5 AC Repair Contractors in Derby, KS

4.8 avg rating
1,117 total reviews4 offer 24/7 service
Need emergency service? 5 HVAC providers in Derby offer 24/7 availability

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Top-Rated AC Repair Contractors in Derby

#1

D&M Mechanical

5.0(416 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 416 reviews award five stars, with Duane and Matt named across multiple accounts as the technicians customers request by name. Reviewers emphasize fair…

801 N River St, Derby, KS 67037
#2

Wichita Heating and Air

4.9(359 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across 359 reviews yielding a 4.9-star average, customers repeatedly mention same-day service during extreme weather conditions, with Kenny, Maddex, and Jake…

2524 N Nelson Dr, Derby, KS 67037
#3

Tickles Heating and Air

4.9(177 reviews)
Highly Rated

Every reviewer awards 5 stars, and four of eight explicitly mention emergency same-day or after-hours response. Three reviews identify technicians Michael,…

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MJB Heating & Cooling

4.8(157)
24/7 Highly Rated

157 reviewers award MJB a 4.8-star average, with 4 of 6 sampled reviews highlighting same-day or 30-minute…

713 N Buckner St, Derby, KS 67037

Mills Heating & Air Inc

4.4(8)
24/7

6 of 8 reviews award 5 stars, with every positive reviewer mentioning Andy Mills by name and praising fast,…

318 E Sandhill Rd, Derby, KS 67037

AC Repair Costs in Derby

Typical repair costs for Derby homeowners, by problem type.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Diagnostic / service call
Usually credited toward repair
$83$132$220
Refrigerant recharge (R-410A)
$165$385$770
Capacitor replacement
$132$275$495
Fan motor replacement
$275$495$770
Compressor replacement
$880$1,980$3,080
Evaporator coil repair
$440$990$1,650
Labor (hourly rate)
Per hour during business hours
$83$121$165

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

AC Repair in Derby, KS: What to Expect

Derby sits on the edge of Wichita’s Great Plains swings, where summers push into the mid-90s with many 90°F+ days and winters plunge into teens. Those extremes make air conditioning failures more than an inconvenience, they’re a recurring service need. Local demand supports five contractors (average rating 4.8 across 1,117 reviews) and four firms advertise 24/7 response for ac-repair Derby calls during peak seasons.

The listing’s cost fields weren’t provided, so specific topCostItems for Derby weren’t available. In practice, homeowners should expect a spectrum from modest diagnostic fees to substantially higher bills for compressor or condenser replacement; ask providers for itemized estimates and parts warranties. Remember that Kansas lacks a statewide HVAC license, so verify any local licenses, city permits and insurance before authorizing work.

Customer highlights weren’t included in the dataset, so review patterns become the best proxy: check for consistent praise of punctuality, clear estimates, and follow-up service across multiple reviews. Favor technicians who document troubleshooting steps, offer written guarantees, and can explain refrigerant or control upgrades plainly. Given the climate volatility, prioritize contractors who demonstrate emergency availability, transparent billing, and a record of repeat customers in the Derby/Wichita metro.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC repair in Derby typically costs $83-$3,080 depending on the problem. Diagnostic calls run around $75-$200, refrigerant recharges $150-$700, capacitor replacement $120-$450, and compressor replacement $800-$2,800. Most contractors apply the diagnostic fee toward the final repair cost if you proceed.