

Smart and programmable thermostats to optimize your comfort.

Routine filter care to keep your HVAC running efficiently.

Vanguard has a heating and air solution for every home or office!

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ABOUT US

Why Choose Us?

Two white air conditioning units mounted on the side of a white house.

We've been servicing the Palatine, IL area for 46 years!

  • Unmatched service
  • Locally Owned and Operated.
  • Energy efficient solutions
A worker in a yellow helmet cleans an air conditioning unit indoors, standing on a ladder.

Our installers are certified technicians.

  • Expert technicians—We don't use subcontractors
  • Transparent, honest pricing
  • Fast & reliable response time

COMMUNITY

We care about our community and we believe in giving back.

read What Our Clients are Saying

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“Reliable and dependable”


– MJ

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“Overall, we are very pleased. I feel that that this installation presented some challenges, and your men were able to meet them. Initially, I thought your price was a lot higher. But when the men were here, I saw how many hours they spent modifying our old set up to meet the new system. I now realize that another contractor may have had a lower estimate, but would surely have had many extras.”


– Mrs. Willy

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We have been a customer for many years and always very satisfied! Thank you.


– Mrs. Shalzi

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I have been dealing with Vanguard for all of my heating, hot water and air conditioning needs for over forty years because they have always given me prompt, reliable and fair and honest pricing for their services. They are always quick to answer my calls and dispatch technicians to solve my problems.. I would never deal with any other company, they are the best!


-Lester Hook

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Mr. Moreno is the nicest person EVER.  He is honest, reliable, and doesn't try to push buying a new furnace. He tells it like it is. I made a call because our house temp fell to 54 degrees in the middle of the night when we went to single digits outside this past Friday. I spent a miserable night clinging onto my 10 year old just to keep each other warm. My dear siblings brought us space heaters and I piled on extra blankets just to keep warm. Mr. Moreno came and did a quick assessment, removed the furnace cover, and determined that our sensor was not picking up any signals because it was too dusty inside. He cleaned the inside, re-tested the sensor, and voilá, the flame re-ignited and was no longer continually shutting off. Within minutes my house warmed back up to our set temp of 74 degrees and I was able to turn off all the space heaters I borrowed from my siblings. He charged a minimal fee and even took the time to show me where the sensor is and how to optimize air flow in the house!


- Lynn O.

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Vanguard has been servicing my elderly parents home for many years. They have always been here in times of need with very quick service. When they cannot reach anyone to set up a service call, they continue to call just to make sure everyone is ok. This is the type of company I would recommend to anyone who likes a responsible company who is going to be there when you need them. Nothing but great things to say about them and their team.


- Paula M.

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Went well very professional and got the right kind installed

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Excellent. All work was done per schedule. Ran into one issue following the installation when the AC did not work first time used this year. Vanguard came out right away, determined they'd connected one AC wire incorrectly during the furnace install, admitted their mistake and fixed it right away without charge. Have been using Vanguard for 15 years and Gary (owner) has always given me fair prices for repairs and new equipment, and stood behind his work. Gary always performs the proper calculations to determine the cooling/heating unit size required for your property and will not sell you more than you need.

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“Reliable and dependable”


– MJ

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“Overall, we are very pleased. I feel that that this installation presented some challenges, and your men were able to meet them. Initially, I thought your price was a lot higher. But when the men were here, I saw how many hours they spent modifying our old set up to meet the new system. I now realize that another contractor may have had a lower estimate, but would surely have had many extras.”


– Mrs. Willy

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We have been a customer for many years and always very satisfied! Thank you.


– Mrs. Shalzi

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I have been dealing with Vanguard for all of my heating, hot water and air conditioning needs for over forty years because they have always given me prompt, reliable and fair and honest pricing for their services. They are always quick to answer my calls and dispatch technicians to solve my problems.. I would never deal with any other company, they are the best!


-Lester Hook

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Mr. Moreno is the nicest person EVER.  He is honest, reliable, and doesn't try to push buying a new furnace. He tells it like it is. I made a call because our house temp fell to 54 degrees in the middle of the night when we went to single digits outside this past Friday. I spent a miserable night clinging onto my 10 year old just to keep each other warm. My dear siblings brought us space heaters and I piled on extra blankets just to keep warm. Mr. Moreno came and did a quick assessment, removed the furnace cover, and determined that our sensor was not picking up any signals because it was too dusty inside. He cleaned the inside, re-tested the sensor, and voilá, the flame re-ignited and was no longer continually shutting off. Within minutes my house warmed back up to our set temp of 74 degrees and I was able to turn off all the space heaters I borrowed from my siblings. He charged a minimal fee and even took the time to show me where the sensor is and how to optimize air flow in the house!


- Lynn O.

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Vanguard has been servicing my elderly parents home for many years. They have always been here in times of need with very quick service. When they cannot reach anyone to set up a service call, they continue to call just to make sure everyone is ok. This is the type of company I would recommend to anyone who likes a responsible company who is going to be there when you need them. Nothing but great things to say about them and their team.


- Paula M.

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Went well very professional and got the right kind installed

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Excellent. All work was done per schedule. Ran into one issue following the installation when the AC did not work first time used this year. Vanguard came out right away, determined they'd connected one AC wire incorrectly during the furnace install, admitted their mistake and fixed it right away without charge. Have been using Vanguard for 15 years and Gary (owner) has always given me fair prices for repairs and new equipment, and stood behind his work. Gary always performs the proper calculations to determine the cooling/heating unit size required for your property and will not sell you more than you need.

Ready to experience reliable heating and cooling? Contact Vanguard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. today at (847) 934-3900 to schedule your service or request a free consultation.

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