15 AC Installation Contractors in Annapolis, MD

4.6 avg rating
3,046 total reviews7 offer 24/7 service
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Top-Rated AC Installation Contractors in Annapolis

#1

Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling

4.9(1,232 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Twelve hundred thirty-two reviews yield a 4.9 average rating, with every reviewer awarding five stars. Common threads include same-day response, technician…

1825 George Ave Suite 6, Annapolis, MD 21401
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#2

Coastal Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc

4.8(738 reviews)
Highly Rated

All twelve sampled reviewers gave 5-star ratings, with four explicitly mentioning the company resolved problems that other HVAC companies could not fix. Three…

25 Hudson St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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#3

One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating®

4.8(383 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Seven of eight reviewers awarded five stars, with positive mentions of specific technicians (Michael Geary, Chris, Damon, Tyler Henson, Brandon, Prince) and…

1125 West St Suite #609, Annapolis, MD 21401
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All AC Installation Contractors (15 total)

United Air Temp

4.8(255)
24/7 Highly Rated

Seven of eight reviewers awarded 5 stars, with recurring praise for same-day response times, thorough…

2553 Housley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Davis Ford Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9(176)
Highly Rated

Five of six indexed reviews award five stars, with consistent praise for technician professionalism and…

1799 A McGuckian St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Ambient Cooling & Heating LLC

5.0(86)
24/7
1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 250, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Pro-Tech HVAC Home

5.0(56)

Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with three customers specifically praising competitive pricing, budget…

326 First St suite 103, Annapolis, MD 21403
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B&B Co. Inc.

4.7(30)
24/7

Thirty reviews yield a perfect 5-star average with customers consistently praising cost-effective solutions.…

109 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Elite Air Annapolis AC Repair

5.0(22)
24/7

22 reviewers collectively award a perfect 5-star rating, with every account recording a maximum score.…

131 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Proactive Heating & Air conditioning

5.0(20)

All twenty reviews carry 5-star ratings, with seven clients specifically naming technician Sunil by name.…

2 Willow St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Smith & Rawlings Inc

4.2(20)

Four of six detailed reviews mention emergency or same-day service . Positive reviews consistently name…

1799 A McGuckian St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Fixed! HVAC Service

4.4(14)

Five detailed client testimonials all award five-star ratings, with four accounts specifying John as the…

2014 Renard Ct STE H, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Wehn Hvac

3.7(6)

Four of six reviews award five stars, with praise focusing on same-day response capability and fair pricing…

3 Church Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
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CES Commercial Equipment Services

2.1(7)
24/7

Four of seven reviewers describe no-call-no-show experiences after scheduling appointments, while two…

1785 Forest Dr suite 339, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Earth River Geothermal

5.0(1)

The single 5-star review praises Mark for guiding a client through prolonged county permitting and property…

1202 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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AC Installation Costs in Annapolis

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

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Window unit
$150$350$700
Ductless mini-split (single zone)
$2,000$4,500$8,000
Central AC replacement (existing ducts)
$3,500$6,500$12,000
Central AC new install (with ductwork)
$7,000$12,000$20,000
Carrier (residential)
$3,800$6,200$10,500
Trane (residential)
$5,000$8,800$13,600
Lennox (residential)
$3,500$6,500$12,000
Rheem (residential)
$3,200$5,500$9,000

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

AC Installation in Annapolis, MD: What to Expect

Annapolis sits at the mouth of the Severn River where the Chesapeake Bay meets summer heat indexes that push daily highs near 88 degrees with humidity that makes outdoor feel oppressive. The combination of coastal moisture and summer heat creates significant latent cooling loads, while winters that dip into the mid-20s around the bay demand reliable heating. Fifteen contractors serve this market, collectively earning a 4.6 average rating across more than three thousand customer reviews. That volume of AC Installation in Annapolis reflects a homeowner base that expects equipment sized and installed correctly the first time.

Installation costs follow clear brackets depending on system type. Window units run $150 to $700, while ductless mini-split systems for single zones range from $2000 to $8000. Most central AC replacements, when existing ductwork is already in place, fall between $3500 and $12000. Maryland requires every contractor to hold a Master HVACR License from the state labor board, a credential that confirms both technical training and adherence to codes that protect homeowners from improper installations.

Customer feedback points to concrete differences in service quality. Several reviewers note Barstow and Sons responded same day and treated client homes with evident care. Coastal Heating and Air Conditioning solved problems that prior technicians could not fix, a pattern echoed across eleven of twelve sampled reviews. One Hour Air Conditioning draws repeated mentions of specific technicians like Michael Geary and Tyler Henson, with seven of eight recent callers awarding five stars. This level of targeted recognition suggests crews who remain with their companies long enough to build lasting client relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

New AC installation in Annapolis costs $150-$20,000 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.