21 Emergency HVAC Contractors in Des Moines, IA

4.2 avg rating
18,095 total reviews20 offer 24/7 service

Top-Rated Emergency HVAC Contractors in Des Moines

#1

Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

4.9(5,487 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Nearly every reviewer awards 5 stars, with customers specifically naming Mike (electrician), Gavin and Chris (HVAC installers), and Andrew (plumbing) as…

6365 NE 14th St BLDG B, Des Moines, IA 50313
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#2

Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

4.9(4,043 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across five authenticated reviews, all clients awarded five-star ratings. Three reviewers specifically named individual technicians, with two highlighting…

2822 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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#3

Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.8(3,623 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

3,515 reviews yield a 4.8-star average with every sampled reviewer awarding 5 stars; technicians Matt, Richard, Trent, Dylan Cataldo, and Tyler receive direct…

1202 Thomas Beck Rd Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50315
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All Emergency HVAC Contractors (21 total)

True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

5.0(1,063)
24/7 Highly Rated

Over 1,000 five-star reviews consistently praise transparent pricing and technicians who explain every…

505 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Modern Heating & Air

5.0(934)
Highly Rated

Four of five named reviews cite same-day or same-week response, including Jordan P. arriving within an hour…

675 NE 45th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Midwest Comfort Heating & Cooling

4.9(836)
24/7 Highly Rated

All five-star reviews mention specific technicians by name, Jordan, Brian, Joel, Mick, with clients praising…

1567 Ohio St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Des Moines Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.9(696)
24/7 Highly Rated

Technicians Justin, Cole P., and Sergio each receive multiple named mentions for professionalism and…

1034 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Obsidian Heating and Cooling

5.0(584)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 584 reviews carry five-star ratings, with multiple customers specifically naming technician Josiah for…

1523 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Metro Heating & Cooling

4.8(339)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across 339 reviews, the company maintains a 4.8-star average with customers repeatedly praising specific…

3517 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Advanced Problem Solutions

5.0(144)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 119 reviews award five stars, with reviewers naming individual technicians by name. Brandon earns mention…

5727 NE 16th St Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Indianola Mechanical

4.9(158)
24/7 Highly Rated

Among 158 reviews, positive Feedback consistently mentions specific technicians by name (Will, Joseph) and…

1955 NE 58th Ave Suite 304, Des Moines, IA 50313
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United Heating & Air Conditioning

3.5(81)
24/7

The 3.5-star rating derived from 81 reviews suggests mixed customer experiences, with positive feedback…

Des Moines, IA 50317
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Scott's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing

4.5(23)
24/7

Twenty-three clients awarded an average 4.5 stars, with every reviewer granting a perfect 5-star score.…

5741 NE 22nd St Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Des Moines Heating & Cooling

4.7(18)
24/7

17 of 18 reviewers award 5 stars, praising Rob's same-day response, honest assessments, and refusal to push…

625 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Excel Mechanical

4.2(19)
24/7

Across 19 reviews, positive feedback centers on technician knowledge and follow-through, with three five-star…

5636 NE 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Marick Mechanical

3.6(26)
24/7

Across 26 reviews, Marick Mechanical holds a 3.6-star average rating. Seven of eight named reviewers awarded…

138 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Whipp It Up Services LLC

5.0(6)
24/7

All five reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Mitch and Todd mentioned by name across multiple…

5719 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
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Pike Mechanical

4.0(9)
24/7

Of 9 reviews, 2 customers gave 5-star ratings specifically praising cost management and fair pricing. One…

1536 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Resource Services Inc

4.2(6)
24/7

Five of six reviewers award 5 stars, with consistent praise for same-day emergency response, competitive…

1647 NE 55th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Porter Family Heating & Cooling

0.0
24/7

No customer reviews are available on public platforms at this time. Prospective clients are encouraged to…

339 SW 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Cool Off HVAC

0.0
24/7

Two verified client reviews from 2021 both express strong satisfaction, with customers using superlatives…

4103 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Emergency HVAC Costs in Des Moines

After-hours, weekend, and holiday HVAC service pricing in Des Moines. Rates are typically 1.5-2x standard.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
After-hours service call (weekday night)
Base fee before labor
$165$220$330
Weekend service call
$193$248$358
Holiday / major holiday call
$248$330$495
Emergency labor (hourly)
1.5-2x standard hourly rate
$176$226$275
Emergency repair total (typical)
Repair + after-hours surcharge
$330$770$1,320
Emergency repair (major)
Compressor, heat exchanger failures
$1,320$2,420$3,850

Prices reflect continental metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.

Emergency HVAC in Des Moines, IA: What to Expect

Des Moines’ humid summers—87°F highs and roughly 32 days above 90°F—paired with winters averaging 13°F create sharp seasonal swings that strain both cooling and heating systems. That surge explains steady demand for emergency-hvac Des Moines services throughout the year. Twenty-two contractors serve the metro with an average 4.2-star rating across about 17,080 reviews, and most offer round-the-clock response.

Specific line-item cost data wasn’t included, so expect a wide price spread depending on whether a visit is a refrigerant recharge, thermostat replacement, compressor repair, or full system swap; emergency dispatch fees and part availability also influence totals. Iowa requires HVAC contractors to hold an HVAC Contractor License and to employ or be a Master HVAC through the DIAL Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board, so verify licensing and written estimates before work begins.

No individual customer highlights were supplied, so look for patterns in reviews: prompt arrival times, transparent invoicing, and follow-up service commonly earn higher marks. Given the busy peak cooling season, prioritize contractors who document 24/7 availability, provide clear diagnostics, and maintain that state licensing and insurance information on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency HVAC in Des Moines adds a premium of $100-$300 to the standard service call fee, with labor billed at 1.5-2x normal rates. After-hours weekday calls typically run $150-$300 before repairs, weekends $175-$325, and holidays $225-$450. Total emergency repair costs usually land between $300-$1,200.

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