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Describe the heating problem once. Independent heating companies serving Park Ridge, Illinois and nearby suburbs can reply to you directly. It costs nothing, and you don't have to hire anyone.

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Smell gas? If you smell gas, leave right away and don't use phones, switches or anything that could spark. Once you're outside and a safe distance away, call Nicor Gas at 888-642-6748 or 911. Don't try to find or stop the leak yourself. In Edison Park or Norwood Park (City of Chicago), leave and call Peoples Gas at 866-556-6002 or 911 from a safe place.

CO alarm or feeling sick? If a CO alarm sounds or anyone feels sick, get everyone outside and call 911.

Don't fill in a form first. Once everyone is safe, come back and request quotes.

Tell companies about the furnace

No obligation. Independent local companies reply to you directly.

What happens next

  1. Your request is passed along

    It goes to independent heating companies that work in your area. Someone may call or text if a key detail is missing, such as your ZIP code or whether the system is a furnace or a boiler.

  2. Companies contact you

    They may ask questions or set a time to look. Companies reply on their own schedules; in a no-heat emergency, also call a company directly. Replies can be slower during a cold snap, when every company is busy.

  3. You compare and decide

    Ask each company for a written estimate, its trip or diagnostic fee, proof of registration and a certificate of insurance. Quotes are free, and you are not obligated to hire anyone.

What helps companies quote accurately

A few details save a lot of back and forth. You don't need all of them, and rough is fine.

  • What it's doing. No heat at all, blowing cold air, starting and stopping every few minutes, a new noise, a smell, or an error light blinking on the panel. Include your town or ZIP code.
  • What kind of system. A furnace with ducts and vents, a boiler with radiators or baseboards, or a heat pump with an outdoor unit. Older homes may have boilers and radiators instead of a furnace; about half of Park Ridge homes were built before 1960 (ACS 2020–2024).
  • Its rough age. The year on the label inside the panel door helps, or a guess such as “came with the house in 2008.” Age shapes whether a company talks about repair or replacement.
  • Gas or electric. About 85.6% of Park Ridge homes heat with utility gas (ACS 2020–2024). Say if your home has electric heat or a heat pump instead.
  • What you've checked. The thermostat setting and batteries, the breaker, the furnace switch (it can look like a light switch), the filter, and on a high-efficiency furnace, whether the outdoor vent pipes are clear. After heavy snow, check that outdoor furnace vent pipes aren't blocked; clearing them may or may not bring the heat back. Don't open or adjust gas parts.
  • Who is at home. Mention babies, older adults or anyone with a health condition, so a company understands the urgency.
  • O'Hare sound insulation. Many homes near O'Hare received sound insulation through the City of Chicago's program, which can include added air conditioning; tell the company if your home was in it.
  • Own or rent. Renters should tell the landlord in writing first. In Edison Park or Norwood Park (City of Chicago): Chicago's Heat Ordinance runs September 15 to June 1. In apartments with central heat, landlords must keep at least 68°F from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 66°F overnight. Tenants can report no heat by calling 311. No similar rule was found for Park Ridge or the suburbs.
  • Help paying. Cook County households can apply for LIHEAP through CEDA (800-571-2332). CEDA also offers furnace repair or replacement vouchers to eligible homeowners whose heat is out or red-tagged. Eligibility isn't guaranteed. Nicor Gas's 2026 program lists rebates of $150 for a 95% AFUE furnace and $225 for 97% AFUE, $350 for a high-efficiency boiler, and $25 for a smart thermostat. Programs change; check nicorgas.com/homerebates.

Before you sign with anyone

Illinois doesn't issue a statewide HVAC license; towns set their own rules. In Park Ridge, contractors register with the City each year and must carry required insurance. In Chicago, most permitted building work needs a City general contractor license. Ask for proof of registration and insurance.

  • Get a written estimate that names the part or equipment, the labor and any diagnostic fee.
  • In Illinois, a home repair contractor must give you a written contract before starting work over $1,000, plus the state pamphlet “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights.” Questions or problems: Illinois Attorney General, 1-800-386-5438.
  • For a furnace or boiler replacement: Park Ridge's permit fee schedule lists a permit for furnace and boiler replacement. Your contractor confirms and pulls it with the City (847-318-5291).
  • If you sign a contract at home, you may have three business days to cancel, but repairs you asked for and emergency work may not qualify.
  • Get warranty terms in writing, for both parts and labor, and ask who files any rebate paperwork.
  • After any repair, ask the technician to test the system and check for carbon monoxide before leaving.

Learn more in the step-by-step process, the cost guide and the FAQ. Requests are free; companies may pay Park Ridge Furnace Repair to receive them.

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