56 AC Installation Contractors in Kansas City, MO

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Top-Rated AC Installation Contractors in Kansas City

#1

A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical

4.8(19,101 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Every one of the seven sampled reviewers awarded five stars, with four explicitly naming their technician (Spencer, Joseph Maya, J.J. Hall, Derrick). Emergency…

7100 E 50th St, Kansas City, MO 64129
#2

Buckner's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing

4.9(1,519 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

All three detailed reviews award 5 stars, praising the same-day installation capability, full crew deployment, and equipment transparency. The high volume of…

1558 N Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
#3

Midwest Heating Cooling & Plumbing

4.9(1,327 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

1,327 reviews yield a 4.9-star average, with technicians Josh and Tom D. named across multiple five-star testimonials. Reviewers consistently praise…

13228 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145

All AC Installation Contractors (56 total)

Buckner's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing

5.0(581)
24/7 Highly Rated

Every reviewer awarded five stars, with 581 total reviews creating an exceptional consistency record.…

406 W 75th St Ste F, Kansas City, MO 64114

Premier Comfort Heating & Cooling

5.0(391)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 391 reviews award 5 stars. Reviewers frequently mention same-day emergency response, with several noting…

4123 N Oak Trafficway Ste A, Kansas City, MO 64116

KC Comfort Champs

5.0(249)
24/7 Highly Rated

249 reviews yield a perfect 5.0 rating, with technicians Chad and Jordan named across multiple positive…

12220 NW Skyview Ave, Kansas City, MO 64164

Better Service Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing

4.8(293)
24/7 Highly Rated

293 reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Customers consistently mention same-day emergency response, with technicians…

10027 N Lawn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64156

Bellis Heating & Cooling

4.9(241)
Highly Rated

241 reviews yield a 4.9-star average, with technicians named in every sampled review. Reviewers consistently…

Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating and Cooling

4.9(226)
Highly Rated

All eight sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with five mentioning same-day or short-notice emergency…

2540 W Pennway St Suite AD8, Kansas City, MO 64108

1st Priority Heating & Cooling and Construction

4.9(203)
Highly Rated

Eight customer reviews analyzed reveal consistent praise for technician Tim's punctuality and diagnostic…

On the Spot Heating and Cooling

5.0(131)
Highly Rated

All 131 reviews award 5 stars. Three named reviewers specifically praise Keenan's honesty, fair pricing, and…

New! Heating & Cooling

4.9(130)
Highly Rated

130 reviewers award this contractor a 4.9-star average, with technicians Zach and Zack earning repeated…

Epic Heating & AC, LLC

4.9(112)
Highly Rated

All eight sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with five explicitly naming Mike as the service provider and…

Supreme Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

5.0(100)
Highly Rated

All seven named reviews award 5 stars, with customers specifically praising Farzad's same-day arrival during…

Creature Comfort Cooling

5.0(98)

All 98 reviews carry a 5-star rating, a standout record for any Kansas City contractor of this size. Four…

The HVAC Guys

4.9(105)
Highly Rated

Of 105 reviews, roughly 90 percent award 5 stars, with customers consistently naming technician Marc for his…

The Hvac Doc LLC

5.0(91)

All 91 reviews award 5 stars, with Brandy named across every testimonial as the trusted technician. Reviewers…

Hansen Mechanical

3.9(271)

Three of four detailed reviews mention technician John by name, with all three praising his diagnostic…

Moore Air KC

5.0(77)

All 77 reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Mike and David named across multiple positive experiences.…

Absolute Comfort Technologies, Inc.

4.9(79)

Reviewers consistently mention same-day emergency response capabilities, with multiple customers citing 24/7…

8248 NW 101 Terrace #16, Kansas City, MO 64153

TJS HVAC Services

5.0(69)

All 69 reviews award TJS HVAC Services a perfect 5-star rating, making it one of the highest-reviewed…

Pride Mechanical, Inc.

4.7(89)

100% of visible reviews award 5-star ratings. Six of six reviewers mention Patrick by name, describing him as…

Res-Q Services Heating and Cooling

4.7(89)

89 reviews yielding a 4.7-star average with all five-star ratings highlighting same-day emergency response,…

Above and Beyond Heating and Cooling Inc

4.9(67)

Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with Kevin named directly in the majority of testimonials. Reviewers…

All 4 One Heating & Cooling

4.9(52)
24/7

Twelve of fifteen sampled reviews specifically mention same-day or next-day emergency service, with several…

Del's Appliance Heating & Cooling

3.8(151)

Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with 4 customers specifically naming technicians Michael, Kaden, or Del.…

10905 Hickman Mills Dr, Kansas City, MO 64137

A.D. Heating Air Service LLC

4.8(50)

All seven named reviewers award five stars, with four specifically mentioning owner Demond Ammons by name.…

All Day Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC

4.9(46)

Forty-five of 46 reviews award 5 stars, with customers frequently mentioning the same-day availability and…

All About Air HVAC LLC

5.0(40)

All 40 reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Shaun Dunson and Shaun (identified in multiple reviews)…

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® of Northland

4.9(42)

Forty-two client reviews produce a 4.9 average rating with nineteen five-star entries referencing technicians…

AC Installation Costs in Kansas City

New central AC installation costs in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, MO: What to Expect

Kansas City's continental climate brings 42 days above 90°F in humid summers and winters dropping to 20°F, pushing HVAC systems through wide temperature swings on both ends of the calendar. Cooling loads are serious from June through August, and any new AC installation needs to account for the high heat and humidity combination that characterizes the region. The ac-installation market has 35 contractors averaging 4.7 stars across 24,721 reviews.

AC installation costs range from $168 for a window unit to $13,440 for central AC replacement with existing ductwork. Ductless mini-splits run $2,240–$8,960 per zone — common for Kansas City homes doing room additions or converting from radiator heat. Missouri has no statewide HVAC license — licensing requirements vary by municipality, so verify local credentials and pull permits through the appropriate city or county office.

A.B. May's long-tenured customers — some citing 10–17 years of service — consistently praise honest, non-pushy technicians who explain problems clearly. Buckner's 1,524 reviews stand out for system knowledge depth, particularly around geothermal and heat pump options that most Kansas City contractors don't discuss with confidence. Midwest Heating Cooling's 1,326 reviews at 4.9 stars describe service that customers call the best they've ever received, with consistent on-time arrivals and clear communication from first contact through installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

New AC installation in Kansas City 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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