29 AC Replacement Contractors in Duluth, MN

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Top-Rated AC Replacement Contractors in Duluth

#1

ASP Mechanical

4.8(1,861 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Of 1,861 reviews, the overwhelmingly positive majority cite technician communication skills and diagnostic thoroughness as primary reasons for recommending ASP…

5028 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811
#2

MMI Home Improvement

4.8(619 reviews)
Highly Rated

Six of eight detailed reviews award five-star ratings, with technicians Mark and Alex receiving multiple mentions for professionalism and skill. Positive…

#3

A G O'Brien Plumbing & Heating Co

4.8(392 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Every reviewer awarded a 5-star rating, with 6 of 6 sampled reviews praising specific technicians by name, Garrett, Daryl, Brad, and Will among them. Emergency…

4907 Lightning Dr, Duluth, MN 55811

All AC Replacement Contractors (29 total)

NorthStar Heating and Cooling

4.8(371)
Highly Rated

Every one of the 371 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with technician names, Ray, Corey, Chaz, Russ, appearing…

301 S Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807

ProSource Auto Repair

4.9(172)
Highly Rated

All five-star reviews specifically mention transparency in pricing and clear communication, with three…

332 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806

Victory Heating and Air

4.9(133)
Highly Rated

All 132 reviews carry 5-star ratings, with multiple reviewers noting relationships spanning five to ten…

Lakeside Heating and Air Conditioning

5.0(112)
Highly Rated

All eight sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with five explicitly naming Travis as the technician who arrived…

Design Heating, LLC

4.9(106)
Highly Rated

105 of 106 reviews award 5 stars, with customer language emphasizing reliability, technical skill, and…

5131 Washburn Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Veterans Heating & Cooling

4.9(100)
24/7 Highly Rated

All six detailed reviews award five stars, with every client naming Jeff as the technician they worked with.…

4085 Jeffrey Rd, Duluth, MN 55810

Quail services llc

5.0(38)

All 38 reviews award perfect 5-star ratings, with every testimonial praising Nathan by name as the owner and…

Northland Comfort Heating & Cooling

4.6(47)

47 reviews yield a 4.6-star average with five-star ratings comprising the majority. Emergency response…

Elite Pro Services

5.0(20)

All 20 reviews award 5 stars, with multiple customers specifically naming technicians Naeem and Austin for…

Guthrie Plumbing & Heating

4.8(19)

Five-star reviews dominate the dataset, with 19 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. Customers repeatedly cite Dale…

1005 W Morgan St, Duluth, MN 55811

Fossum Plumbing & Heating LLC

4.5(17)

All eight detailed reviews award five-star ratings, with customers specifically praising Jamie's…

5244 Midway Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

MAXX Mechanical LLC

5.0(12)

Eight reviewers describe emergency or same-day service experiences. The owner-technician Max is named in six…

Mex-Mechanical Services

4.7(14)

All 14 reviewers award 5-star ratings, with 4 customers mentioning 10+ year relationships. Three reviewers…

Candler and Sons Heating and Air

4.3(12)

Five of seven detailed reviewers award 5 stars, praising Candler's diagnostic honesty and emergency…

Cloquet Plumbing and Heating LLC

4.0(12)

11 of 12 reviewers awarded five stars, citing Paul's same-day arrival promise, thorough explanations, and…

Carlson Bros Mechanical Contracting

3.5(12)

Three of four detailed reviews mention pricing concerns, including credit card fees and quoted prices that…

2502 W Huron St, Duluth, MN 55806

United Refrigeration Inc

5.0(5)

All five reviews award 5 stars, with contractors praising technical knowledge and problem-solving. One…

2231 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55806

Andrea heating and cooling

5.0(4)

All 4 reviews award 5 stars, with customers specifically praising the technicians' competence, thoroughness,…

JH Heating & cooling

5.0(4)

Four clients awarded perfect five-star ratings, with two specifically praising technician Jeremy for his…

Yeah Hvac and Plumbing LLC

5.0(4)

All four customers awarded 5-star ratings, with Nasir named directly in three reviews as the primary…

Dryke Plumbing & Heating Inc.

2.9(12)

Of 12 reviews, 3 are 5-star and 3 are 1-star, creating a polarized split. Positive reviews cite Jason Dryke's…

AW Kuettel & Sons, Inc.

5.0(3)

All three client reviews award a 5-star rating, with one reviewer specifically praising the company's flat…

3930 Airpark Blvd, Duluth, MN 55811

Gartner Refrigeration Company - Duluth

5.0(2)
24/7

Both customers awarded 5 stars, with Crystal specifically praising fair pricing on her ice machine…

2331 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806

B & A Comforting Solutions

5.0(1)

1 reviewer awarded 5 stars, emphasizing same-weekend diagnosis and AC/coil replacement. The customer…

Kool Brothers Heating and Air

0.0

This contractor has no publicly available customer reviews, making verified feedback unavailable for…

A-International Appliance and HVAC Repair Inc

0.0

AC Replacement Costs in Duluth

Replacement costs for aging systems in Duluth. If repair cost exceeds 50% of replacement, replacement is usually more economical.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Central AC (3-ton, basic)
$6,160$8,960$12,320
Central AC (4-ton, mid-efficiency)
$8,400$11,760$15,680
Central AC (5-ton, high-efficiency)
$10,640$14,000$17,920
Full HVAC system (AC + furnace)
$12,981$15,042$15,792
Plus ductwork replacement
If existing ducts are aged/leaking
$2,352$3,360$4,480
Repair cost threshold50% rule: if repair > 50% of replacement, replace

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

AC Replacement in Duluth, MN: What to Expect

Duluth’s climate — pinned to the western edge of Lake Superior — creates unusual HVAC priorities. Winters average lows near 2°F with deep cold snaps from December through February, while summers stay cool, with highs around 76°F and fewer than three days above 90°F. That seasonal imbalance keeps heating first and cooling efficiency second, yet demand for ac-replacement Duluth persists among homeowners balancing brief summers and tight envelopes. Twenty-eight contractors serve the area, averaging a 4.5 rating across 4,103 reviews; four provide 24/7 service.

Specific cost numbers from topCostItems aren’t available here, but local replacements are driven by system size, weatherization needs, and compatibility with cold-climate heat pumps. Expect pricing to reflect upgraded insulation, duct sealing, and installation complexity near the lakeshore. Minnesota requires an HVAC Contractor License through the Department of Labor and Industry, and firms must employ a licensed Master HVAC technician — confirm credentials and permits before signing a contract.

Customer highlights aren’t provided in the dataset, so look to review patterns and market realities: contractors praised for prompt emergency response, experience with cold-climate installations, and thorough pre-install assessments score highest. Prioritize firms that document load calculations, offer clear warranties, and demonstrate familiarity with Duluth’s heating-centric load profiles rather than emphasizing peak-summer SEER numbers alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC replacement in Duluth runs $2,352-$17,920 depending on system size and efficiency. A 3-ton basic central AC costs $5,500-$11,000 installed, a 4-ton mid-efficiency system $7,500-$14,000, and a 5-ton high-efficiency unit $9,500-$16,000. Full HVAC replacement (AC + furnace combined) averages $11,590-$14,100.

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