23 AC Replacement Contractors in Durham, NC
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JD Service Now
“Fourteen percent of reviewers specifically praise technician Bradley for his professionalism and clear explanations during water heater installations. One…”
ARS / Rescue Rooter
“The contractor's 4.5-star average across 3,225 reviews indicates generally positive sentiment, though the two extracted reviews present opposing experiences:…”
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Progressive | Plumbing, Heating & Air, Electrical
“Of 415 reviews, 94% carry 5-star ratings. Customers repeatedly mention same-day response times, with…”
Essential Comfort LLC
“All 92 reviews carry 5-star ratings, with customers consistently highlighting technician Jason's diagnostic…”
Revive Heating & Cooling Inc
“All 8 sampled reviews award 5 stars, with Bill and Kent named by multiple reviewers as the technicians…”
Ema Air
“Every one of the 82 reviews awards 5 stars, and at least six reviewers by name specifically mention Mostafa…”
First RespondAir HVAC
“Twenty-nine reviewers collectively award a flawless 5-star rating, with multiple clients specifically…”
A1 Electrical HVAC LLC
“Eight verified reviewers collectively awarded this business a 4.9-star average, with every client rating the…”
Aloha Air HVAC
“Every reviewer rated Aloha Air five stars across 32 reviews. Same-day service appears in reviews from Kate M,…”
Hometown Air, LLC
“All 28 reviews award 5 stars, with six different reviewers specifically naming technician Brian Horner for…”
C. G. Mitchell Heating & Air
“All 27 reviews award 5 stars, with 6 reviewers specifically naming technicians Daniel or Tony and praising…”
Thermostat Masters
“All 22 reviews award 5 stars, with 4 reviewers specifically mentioning Riley by name as the technician who…”
Meeks Heating & Cooling
“All 19 reviewers award 5 stars, with multiple clients explicitly noting Chad's honesty and refusal to…”
R & C Services
“A customer of 15+ years describes Chris and his team as the only HVAC company they call — noting the peace of…”
Comfort Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
“Six of eight reviewers award 5 stars, citing affordable pricing, skilled technicians, and long-term…”
Shepherd Heating & Air Conditioning
“Four of four named reviewers mention specific technicians by name, with Colby Dennis appearing in three…”
Durham Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
“Eight customers across 23 reviews specifically mention same-day or next-day service availability. Technicians…”
TENAIRE HVAC SEVICES LLC
“All five reviewed customers awarded five stars, with three specifically mentioning Enrique by name in their…”
copeland heating & air conditioning services
“All 8 reviewers award 5 stars, with 2 specifically naming technicians Mr. Copeland and Undre as the reason…”
Commercial & Scientific Refrigeration
“All seven reviews award five stars, with multiple clients like Chris Martin praising the team for residential…”
Bailey's Plumbing, Heating And Cooling
“Four of six reviewed customers specifically mention same-day or emergency service, including Mr. Bailey's…”
Summit Air Solutions
“Four reviewers awarded perfect 5-star ratings, with all customers emphasizing responsive service and…”
AC Replacement Costs in Durham
Replacement costs for aging systems in Durham. If repair cost exceeds 50% of replacement, replacement is usually more economical.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Central AC (3-ton, basic) | $5,500 | $8,000 | $11,000 |
Central AC (4-ton, mid-efficiency) | $7,500 | $10,500 | $14,000 |
Central AC (5-ton, high-efficiency) | $9,500 | $12,500 | $16,000 |
Full HVAC system (AC + furnace) | $11,590 | $13,430 | $14,100 |
Plus ductwork replacement If existing ducts are aged/leaking | $2,100 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Repair cost threshold | 50% rule: if repair > 50% of replacement, replace | ||
Prices reflect humid subtropical metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.
AC Replacement in Durham, NC: What to Expect
Durham's Piedmont climate delivers 54 days above 90°F with high humidity in summer and cold winters that dip to 30°F — meaning AC replacement decisions here also need to account for heating system compatibility. The Durham market has 15 contractors averaging 4.8 stars from 1,565 reviews. That rating is high for a market this size, though the review volume is moderate; only one contractor offers 24/7 availability, so scheduling lead time matters.
Central AC replacement in Durham follows North Carolina market norms: a 3-ton basic system runs $5,500–$11,000 installed, a 4-ton mid-efficiency unit $7,500–$14,000, and a 5-ton high-efficiency system $9,500–$16,000. North Carolina requires contractors to hold an H1, H2, or H3 classification license from the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors — verify that license before signing any agreement.
CWJ Heating & Air Conditioning earns specific praise for how staff handle homeowner concerns — Bret is named for listening carefully to system worries and scheduling same-day inspections. Hay's Heating and Air has a strong track record with new construction, with custom home builders citing consistent on-schedule completion across multiple projects, plus clean professional replacements on existing homes. Enviro-NC draws returning customers with competitive initial pricing, though some reviews note installation follow-through has been mixed.
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- A & E Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
- A & K Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC
- A1 Electrical HVAC LLC
- AC Hotel Durham
- Accu-Air Heating & Air Conditioning
- ACR Supply
- Air Innovations Heating and Cooling, LLC.
- Aire Serv of Chapel Hill
- All Weather Heating & Cooling Inc.
- Aloha Air HVAC
- Alternative Aire Inc
- Ammons Mechanical LLC
- Andrew’s Heating & Air
- ARS / Rescue Rooter
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- C. G. Mitchell Heating & Air
- Carolina Air Conditioning
- Carolina Industrial Services
- Chapel Hill Heating and Air Conditioning
- Comfort Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
- Commercial & Scientific Refrigeration
- copeland heating & air conditioning services
- Copeland's Heating & Air Conditioning Service
- Cozy Heating & Air
- Cregger Company, Inc.
- CWJ Heating & Air Conditioning