American Weathermakers Northbrook IL

American Weathermakers Northbrook IL is an employee-owned HVAC and plumbing company serving Northbrook and nearby communities. The company offers repair, installation, and routine maintenance for homes and small businesses. Technicians are licensed, insured, and available for 24-hour emergency calls.

Business Overview

Founded in 1949, the company works on furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, drains, sewers, gas lines, and more. Services cover residential and commercial properties, from single-family homes on tree-lined streets to larger commercial buildings near the railroad corridor.

Staffed by long-tenured employees, American Weathermakers provides in-home estimates and flexible payment options. A Comfort Club membership is available for scheduled tune-ups and priority service.

Key Services

• HVAC: installation, replacement, repair, and seasonal maintenance for heating and cooling systems.
• Plumbing: water heater work, sewer and drain repair, pipe and fixture installation and repair.
• Gas: gas line installation and repair for appliances and heating systems.
• Emergency response: 24/7 service for burst pipes, heating failures, clogged sewers, and other urgent issues.
• Preventive care: Comfort Club maintenance plans and energy-efficiency upgrades.

Areas Served

Service extends across northern Cook and Lake counties and parts of southern Wisconsin. Regular service area includes:

• Northbrook, North Chicago, Highland Park, Lake Forest
• Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lincolnshire
• Lake Bluff, Northfield, Highwood, Winthrop Harbor
• Gages Lake, Zion, Grandwood Park, Deer Park
• Pistakee Highlands, Old Town, Venetian Village, Round Lake Heights
• Fox Lake Hills, Lake Catherine, Bannockburn, Third Lake, Camp Lake WI

Company History

The business began on February 1, 1949, when Bill Hochschild opened Northern Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration in Evanston. It became Northern Weathermakers with Carrier’s permission and later moved its headquarters to Northbrook in 1990.

Over the decades the company kept long-serving staff. A well-known company anecdote recalls Bill’s wife going into labor in the original company truck in 1949. Today the firm is employee owned and maintains ties to its Carrier dealer roots.

Leadership

Owner Dick Hochshild represents the second generation. He often speaks about his father’s straightforward approach to business and service. The leadership keeps a local focus, participating in community events and working with homeowners on practical, code-compliant solutions.

Specialties & Highlights

• Employee-owned model that promotes long staff tenure and local accountability.
• 24-hour emergency response for winter heating failures or summer air conditioning outages.
• Comfort Club membership for seasonal maintenance and priority scheduling.
• In-home estimates and flexible payment plans for energy-efficient upgrades.

Why Locals Choose American Weathermakers

People in Northbrook trust a company with deep local roots and decades of experience. American Weathermakers keeps households comfortable through Chicago-area winters and humid summers, and it handles plumbing problems common to older suburban homes.

With licensed technicians, straightforward estimates, and round-the-clock availability, the company aims for steady, practical service rather than flashy promises. Residents across Northbrook IL and nearby towns rely on the firm for dependable HVAC and plumbing work.