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HVAC Services in De Soto, IL | Charlie’s Air Conditioning & Heating

Reliable Heating & Cooling for De Soto Homeowners

At Charlie’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we’ve been proudly serving the families of De Soto, IL with trusted HVAC services since 1982. Located just minutes from Carterville, we understand the unique heating and cooling needs of Southern Illinois homes. Whether you need fast AC repair, expert furnace replacement, or energy-efficient heat pump installation, our experienced technicians are ready to help—backed by over four decades of hands-on experience.

Air Conditioning Repair & Installation in De Soto

When the summer heat hits De Soto, you need an air conditioning system that can keep up. Our technicians are trained to diagnose and repair all AC brands and models. If it’s time for a new system, we offer expert AC installation near Carterville, IL and surrounding towns, including De Soto. From air conditioners to air conditioning maintenance, we ensure your system runs smoothly all summer long.

Need emergency help? We’re known for quick, practical service—schedule service today.

Common AC Problems we fix in De Soto

  • Refrigerant leaks and recharging
  • Compressor failures and replacements
  • Electrical issues and faulty capacitors
  • Frozen evaporator coils
  • Thermostat malfunctions

Furnace Repair & Heating Services for Cold Illinois Winters

Our winters can be harsh, but you can stay comfortable with heating service from Charlie’s. We provide fast, affordable heating repair, furnace installation, and regular heating maintenance in De Soto. If you’re wondering whether to repair or replace, we can walk you through your options and provide a free estimate.

We also work with modern, energy-saving heat pumps and hybrid systems to maximize efficiency.

Year-Round HVAC Maintenance in De Soto

Regular maintenance is the best way to avoid emergency repairs and extend the life of your HVAC system. Our preventative HVAC maintenance program helps De Soto homeowners reduce costs and enjoy better comfort throughout the year. Tune-ups are quick, affordable, and come with priority scheduling.

Not sure if it’s time for a new system? Check out the signs you need a new HVAC.

Spring/Summer AC Tune-Up:

  • Refrigerant level check and adjustment
  • Electrical connection inspection
  • Condenser coil cleaning
  • Performance optimization

Fall/Winter Heating Tune-Up:

  • Gas line and heat exchanger inspection
  • Ignition system testing
  • Airflow measurement and adjustment
  • Safety control verification

Why De Soto Chooses Charlie’s Air Conditioning & Heating

We’re not a faceless national chain. Charlie and Linda built this company from their home in 1982, and today our locally owned team continues to serve De Soto and the surrounding communities with dependable, no-nonsense HVAC service. Learn more about our story and why generations of Southern Illinois families trust us with their home comfort.

Additional Services Available in De Soto

Get a Free Estimate or Schedule Service in De Soto, IL

When you call Charlie’s Air Conditioning & Heating, you’re getting more than just another HVAC company—you’re choosing a team that values integrity, efficiency, and long-term relationships. Call us today at (618) 985-2502 or book online for heating and air conditioning in De Soto, IL.

Recent Jobs and Reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2165 customer reviews

Customers say: The reviews exhibit a positive sentiment towards Charley's Air Conditioning and Heating. The majority of customers express satisfaction with the quality of service, professionalism, and expertise of the technicians. Positive reviews frequently mention friendly and personable service providers, timely and efficient service, and effective problem resolution. Customers also appreciate the company's reliability, punctuality, and willingness to accommodate their schedules. Additionally, many reviews highlight the technicians' knowledge, courtesy, and ability to explain technical issues in a clear and understandable manner. However, a few negative reviews exist, primarily concerning pricing and billing issues. Customers express dissatisfaction with unexpected charges, billing errors, and the need for additional repairs. While these negative reviews exist, the overall sentiment remains positive, with a clear majority of customers expressing satisfaction with Charley's Air Conditioning and Heating's services.

Job Locations and Reviews

Daniel B.
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Complaint outside unit fan not running
Carterville, IL 62918
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
No AC
Herrin, IL 62948
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
No AC
Carterville, IL 62918
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter, flushed the drain, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, checked the Freon levels and they were looking good, and cleaned outdoor coi
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter two of the three, flushed the drain, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, cleaned outdoor coil. When checking in the Freon the pressures were off unit is is going to need a new TXV CHARLIE’s is going to keep in touch.
Carterville, IL 62918
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
No AC return and replace breaker and motor
Herrin, IL 62948
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Start AC Maintenance Technician checked the wire connections, washed the filter, flushed the drain, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, checked the Freon levels and they were looking good, and cleaned outdoor coil.
Herrin, IL 62948
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
AC Service Complaint return and replace sensors per quote. Tested system operation. System appears to be operating normally.
Herrin, IL 62948
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Free W. Install AC Maintenance Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter, flushed the drain, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, checked the Freon levels and they were looking good, and cleaned outdoor coil.
Cambria, IL 62915
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
2025 Spring Check Up PCSA Prepaid
Goreville, IL 62939
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance
Carbondale, IL 62901
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter, flushed the drain, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, checked the Freon levels and they were looking good, and cleaned outdoor coil.
Marion, IL 62959
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up 2 systems prepaid also main house not cooling
Carterville, IL 62918
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter and washed filters, made sure the thermostat was operating normally, checked the Freon levels and they were looking good, cleaned outdoor coil, on the older unit when tech was flushing the drain lines. It was not flushing properly. Technician blew it out with CO2 and the drain line is working properly now.
Marion, IL 62959
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance HVAC Inspection
Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Was quick and explained everything he did and what to do in the future…very happy with the service I received today
Matt - Carbondale, IL 62901
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
AC Repair Carbondale Return and replace coil per quote
Carbondale, IL 62901
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
Quarterly filter change (1) 20x20x5 & (2) 20x25x5 as per quote Technician changed the filters.
Herrin, IL 62948
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
AC Maintenance HVAC Inspection
Carterville, IL 62918
Pete F.
Pete F. Checked in
Quote for new system HVAC Installation
Marion, IL 62959
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
HVAC Inspection Carterville No AC
Carterville, IL 62918
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance
Carterville, IL 62918
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
HVAC Service AC Inspection Carterville
Carterville, IL 62918
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
Air Conditioning Repair Carterville No AC
Carterville, IL 62918
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Air Conditioning Repair
Southern Precinct, IL 62959
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Renewal AC Maintenance Air Conditioning Repair Marion
Marion, IL 62959
Review
Very good
McDonald - Herrin, IL 62948
Review
Serviceman was friendly and on time. He worked very quickly and got the job done. He was very knowledgeable.
Larry - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Jakob did an amazing job and was fast and very courteous. Would definitely recommend you guys.
Zach - Marion, IL 62959
Review
Professional and courteous
Courtney - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Excellent service
Yates - Vienna, IL 62995
Review
Excellent service
Schullian - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
I live out of state and they worked with me to get my AC cleaned and inspected to get it ready for sale.
Nathan - Marion, IL 62959
Review
Daniel was very good about keeping me informed and paying attention to detail. He is an asset to your company
Bill - Murphysboro, IL 62966
Review
Daniel was very helpful ; he repaired my a/c on a very hot afternoon.
Groll - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Exactly what we needed
Brandon - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Quick, knowledgeable, friendly. Highly recommend.
Pritchard - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Thankful for Charlie’s. They were able to get my AC fixed the very next day. In this heat it was a blessing to have the AC back.
Cheryl - Herrin, IL 62948
Review
Excellent Service!
Rogers - Carterville, IL 62918
Review
Service is always fabulous!! Quick to respond too
Bandera - West Frankfort, IL 62896

Recent Jobs and Reviews in De Soto, IL

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 63 customer reviews

Customers say: The reviews exhibit a positive sentiment towards Charley's Air Conditioning and Heating. The majority of customers express satisfaction with the quality of service, professionalism, and expertise of the technicians. Positive reviews frequently mention friendly and personable service providers, timely and efficient service, and effective problem resolution. Customers also appreciate the company's reliability, punctuality, and willingness to accommodate their schedules. Additionally, many reviews highlight the technicians' knowledge, courtesy, and ability to explain technical issues in a clear and understandable manner. However, a few negative reviews exist, primarily concerning pricing and billing issues. Customers express dissatisfaction with unexpected charges, billing errors, and the need for additional repairs. While these negative reviews exist, the overall sentiment remains positive, with a clear majority of customers expressing satisfaction with Charley's Air Conditioning and Heating's services.

Our Local Reviews by City

Job Locations and Reviews

Review
Serviceman was friendly and on time. He worked very quickly and got the job done. He was very knowledgeable.
Larry - De Soto, IL 62924
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance
De Soto, IL 62924
Pete F.
Pete F. Checked in
AC Service Complaint no cool System very low of refrigerant. Customer approved Freon.
De Soto, IL 62924
Pete F.
Pete F. Checked in
AC Service Not enough cool call. Found outdoor unit was very dirty and both filters were dirty. Cleaned outdoor unit and replaced filters with ones provided by the customer.
De Soto, IL 62924
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
AC Service Complaint no cool
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
HVAC Service De Soto AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up renewal Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter, flushed the drain line, and made sure the thermostat was operating normally. Freon levels looked good and outdoor coil was cleaned. System is operational at this time.
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
My air was not working when I got home and I called at 9:30pm to see if I could get someone out. Daniel was there by 10:30 and got it fixed right up. He was great and I’m so thankful for not having to go the night with my house being 90 degrees.
Sarah - De Soto, IL 62924
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
Air Conditioning Repair De Soto No AC HVAC Service
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Great service and very professional.
Chavez - De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Customer had concerns about AC not keeping up, found dead capacitor, replaced capacitor and verified system operation System is cooling at this time
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Customer had concerns about system not keeping up, checked system operation and found unit low on gas, charged system with a pound of refrigerant and got better pressures, recommended scheduling a leak search to see if we can find where the leak is coming from System is operational
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Customer had concerns about evaporator coil dripping and possible drain leak, tested drain line for leaks and found no issues, found evaporator coil partially frozen up, also found condenser coil packed with grass and dirt, cleaned condenser coil and checked system operation, found system low on gas, charged unit with 2 pounds of R22 and made sure system is working properly. Found drain line dripping due to open hole in wall bringing humidity/heat from inside the wall into the furnace closet and causing drain line to condensate and drip. Informed customer about this and recommended covering holes in the wall. Double checked for dripping after charging unit and did not see any more dripping from evaporator coil. System is operational
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Customer had concerns about blower motor slowing down and almost stopping completely then come back to speed, ran system for 30-45 minutes and did not catch blower changing speeds, customer would still like a quote for a new blower motor System is operational
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
Air Conditioning Repair De Soto AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up renewal Technician checked the wire connections, replaced the filter, flushed the drain line, and made sure the thermostat was operating normally. Freon levels looked good and outdoor coil was cleaned. System is operational at this time.
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Renewal AC Maintenance Air Conditioning Repair
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Air Conditioning Repair
De Soto, IL 62924
Pete F.
Pete F. Checked in
Compliant: Outside fan not running Replaced bad capacitor and washed cond coil
De Soto, IL 62924
Pete F.
Pete F. Checked in
Complaint: Outdoor motor bad Replaced cond fan motor and system is operating properly
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Found condenser fan motor running but no compressor, found bad capacitor, replaced capacitor and verified system operation System is cooling at this time
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC Check Up Prepaid AC Maintenance Air Conditioning Repair
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up free w/ install
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
2025 PCSA AC ONLY Check Up Renewal AC Maintenance Completed maintenance and replaced TXV, made sure system is working properly System is operational
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Great Service!
Galloway - De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up renewal Air Conditioning Repair De Soto
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
I was so grateful that you moved my appointment from Tuesday to Monday when you discovered I had no air conditioning. As always the service I receive from your company is excellent and you have the friendly servicemen. They are kind and considerate and very knowledgeable in their work.
Jones - De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up prepaid Upon arrival found condenser fan motor shaft seized up, replaced motor under warranty and completed cooling maintenance, coils and filter are clean, flushed drain, made sure system is working properly System is cooling at this time
De Soto, IL 62924
Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c check up prepaid Completed cooling maintenance, cleaned coil, flushed drain, filters are provided by customer, checked system operation and found no issues, made sure system is working properly System is cooling at this time
De Soto, IL 62924
Daniel B.
Daniel B. Checked in
AC Maintenance 2025 PCSA AC Check Up START Air Conditioning Repair De Soto
De Soto, IL 62924
Jakob E.
Jakob E. Checked in
AC Maintenance PCSA 2025 a/c only check up renewal Air Conditioning Repair De Soto
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Gerson C., my service technician, was on time, very friendly and informative, went above & beyond what was expected, and answered all my questions. Would be glad to have him again if needed.
Larry - De Soto, IL 62924
Response from Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating:

Thank you so much for being a customer! Call us any time!

Gerson C.
Gerson C. Checked in
Customer had concerns about AC not keeping up, found tripped breaker, found mice made a nest in electrical compartment in AC unit and chewed up power wires, fixed wiring and checked system operation, found system low on gas, charged unit with 3 pounds of R22 and made sure system is working properly System is operational
De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Excellent service and very friendly
Mike - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Excellant Service
Crow - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Fast, professional, excellent service always!
Kevin - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Couldn't ask for more. Been a satisfied customer for almost 20 years.
CC - De Soto, IL 62924
Response from Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating:

Thank you for being a customer!

Review
Thorough, professional, friendly service as always!
Kevin - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Great
Scott - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Excellent service!
Bill - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
He was awesome 👏 A plus for me thanks
Jeff - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Excellent
Sarah - De Soto, IL 62924
Response from Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating:

Thank you for your business!

Review
Great experience and Justin was the epitome of customer service!
Mary - De Soto, IL 62924
Response from Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating:

Thank you, Mary! Our guys are the best! We appreciate your business.

Review
Excellent service and very quick to respond to my issue.
Carole - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
He was great
Ellis - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Justin is always courteous and does a great job.
Bill - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Personal knowledgeable overall service call
Crow - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Very professional and great service.
Chavez - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Great job 😁
Pendall - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
annual maintenance
Jones - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
Very Satisfied
EAC - De Soto, IL 62924
Review
As always, Justin was very thorough and even checked my fire alarms. I appreciate the professional way my appointments are always handled
Holder - De Soto, IL 62924
Response from Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating:

Thank you for being a customer! We're happy Justin could take care of you!

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