12 AC Installation Contractors in Urbandale, IA

4.2 avg rating
2,590 total reviews1 offer 24/7 service
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Top-Rated AC Installation Contractors in Urbandale

#1

Lenz Heating & Cooling

4.9(1,854 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Four reviewers mention same-day or next-day service availability. Positive reviews cite specific technicians by name (Daniel, Landon, Gavin, Connor, Matt),…

7641 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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#2

Dayton Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9(441 reviews)
Highly Rated

412 reviewers award Dayton a 4.9 average, with customers consistently praising fast response times and fair pricing. Positive reviews specifically name…

3509 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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#3

Trade Allies Heating and Cooling

5.0(225 reviews)
Highly Rated

Every one of the 209 reviewers awards 5 stars, a pattern driven by same-day emergency turnaround and transparent pricing cited across multiple testimonials.…

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Johnstone Supply

4.5(28)

Six of eight reviews award five stars, with customers praising staff knowledge and extensive inventory.…

11000 Justin Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Lennox Stores (Parts Plus)

4.4(9)

Four of five displayed reviews award five stars, praising parts organization, same-day availability, and…

4251 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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O'Connor Company Inc

4.6(8)

Seven of eight reviews award five stars, praising quick unloading times and helpful warehouse staff. One…

4455 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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cfm Distributors, Inc.

5.0(6)

Four reviewers explicitly call cfm Distributors the best or a great supply house in the Des Moines area, with…

4137 109th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Prairie Heating and Cooling

5.0(5)

All four reviews award 5 stars, with clients specifically praising technicians Nick and Trevor for their…

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Gustave A Larson Company

4.3(7)

Four of seven published reviews mention specific experiences, with two rating the supplier five stars and two…

4721 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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Sears Heating and Air Conditioning

5.0(3)

This contractor maintains a perfect 5.0-star average across three reviews, with one named client, Leanna…

3069 99th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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CE (Carrier Enterprise) - Des Moines

3.0(4)

2 of 4 reviewers name staff members Bruce and Thomas as helpful, while 2 reviews document dropped calls and…

4101 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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R3 Heating & Air Des Moines

0.0

No customer reviews have been submitted for this business, making it impossible to identify common…

NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50323
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AC Installation Costs in Urbandale

New central AC installation costs in Urbandale, by system type and brand.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Window unit
$168$392$784
Ductless mini-split (single zone)
$2,240$5,040$8,960
Central AC replacement (existing ducts)
$3,920$7,280$13,440
Central AC new install (with ductwork)
$7,840$13,440$22,400
Carrier (residential)
$4,256$6,944$11,760
Trane (residential)
$5,600$9,856$15,232
Lennox (residential)
$3,920$7,280$13,440
Rheem (residential)
$3,584$6,160$10,080

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

AC Installation in Urbandale, IA: What to Expect

Urbandale sits within the Des Moines metro, where summer heat pushes highs into the upper 80s with roughly a month and a half of days exceeding 90 degrees. The humid summers make reliable cooling a practical necessity, not a luxury. Winters are equally demanding, with average lows near 13 degrees demanding robust heating. This climate creates year-round pressure on home systems, driving consistent demand for professional AC Installation in Urbandale. The community is served by twelve HVAC contractors holding an average rating of 4.2 across nearly 2,590 customer reviews.

For Urbandale homeowners, cooling equipment costs vary by system type. A window unit runs $168 to $784, while a ductless mini-split for a single zone runs $2,240 to $8,960. Central AC replacement utilizing existing ductwork runs $3,920 to $13,440. In Iowa, HVAC contractors must hold a state license issued through the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, ensuring they meet established technical standards.

Customer feedback reveals distinct service patterns among top performers. Dayton Heating & Air Conditioning draws consistent praise for fast response times and fair pricing, with technicians Nick, Axel and Willy mentioned across multiple five-star reviews. Trade Allies Heating and Cooling maintains a perfect 5.0 rating from 209 reviewers, with customers specifically citing same-day emergency turnaround and transparent pricing as distinguishing factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

New AC installation in Urbandale costs $168-$22,400 depending on system type. Window units run $150-$700, ductless mini-splits $2,000-$8,000 per zone, central AC replacement with existing ducts $3,500-$12,000, and full new installs with ductwork $7,000-$20,000. SEER rating, tonnage, and brand significantly affect pricing.

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