Heating & Furnaces
Furnaces, boilers and air handlers for Illinois winters — repair, maintenance and replacement, with combustion testing and safety checks on every visit.
Family owned since 1990
Comfort you can trust.
Service with purpose.
We don't just replace equipment — we measure what your system is actually doing, explain what we find, and prove the result. Second-generation family HVAC across Chicago's North Shore.
35+ Years
Serving the North Shore
Family Owned
Greg & Pam Vickers legacy
24/7
Emergency HVAC support
High-Performance
Measured airflow & static pressure
What we do
A complete comfort runway.
Heating, cooling, air quality and the diagnostic work that solves the problems the others could not.
Air Conditioning
Repair, maintenance and replacement, including inverter air conditioners — with the airflow behind them measured, not assumed.
Heat Pump
Inverter heat pumps that heat and cool from one system, sized and commissioned against measured airflow rather than a rule of thumb.
Ductless / Mini-Split
Comfort for the rooms a central system never reaches — Mitsubishi mini-splits, and Unico high-velocity where conventional ductwork will not fit.
Indoor Air Quality
Hospital-grade whole-house filtration, air purification, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, fresh-air ventilation and duct sealing — fitted to what your air actually needs.
High-Performance HVAC
Rooms that never feel right, airflow that has never been correct, problems other contractors could not solve. We measure, diagnose, correct, then measure again and show you the difference.
Commercial HVAC
Retail stores, medical and dental offices, salons and small commercial buildings — replacements, service and repairs, maintenance, quarterly filter changes, RTUs, air quality and mini-splits.
The problem we own
“If you could move the thermostat in your home, where would you move it?”
People answer that one instantly. If a room has never been right — too hot, too cold, air that never seems to arrive — that is a measurable problem, and it is the work we care most about. We don't just replace equipment. We solve comfort problems.
- 01
Measure
- 02
Diagnose
- 03
Correct
- 04
Measure Again
- 05
Prove Results
Case studies: what the measurements showed.
Two real North Shore jobs, measured before the work and again after it, so the result is a number rather than an opinion.
“We care for your home like we'd care for our own.”
Our priorities, in order
- 01 Safety
- 02 Health
- 03 Comfort
- 04 Efficiency
Indoor air quality
Air Advice — Real Data With Real Results
Most indoor air problems are invisible. Air Advice measures seven things at once and hands you the readings, so the fix is chosen from data rather than a guess.
- Particulates (PM2.5)
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Formaldehyde (CH₂O)
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
- Carbon monoxide (CO)
- Temperature (°F)
- Humidity (RH)
A 30-minute test is free at a cleaning appointment. A 48-hour test is available for an additional charge and includes a written report and recommendations — call for the current price.
Welcome to the GV's family
A North Shore HVAC company shaped by care, respect, and better air.
In 1990, Greg and Pam Vickers founded GV's Heating & Cooling in the basement of their home — Pam on the phones, Greg in the field. Two generations on, the team is still built around safety, health, comfort and efficiency.
Meet GV'sWho we serve
Residential and commercial comfort.
The same measured approach either way — whether it is a furnace in a Glenview bungalow or a rooftop unit over a dental office.
All services
Trusted by North Shore customers.
Five-star reviews from our Google Business Profile, in our customers’ own words.
“Technician was polite, knowledgable, and worked quickly.”
“Nice technician that explained everything he was doing and did a good job”
“This is our second furnace from GV’s and we are happy with everything from the quote to the installation. We recommend them highly.”
“Jake is an excellent technician, friendly and proficient.”
“I am writing to commend the excellent, polite and efficient service provided by GV Heating & Cooling Inc. Recently Sam serviced my HVAC system and did an outstanding job. He kept me well informed throughout the process and answered all my questions with a high degree of knowledge and professionalism.”
“GV’s has been servicing our entire HVAC system for 15 years and are a wonderful family owned reliable company. Highly recommend.”
“Jack does a great job. He takes his time to make sure all systems are functioning properly. Cleans up work areas completely when finished.”
“Jack has been servicing the furnace and air conditioner for several years now. He is friendly and courteous and most of all very knowledgeable in the HVAC field. He makes sure all systems are clean and running properly. I am very pleased with his work and happy with GV Heating and Cooling.”
“I’ve been a GV’s customer for many years. The techs, including Sam who visited recently, are all very friendly, polite and knowledgeable. They are reliably on time, and the work is high quality.”
“We had a very positive experience with GVC, specifically with our technician, Jake. He was friendly, thorough and explained everything clearly.”
“We’ve been using GV Heating & Cooling for 15yrs plus,& EVERY phone call is met with/remembering us & immediate solution plan, while present for emergencies;& couldn’t be a kinder group of business people!! Over the years we have invested in a new air-conditioning system, and they’ve kept our old HVAC going strong!”
“Immediate response for my non-emergency AC issue. Tech was prompt, identified the problem, replaced the part, did a thorough check of my older unit. He recommended replacing another part and took care of it immediately. Cleaned my AC unit. It looks new and is cooling like new”
“I have used GVHAC for at least 20 years and they have never let me down. Jack, my maintenance guy, did an awesome job plus he's kind and thoughtful. I highly recommend GVHAC--a family run business with a huge commitment to help you with all your AC and heating needs.”
“Jake was great. Very thorough, explained everything. Felt he was honest and was not pushing for things I really didn’t need. All around great experience and will be asking for him again for our next maintenance visit.”
“Sam was very professional and efficient in servicing my HVAC system.”
“Excellent, efficient service by a friendly professional”
“GV’s found a crack in our furnace and when the furnace manufacturer couldn’t get the replacement part, they were able to get a replacement of the entire unit. They acted fast and got our heat up and running quickly, which was great given we were in the middle of winter with some very cold Chicago nights!”
“Jack was great. He fixed our issue and explained what he did. Thanks.”
“GVS is excellent for customer service, follow-up, new systems install, annual maintenance, and repair. GVS installed new system for us and has continued to visit for annual season maintenance visits and servicing. Knowledge, timely, and affordable pricing. Highly recommended.”
“GV has been our go to for years! We are extremely pleased with the service! Highly recommend- Cindy Noonan”
“As always, John is professional and knowledgeable. He went beyond our expectations to prepare our home for winter.”
“GV's has maintained my HVAC for more than a dozen years. They continually provide excellent, dependable service. Their recent visit was representative of my long experience with them: on-time, thorough, complete. They will continue to have my business”
“GV's Heating & Cooling- John is a highly qualified technician & knows his business veery well. Have the utmost confidence in his work. Mike”
“I have always been happy with this company’s response time and always available to answer any concerns or questions I have. They installed my current furnace and their technicians are always thorough and great with my furnace report.”
“As usual, our preventative maintenance fall service with GV's went great.”
“Jack was great. Very professional, knowledgeable and efficient.”
“We worked with GV’s Heating & Cooling, and they were professional, responsive, and truly committed to customer safety. Excellent company and great people to work with!”
“Prompt response to my service call with a good resolution!😊”
“John is an excellent technician. He’s was timely, courteous and explained everything he was doing. Highly recommend GV’s.”
“John is an experienced, fabulous technician. He is thorough and explains everything. I happened to have plumbing work done that same day and their tech told me that my furnace was installed very, very, well and that I should continue to use GV's. This was totally unsolicited! A fantastic company!”
Maintenance memberships
Maintenance on a schedule, measured every visit.
Performance measurements, combustion and safety checks, and documented findings — plus a repair discount that grows with the plan. Every membership can be paid monthly or upfront.
Bronze
Bronze Membership
- Two maintenance visits per year
- 10% repair discount
Monthly or upfront
Silver
Silver Membership
- Filters included
- Humidifier pad and humidifier maintenance
- Dryer vent cleaning
- 15% repair discount
Monthly or upfront
Gold
Gold Membership
- Two maintenance visits per year
- Low-level CO monitor
- Filters and humidifier pads included
- Dryer vent cleaning
- 20% repair discount
- Three-year membership
Monthly or upfront
Service area
Serving Chicago’s North Shore — from Lake Forest to Evanston and Lake Michigan to Schaumburg.
16 communities, worked out of our shop in Buffalo Grove — Lake Forest to Evanston and Lake Michigan to Schaumburg. Don't see your town? Call (847) 729-9190 and we'll confirm availability.
Ready when you are
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