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J&R Herra Home Services For more than 40 years, the spirit of our family-owned and operated business has focused on the same simple philosophy: your family's comfort, health, and safety is our primary focus and concern.

Our experienced staff takes great pride in their diagnostic expertise. We take personal responsibility in providing you with the solutions needed to solve your plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical problems. J&R Herra will be there when you need us, with fair and honest pricing, and a dedication to being the best at what we do.

Our trained and certified technicians are committed to a level of excellence that sets us apart from the competition. We deliver peace of mind. From start to finish, we are devoted to a clean workplace and a polished product. We'll work with you to find the best solutions for improving the comfort of your home or business, while saving you time, energy and money.
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Cooling Service & Air Conditioner Repair Midwestern winters get cold, and our summers get HOT! J&R Herra provides prompt, reliable, and affordable cooling service for the western Chicagoland area. Our technicians are qualified to repair, maintain, and replace ANY air conditioning unit; ANY make; ANY model. We offer many customized options for our residential and commercial customers alike.

Your family’s comfort is our top priority; therefore, we encourage our customers to call for routine maintenance on their air conditioning units. Protect your home from untimely cooling emergencies by having routine maintenance done on your air conditioner. Call our shop today to schedule your service appointment.

If you are looking to replace your current AC unit, J&R Herra, Inc. is the contractor for you. We install the most reliable, energy-efficient systems on the market. Similar to our repair team, our installation technicians are trained, experienced, and qualified to install ANY cooling system. Call our shop for a free, customized estimate. Chicagoland summers are no match for the expertise of our HVAC department.
We're more than just Plumbers, and we're more than just an HVAC company! J&R Herra offers it all; plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and geothermal services. If you've got a plumbing leak or just need to upgrade your current system, we're here to help! We've been in the plumbing business for more than 40 years, so we've accumulated over four decades of experience. Get a free quote! Heating services come in all shapes and forms, whether it's furnace repair or getting your heating system ready for winter.
Prior to 1974, Jack Herra (original owner and co-founder) worked for a small plumbing shop by the name of H&L Altepeter in Lily Lake, Illinois. He greatly appreciated working for this locally-based, family-owned business and sought to make a livelihood by the trade. In addition to enjoying this line work, Jack was also fond of bringing aid and comfort to the residents of his local community.
As a family business, we understand the plumbing needs of an active household, and we appreciate how important it is to keep your home running smoothly. J&R Herra plumbers are the best of the best. Our plumbers strive to set a new standard in quality workmanship and attention to technical detail. With fully stocked trucks, ready for Fast Action 24 Hour Service, and a warehouse of inventory, J&R Herra is ready to handle any plumbing project with speed, technical expertise, and the finest craftsmanship.
Heater repair services from maintenance and repair to installation and service in Elburn, IL and the western Chicagoland area. Midwestern winters bring cold nights and freezing temperatures, so your furnace and heating system needs to be in top condition to keep your family warm. With the skills and experience to get the job done right the first time, every time you can trust the professionals at J&R Herra to keep your home comfortable around the clock.Our heater maintenance tune-up service includes inspections, tests and calibrations to detect small concerns before they turn into big problems and cause a breakdown.
If you are needing ac repair in the Elburn, IL area, we've got you covered! A few common items we get called about can be: ac/air conditioner not turning on, ac not blowing cold air, ac not getting cold enough, etc. We take pride in providing free air conditioning repair quotes so you know what to expect before we schedule service.
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Marianne McKenna
Jun 14, 2022
We are new to the area and so grateful to have found a reputable, reliable company to help us maintain our house. Marcus was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and we will definitely be using J&R Herra in the future. The office staff was also very helpful and professional. Highly recommend this company! Services: Drain cleaning, Water heater repair, Plumbing pipe repair, Sump pump repair
Colleen Bemister
Jun 13, 2022
Dennis B. did a great job and was extremely professional. When my five year old got excited to show him his coloring book, Dennis took a look at it and told my son what a great job he was doing in his book. Was above and beyond. Service: A/C system maintenance
Nicole M.
May 12, 2022
I am extremely disappointed in our experience today. We reached out to J & R Herra (they are not the usual company we use, but because it was the first week of warm weather, everyone was booked). The service technician was here for 40 minutes, checked a few things outside and inside, and refilled one pound of refrigerant. We received an invoice of $470, which is not what we are used to.

In addition, the bill was not itemized, and I appreciate knowing what I am pay for, especially at that high of a price. We had the exact same service done in October with someone else. We received an itemized bill, $70 for the first pound of refrigerant, $45 for the second pound, and $120 for 45 minutes of labor, for a total of $230. Seemed fair enough.

When I called today to get a clearer idea of today's bill I was told "Every company is different, and that's how we do things" He also told me that refrigerant prices have doubled lately. This is very understandable, but still does not explain our bill if refrigerant was $70 in October. Doubled would be $140. Not to mention, we have not used our AC since our refill in October, so pretty sure there is a leak that they failed to diagnose. All in all, we paid triple to put a bandaid on the problem.
Aw
May 11, 2022
Kyle fixed my furnace and had it up and running properly in about an hour. He was polite, honest and thoroughly explained everything I had questions about. I had a different company out days earlier who could not get it running and wanted to do an unnecessary repair. Not only did J&R Herra get my furnace running right away they got it done for over 1200 dollars less than a quote from another company. I highly recommend them!
Robert Lee
May 10, 2022
John and Joey did an amazing job, and put in a full days work in minimum time. I saw them from time to time, I never saw them sitting and talking or looking at their phones. Showed up exactly on time, they work diligently, but took time to explain what needed to be done and why. They did an excellent job. if you are checking around for price quotes, think do I want it done cheap or done correctly.? I choose correctly
Rachel Kubat
May 02, 2022
Being somewhat new to the area I rely a lot on recommendations from others in our neighborhood and like to use local companies when possible. I have seen a lot of recommendations for J&R Herra and when our home warranty wouldn't cover a plumbing issue, they were our first call. I love that when your technician is on the way, they send you a picture of them with their name so I knew right away when someone rang my doorbell that it was who I was expecting to be there. Justin F was friendly and efficient.

He suggested extra services than what we called for but wasn't pushy in adding things on to our service that we didn't necessarily need. We used them for plumbing services so I can't comment on their electrical work, but will definitely be calling them again the next time we have an issue!
Len Stafford
Apr 20, 2022
Quick response and scheduling from the office. The the plumbing technician was very helpful and informative in solving our problem with our very old plumbing. Pricing was very appropriate. Thank you J&R Herra Heating, Cooling &Plumbing.
Gary Kizior
Mar 09, 2022
Dennis from J&R Herra provided repair service for our geothermal heating and air conditioning system. He was polite, professional, and thorough In diagnosing the problem and making the necessary repairs. I would definitely recommend J&R Herra and will use them again, if needed. Service: HVAC system repair
Kristin Gallagher
Feb 16, 2022
I called J&R Herra this morning when I noticed my furnace wasn't heating my house. I called around 830 in the morning and Dennis was here by 11 am. He diagnosed the problem and my furnace is now working as it should be! Fantastic response time, friendly and knowledgeable tech. Will definitely be using J&R in the future for our needs. Service: Heating system maintenance
William Thomas
Feb 12, 2022
Excellent, fast and honest service. Toilet wasn't refilling and J&R came in and gave two options to repair or replace. Cost was well below what we expected and the work was done fast and efficiently. I highly recommend using them. Service: Toilet repair
Dan Olson
Jan 17, 2022
Came home from our family Christmas to a cold home and the furnace out. Greg took care of us with professionalism and class. He's extremely knowledgeable, took the time to explain things, and got it back up and running quickly. Thank, Greg! You're the best!
Tom B.
Feb 28, 2021
J & R Herra Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing was very prompt. John, the technician was courteous and professional. Very happy with the service provided.
Nitty G.
Aug 04, 2020
Our water heater went out unexpectedly and J&R Herra was able to come out to assess the situation the same day I called. The installation went smoothly by Mike and his additional team of help. They took care not to bang up the walls or the hardwood floors getting the 75 gallon monster of a unit into the basement. I would highly recommend J&R Herra. Everyone gave excellent service and respects our home. Mike, Donnie, Kyle.thank you for making this unexpected event easy!
Layla D.
Jul 29, 2020
Do not use this company. They were at my property to fix a short circuit on our HVAC for a little over an hour and they charged us for 2 hours of work. Will not even give you a receipt or a job cost breakdown. They are not trustworthy.
Craig S.
Apr 22, 2020
I had been worried for awhile how I would replace our 75 gallon water heater in the basement. It seemed so big and I wondered how they would get it out. In the end my worries were a waste of time. I called, received a fair price and set the appointment. Jeff and John showed up right on time, quickly brought down the new 75 gallon unit, installed it and with what appeared to be no problem got the old one out. It was a great experience and I would use them again.
Susan Martin-Stricklin
Apr 15, 2019
Great service. Scheduled a cleaning quickly and they always do a great job! They installed a difficult HVAC system in a ceiling and it works very well. Highly recommend.
Antoinette Marie Szewka-Gregory
Mar 01, 2019
We had a new Bathtub put in. They were great. Ran into problems that were not expected but they handled it with no complaints. I would like to thank Jason, Marcus and Brian and the rest of the crew for a fantastic job.
Jenny Estes
Feb 23, 2019
Great service and friendly staff. It was a quick turn-around time between the original call, ordering parts and final installation.
Christine Ann
Feb 20, 2019
I can’t say enough about the J & R Herra team! Our furnace has had a mind of it’s own these past few weeks. From the office staff to the technicians that have to come to the house, they have all been so kind and accommodating. When the furnace fix proved to be more than anticipated, J & R Herra went above and beyond to make sure the job was complete and done right. You can’t go wrong having J & R Herra take care of your home’s needs!
Amy Crane
Jan 17, 2019
These guys are awesome! Super-friendly office staff, as well as technicians. They are very knowledgeable, and they work very hard to try and accommodate my schedule, and I always know the work is performed at the highest level of quality. Do yourself a favor, and welcome these guys into your family. You won’t be disappointed!
Bill Bates
Nov 22, 2017
Vince showed up right on time and conducted himself in a very professional manner! He was competant and knowledgeble. Fixed our problem in a very efficient manner and was very polite! A WINNER!
Lisa Linsner
Sep 12, 2017
J&R showed up on time as scheduled. The tech was professional and friendly. He provided me with everything that I needed to know about the service we were having done and left his contact information if any other questions came up after he left. I highly recommend this company.
Dave Nelson
Vince showed up on time, worked quickly, fixed my boiler system in less time and for less money than expected and quoted, and answered all my questions about the system. He knows his stuff and clearly takes pride in his work. Would highly recommend!
John Bryan
Unbelievably great company. I open the door, they come in, repair what needs to be fixed, clean up, and text me to let me know they are finished.
Diane Feltz
J & R Herra Inc. is fantastic. I had no heat and it was 57 degrees in my house. The lady that answered the phone was very nice and connected me to another person to help me out. In no time at all a technician named Vincent came to the door. He was extremely nice and went right to work. When the job was completed he took the time to explain what he repaired and answered my questions. I would definitely recommend J & R Herra for any work that you need done and see if Vincent can help you out.
Henry Weilder
It was time for a new air conditioner, guys did a great job explaining my options and installing my unit. My monthly electric bill dropped a little with the new unit.
Jerry Needham
Brian and Justin run an excellent company who has the customer's interest always in the front of their brain. I have worked with both for several years and trust them implicitly to do the job right and on time. They are always on top of the latest technology and are well respected by some of the best contractors in the Chicagoland area. You won't be disappointed with J & R Herra.
Eddy L. Rosecrants
Used to work with this group of young dedicated group of technicians. Wish you all the best! Miss you fellas! Keep up your efforts and I will always keep you guys in mind. This is a company where dedication, trust, and perseverance is in every customers best interest! Keep up the good work!
Deanna Cates
Honest, expert and dependable is hard to come by...which is why Herra is my first and ONLY to call. Consistently excellent in "service done right the first time", prompt and very courteous service for years in our home.