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Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. logoHow 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

Zark Heating & Cooling Inc.

Joliet, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #2Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 10 boiler installers · 5.0★ from 891 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other boiler installers (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.

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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 97% of boiler installers.A
97
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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 96% of boiler installers.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 100% of boiler installers.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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 100% of boiler installers.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 100% of boiler installers.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.Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. is better than 100% of boiler installers.A
100

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Customers hired Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. for 8 kinds of job.

Zark Heating & Cooling Inc. for HVAC duct & vent installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC duct & vent installation”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 5

All 10 Google reviews tagged “HVAC duct & vent installation”

Mark12 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 year ago★★★★★

Had a new AC installed by Zark and what great company to work with. Rob and Zach did an amazing job on the install. It all starts with when you call, to the technician and to the install they keep you informed all the way through. Highly recommend them for your HVAC needs.

HVAC duct & vent installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SRLocal Guide · 20 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Always great service in a timely manner. Everything from maintenance, emergencies to new duct work. Zark has done it all for us and we’ve always been pleased!

A/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance
shannon2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We use Zark at our home and office. They are always friend and do great work! They have done many different things, from installing a hot water heater to put in a house humidifier.

A/C system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent installation+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism+ Value
Ashley1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We have used ZARK every time we have had any HVAC needs. We have also referred them to family and friends. They have never disappointed. They go above and beyond for their customers especially when there is an HVAC problem during severe weather. They are a family owned business who are trustworthy and fair. All around great people who do great work!

A/C system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent installationInstallation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
darcy8 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Courteous and attentive. Wrote down copious notes during the estimating phase. We were confident in their work! Exactly on time to start and finished same day. A pleasure to work with !

HVAC duct & vent installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeremy6 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Dan and Keith were amazingly friendly, professional, and reliable. They were on time, courteous, and knowledgeable! Finished our install in less time than quoted. Definitely recommend Zark for HVAC! Excellent work!

HVAC duct & vent installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Eileen2 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I would highly recommend them. I had no heat, called them, they came out next day with a price for a new unit and the next morning installed it. Nice people and best of all no problems with anything which is definitely a pleasant surprise nowadays. Great business, people, price, service!

HVAC duct & vent cleaningHVAC duct & vent installationHeating system installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Geraldine1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I am very impressed with my new furnace and I am especially very impressed with Dan the young man who installed it, he was very informative and when I have to replace my air conditioner I will most definitely call you back. I want Dan for all my service calls.

HVAC duct & vent installationHeating system installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
KristinLocal Guide · 19 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Dan did a great job replacing our dryer vent and explaining the repairs. I recommend this company to anyone needing vent or duct work.

HVAC duct & vent installationHVAC duct & vent repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jenr2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Quality

Price

$2270% vs typical boiler installers

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 48%Reasonable 49%Overpriced 2%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance144$37–$264
HVAC system repair93$145–$618
Heating system installation75$1.4k–$2.8k
Install AC73$1.6k–$3.2k
Heating system maintenance67$37–$317
A/C system maintenance66$39–$318
Heating system repair63$78–$745
A/C system repair45$216–$611

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