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695 Schneider Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
24/7 Emergency Service Available
(847) 742-3486 Opt. 2
(847) 742-3486 Opt. 1
South Elgin, IL 60177
Serving the Fox Valley and Surrounding Area
Elgin Sheet Metal Company has been an HVAC company in Elgin, IL since 1936, when Paul F. Hudgens opened a sheet metal shop in the Fox Valley. Today we repair and replace furnaces, air conditioners, boilers, heat pumps and ductless systems for homes across Elgin and the surrounding towns. We also still fabricate our own ductwork at our shop on Schneider Drive in South Elgin. That is rare for a residential contractor, and it changes what we can fix. If something quits working, call us. We offer 24/7 emergency service.
Furnaces tend to fail on the coldest night of the year. That is not bad luck. The unit works hardest when the temperature drops, so whatever was weak in October gives out in January.
Our trucks carry the parts that fail most often. That means many furnace repairs in Elgin get finished on the first visit instead of after days of waiting on a supplier. We find the actual fault before we quote anything, and we work on every major brand.
Whatever the problem, you will know what is wrong and what it costs before any work starts.
A fall furnace tune-up is the cheapest thing you can do for your heating system. A cleaned burner, a checked heat exchanger, a fresh filter and verified gas pressure catch most of the problems that turn into a January emergency call. ENERGY STAR recommends yearly professional maintenance for the same reason.
When a furnace is past repairing, we size the new one to your house, not to the old unit. Many Elgin homes have been remodeled, insulated or added onto since their last furnace went in. Equipment that is too big short cycles, wears out early and leaves rooms uneven.
The right time to plan a replacement is before the first hard freeze, not during it.
We take the same approach on the cooling side. We repair central air conditioners of every brand, from failed capacitors and fan motors to refrigerant leaks and frozen coils.
When a system reaches the end of its life, we will tell you plainly. You should not pay for a string of repairs on the way to replacing it anyway. A spring tune-up before the first heat wave is the easiest way to avoid a July breakdown.
Honest guidance on repair versus replacement is part of every AC visit.
Most homes have one room that never feels right. It might be an addition, a finished attic, a sunroom or a second floor that runs eight degrees warmer than the first. Ductless mini splits heat and cool that space without running new duct through the house.
They also add air conditioning to older Elgin homes with radiators and no ductwork. Learn more about ductless mini split installation in Elgin.
A ductless system is often the simplest fix for a room your main system was never built to reach.
We’re proud to be a trusted choice for heating and cooling services in our community. See what your neighbors have to say about their experience with our team.
Why Choose Us
Ninety years in one place means we will be here when your new system needs its first tune-up.
Air Conditioning
Small warning signs usually show up weeks before a breakdown. Call us if you notice any of these:
Catching these early usually means a smaller repair and no emergency call.
FAQ's
Yes. Furnace repair is one of our most common calls in Elgin and across the Fox Valley. We work on every major brand, and many repairs are finished on the first visit because our trucks carry the parts that fail most often.
It depends on the part and the labor involved. We diagnose the problem first and give you the price before any work starts. If your furnace is older and the repair is expensive, we will also show you what a replacement would cost.
If the system is under ten years old, repair usually makes sense. If it is over fifteen and the repair is major, replacement is often the better value. In between, we will walk you through both numbers so you can decide.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency service for no-heat and no-cooling calls in Elgin and the surrounding towns. Call 847-742-3486 any time.
Contact Us
Whether your furnace quit last night or you want a tune-up before winter, Elgin Sheet Metal is ready to help. Call 847-742-3486 for service, or request an estimate and we will look at the whole house, not just the equipment. Commercial and rooftop HVAC work in the Fox Valley is handled by MG Mechanical, part of the same group. Learn about commercial HVAC service.
