Chicago's South Side, since 1982
Auto A/C, Radiator & Heating Repair in Back of the Yards
Back-of-the-Yards Cool Heat has spent over 44 years keeping Chicago drivers cool in summer, warm in winter, and out of the overheating lane. Led by president Jose Diaz, we also handle oil changes and general auto repair.
- 1982
- Serving Chicago since
- 44+
- Years of experience
- 6
- Days a week, Mon to Sat
- A/C
- Our specialty
What we do
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Auto A/C Service & Repair
Air conditioning is our specialty. When your A/C blows warm, smells musty, or cycles on and off, we find out why and fix it. Our technicians service and repair the full system, so you stay cool through a Chicago summer.
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Heating Diagnostics
A heater that will not warm up is a real problem in a Chicago winter. We diagnose weak or missing heat, trace it to the cause, and get your cabin comfortable and your windshield clearing again.
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Radiator Service & Repair
Your radiator keeps the engine at the right temperature. We service, maintain, and repair auto radiators, from leaks and clogs to coolant problems, before an overheated engine turns into an expensive one.
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Overheating Diagnosis
Temperature gauge climbing or steam from under the hood? Pull over safely and call us. We look at the whole cooling system to find what is causing the overheating and fix it properly.
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Oil Changes
Regular oil changes are the simplest way to protect your engine. Stop by 47th Street for a quick, honest oil change from the same team that handles your cooling and climate system.
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Beyond climate control and cooling, we handle general automotive mechanics. Bring your car in and we will tell you plainly what it needs and what can wait.
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Why drivers choose Cool Heat
We are a neighborhood shop on 47th Street. We explain the problem, recommend what your car needs, and stand behind our work.
A/C Specialists
Air conditioning service and repair is what our shop is known for.
Radiator Know How
Radiator and cooling system maintenance from a shop that has done it for decades.
Since 1982
Over 44 years in the Back of the Yards, still run by the same company.
Plain Talk
Clear answers about what is wrong, what it takes to fix, and what can wait.
Heat in Winter
Heating diagnostics so your cabin and windshield stay warm and clear.
Local to the South Side
A short drive from Back of the Yards, New City, Canaryville and Bridgeport.
Overheating or no A/C?
Steam from the hood or warm air from the vents will not fix itself.
Call the shop and tell us what your car is doing. We will get you on the schedule and find the cause.
- A/C, heating and radiator specialists since 1982
- Oil changes and general repair in the same shop
- Open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM
See the work
Real shop work, start to finish
A look at the kind of service that goes on in a cooling and climate control shop. Press play on any clip.
Under the hood
Careful, hands on diagnosis of the engine bay, where A/C, heating and cooling problems start.
Cooling system and A/C lines
Checking the coolant reservoir and the A/C lines that keep your engine and your cabin at the right temperature.
Service from below
Lift work for oil changes and underbody service, done in the shop.
Overheating? Call us
Steam from under the hood is a cooling system warning. Pull over safely, then call the shop.
Where we are
Right on 47th Street in Back of the Yards
Our shop is at 1111 W 47th St, near the corner of W 47th and S Aberdeen. Drivers come to us from across Chicago's South Side.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
- What services does Back-of-the-Yards Cool Heat provide?
- Auto air conditioning service and repair, heating diagnostics, radiator maintenance and repair, oil changes, and general automotive mechanics.
- Where are you located?
- 1111 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood near the corner of W 47th St and S Aberdeen St.
- What are your hours?
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We are closed on Sunday.
- How long have you been in business?
- Back-of-the-Yards Cool Heat, Inc. was founded in 1982 and has served Chicago drivers for over 44 years under president Jose Diaz.
Prefer to call?
(773) 843-1704. Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 1.
Beat the heat, and the cold.
Whether your A/C is blowing warm, your radiator is leaking, or you just need an oil change, call or stop by the shop on 47th Street.
1111 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609. Closed Sundays.