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Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC contractor · Joliet, IL · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 10 boiler installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
4.9 ★★★★★ 960 Google reviews · 11 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
$228typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning at a glance

Customers frequently praise the punctuality, professionalism, and thoroughness of technicians during furnace tune-ups, AC maintenance, and dryer vent cleanings. Many note clear communication regarding services and fair pricing for routine work. However, lower-rated reviews criticize high emergency service fees, perceived overcharging, and difficulties with warranty claims or initial diagnoses, suggesting a contrast in experience between standard maintenance and urgent repairs.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 960 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 960 Google reviews (756 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 11, 2026.
  • Service: Boiler Installer serving Joliet, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other boiler installers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability94Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 95 (median 95)Reliability: 94 (median 94)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 67)
This companyBoiler Installers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.A
100

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Star ratings

960 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars93097%
  • 4 stars192%
  • 3 stars30%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star71%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 756 written reviews

  • Praise1,25298%
  • Complaints242%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4219%
  • Reasonable16476%
  • Overpriced31%
  • Not sure73%
$2280% vs typical boiler installers

Middle half of what 151 customers paid ($124–$430) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude41232%
  • Quality & results29723%
  • Speed & response24819%
  • Communication1109%
  • Would recommend937%
  • Price & value635%
  • Honesty & trust534%

What customers talk about

We read 756 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Rudi arrived on time, was extremely professional, courteous, and genuinely pleasant to work with.”
  • “I believe he did a thorough job, so I am quite pleased with the service.”
    “This has been the absolute worst experience we have had with an appliance company in 30 years of home ownership.”
  • “Kept us posted on time of appointment and information on service person coming .”
    “…to get my AC system working efficiently again that seemed fair, so I waited months (because it was their busy season and their manager Alex went on va…”
  • “When I asked him what was involved in a tuneup, he took the time to explain all the things he was going to check out or adjust on the furnace.”
  • “I would highly recommend it for all your HVAC needs.”
    “5 stars”
  • “Came on time, did a great job checking unit, replace one item, reasonable”
    “Didn't feel like they overcharged, and were consistently updating me along the way.”
  • “So glad we found a reliable and an office who calls ahead to verify our appointment and when techs will be arriving.”

People customers mention

  • Cedric 17 reviews
  • Kenny 16 reviews
  • Alex 14 reviews
  • Vargas 14 reviews
  • Rudi 12 reviews
  • Hans 12 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Service Express Heating and Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Kevin13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a day ago★★★★★

Service Express has always been professional every time I have used their service. I have used them for routine service, cleanings and full replacements. Would recommend them for any.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
John7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 days ago★★★★★

Service Express did exactly what we signed up for. Kept us posted on time of appointment and information on service person coming . Everything worked out great. Thank You

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Nicholas4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Rudy, technician for Service Express, recently completed service on my furnace. I have had him do work for me in the past. I find him, along with other technicians at the company I’ve met, to be prompt, professional, and very thorough. I have complete confidence in Service Express and their entire staff.

Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system maintenance
Thomas1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 days ago★★★★★

Good job Got problem fixed Nice to deal with and very professional Will use again

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHeating system maintenanceService not listed
Dan7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Kenny was excellent with the Dryer Cleaning we booked. He worked quickly, inspecting and cleaning the dryer itself and going up onto the roof in case there was lint backup at the end of the ventilation. Overall Kenny always does a great job and is very polite. Thank you Kenny!

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceCleaning
David2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Kenny has serviced our equipment for several years; he has always done a good job.

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 960 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Judy Dass7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Did a great job with my boiler tune up!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Heating system repair
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: A/C system repair
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you for the 5 Star Review!

Terry Hennen5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Terry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rudi was here for a pre-winter tuneup of my furnace. When I asked him what was involved in a tuneup, he took the time to explain all the things he was going to check out or adjust on the furnace. I believe he did a thorough job, so I am quite pleased with the service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Jacqueline NiforatosLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacqueline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service from Rudi! We couldn’t be more pleased with the exceptional service we received from Rudi during our seasonal furnace maintenance. From start to finish, he was absolutely outstanding! Rudi arrived on time, was extremely professional, courteous, and genuinely pleasant to work with. He took his time, thoroughly explained everything he was doing, and even provided photographs to help us better understand the condition of our furnace and the work performed. He was patient, knowledgeable, and never made us feel rushed when asking questions. We also greatly appreciated his attention to detail and respect for our home. He was exceptionally neat and clean, wore protective shoe covers, and made sure everything was left spotless. It’s refreshing to encounter someone who takes such obvious pride in his work and truly cares about providing excellent customer service. Rudi is a tremendous asset to your company, and we will absolutely be requesting him for every future service visit! Five stars all the way! Highly recommended!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: A/C system maintenance
Kevin Mucha13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service Express has always been professional every time I have used their service. I have used them for routine service, cleanings and full replacements. Would recommend them for any.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance, A/C system maintenance
Response from the owner · 7 years ago

Thank you Kevin. We appreciate your review and your loyalty to our company.

John McIlwain8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service Express has serviced our HVAC units for over 20 years. Not only have I been impressed with the level of service over this time frame, but every technician who has come into my home has been professional, courteous, and comfortable to be around. Thank you.

  • Services: HVAC system repair, A/C system repair, Install AC
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you for the positive review! We are so glad we could help. We appreciate your loyalty with our company.

Richard McGourty5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brian was great! His experience is evident as he goes about the work and when he provides a clear explanation of what he found and how he handled things. Top rate! Send Brian to our house every time! Rich and Geralyn

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Value
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance, Heating system maintenance
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago

We are so happy to hear that, thank you for your positive review!

Teresa Lesniak1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Teresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The technician was very nice, he even played with my cats!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

We're glad to hear that our technician made a positive impression and took the time to engage with your cats. Our technicians love animals!

John Tierney7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service Express did exactly what we signed up for. Kept us posted on time of appointment and information on service person coming . Everything worked out great. Thank You

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · Edited 4 days ago

We are so happy to hear that! Thank you for your positive review.

Joni Sherlock5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Christian was excellent!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · Edited 2 years ago

We appreciate your positive review, thank you!

Nicholas Calabrese4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rudy, technician for Service Express, recently completed service on my furnace. I have had him do work for me in the past. I find him, along with other technicians at the company I’ve met, to be prompt, professional, and very thorough. I have complete confidence in Service Express and their entire staff.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Nicholas, for your wonderful feedback! It's great to hear that Rudy and our team have consistently provided you with prompt and professional service. We truly appreciate your trust in Service Express and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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