192 AC Installation Contractors in Raleigh, NC
Top-Rated AC Installation Contractors in Raleigh
Tech-On-Deck Heating, Air & Electric
“All 385 reviews award 5 stars, with customers consistently praising technician knowledge, transparent pricing, and thorough communication. Named technicians…”
Aire Serv of East Raleigh
“All 267 reviews carry a 5-star rating, a pattern rare even among top-tier contractors in the directory. Four reviewers explicitly contrast Aire Serv pricing…”
All AC Installation Contractors (192 total)
Air Experts Heating & Cooling
“Across thousands of reviews, customers repeatedly mention named technicians Jackson, Steven, and Craig Sopo…”
Service Experts Raleigh
“With 6,187 reviews holding a 4.9-star average, customers repeatedly mention named technicians and specific…”
Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning
“4,200-plus reviews average 4.8 stars, with technicians Nick Orsatti, Kyle, Jacob, Gregory, and William each…”
ARS / Rescue Rooter
“Four positive reviewers mention specific technicians by name (Brian, Ali, Henry), while negative reviews cite…”
Air Experts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
“With 3,065 reviews yielding a 4.9-star average, sentiment skews strongly positive. One reviewer detailed a…”
Blaze Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing
“Four of five detailed reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Hayden, Holden, Kyair N., and Calvin praised by…”
Thermo Direct, Inc.
“Across 2,225 reviews, customers consistently mention three strengths: same-day emergency availability,…”
Comfort Monster Heating & Air
“All five featured reviewers award 5 stars, with three specifically naming technicians Renaldo, Nicholas, and…”
Allen Kelly & Company, Inc.
“Five-star ratings dominate the review profile, with every reviewer praising specific technicians by name.…”
SantaAir Heating and Air
“Six distinct reviewers name technician Tyler Nguyen, with all describing specific positive outcomes including…”
All American Heating, Air & Plumbing
“743 reviews yield a 4.9-star average, with multiple five-star reviewers praising specific technicians by…”
Swift Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air
“Of 542 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, rapid same-day response and upfront pricing appear in the majority of…”
Raleigh Heating and Air
“Travis Webb earned named recognition in two separate five-star reviews for same-day arrival, fast diagnosis,…”
Eco Green Air
“527 reviews yield a 4.8-star rating, with customers frequently mentioning fast response times and pricing…”
Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing
“Out of four sampled reviews, all five-star ratings cited either fair pricing, on-time arrival, or skilled…”
6 & Fix
“Of three detailed reviews examined, two specifically name technician Alex for his comprehensive ductwork…”
Smart Home Comfort
“All 321 reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Stephen, Tom, and Richard named across multiple positive…”
Cool Change Heating and Air
“335 reviews yield a 4.9-star average with consistency across themes: same-day service (multiple mentions), no…”
Heating + Air Paramedics
“All five-star reviews cite specific technicians by name, with Austin, Mo, Justin M., Mike, and Scott…”
AirMakers, LLC
“387 reviews yield a 4.7-star average, with multiple reviewers explicitly praising same-day emergency response…”
Sahara Cool Heating & Air
“All five featured reviewers awarded 5-star ratings and specifically named technicians Akram, Abdul, and…”
Air Kings Heating & Air
“Eight verified reviewers collectively awarded five stars, with four explicitly referencing Mike or Michael by…”
Newcomb and Company
“Every reviewer awards 5 stars, with 4 of 6 detailed reviews mentioning extended-hour service visits including…”
Comfort Hounds Heating & Cooling
“Multiple reviewers detail identical-day arrivals for heat-related crises, with one client noting an 8:00 AM…”
Harrod Heating & Air LLC
“Positive reviews consistently praise technicians Brent and Hunter for professionalism, responsiveness, and…”
Bolton Construction & Service, LLC
“Across 219 reviews, Bolton Construction & Service holds a 4.8-star average rating. Technicians Drew, Kevin,…”
AC Installation Costs in Raleigh
New central AC installation costs in Raleigh, by system type and brand.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Raleigh, NC: What to Expect
Raleigh's humid subtropical climate — 54 days above 90°F, persistent heat through August, and cold Piedmont winters dipping to 30°F — means AC installation here isn't a luxury purchase. Systems need to handle serious cooling loads while coexisting with meaningful heating demands in the same year. The Raleigh market has 54 AC installation contractors averaging 4.7 stars across 48,151 reviews, with 21 available around the clock.
Installation costs span a wide range depending on scope: window units run $150–$700, ductless mini-splits $2,000–$8,000 per zone, and central AC replacement with existing ductwork $3,500–$12,000. North Carolina contractors must hold an H1, H2, or H3 Heating and Cooling Contractor classification from the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. The classification tier (H1 being unlimited) matters for larger residential and commercial installations.
At Air Experts, sales representatives Jackson and Craig receive individual callouts for honest, non-pressured explanations during system consultations — customers cite this as a differentiator during the quote process. Michael & Son Services carries 13,545 reviews at 4.8 stars, providing statistically meaningful signal on consistent delivery. At Service Experts, technicians Jose and Victor are recognized for attentive home entry practices (shoe covers, drop cloths) — a detail that shows up repeatedly across installation appointments.
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All HVAC Contractors in Raleigh, NC
Complete directory of 334 contractors — browse alphabetically
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All HVAC Contractors in Raleigh, NC
Complete directory of 334 contractors — browse alphabetically
A
- AB Robinson Heating & Air LLC
- ACR Supply
- Adotech Solutions, LLC
- Affordable Heating And Air
- Air Experts Heating & Cooling
- Air Experts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
- AIR FLOW HVAC
- Air Flow Services
- Air home llc
- Air King HVAC
- Air Kings Heating & Air
- Air Plus HVAC, Inc.
- Air Pros INC
- Air Pros NC
- Air Quality Air Conditioning And Heating Repair
- Air Specialists Heating & Cooling
- Air Time NC
- Air Works Heating & Air
- AirDuctVet Dryer & Vent Cleaning
- Aire Serv of East Raleigh
- Aire Serv of Hickory
- Aire Serv of Wake Forest
- AirMakers, LLC
- AirMedics Heating & Cooling LLC
- Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning
- All American Heating Air More - Wilson, NC
- All American Heating, Air & Plumbing
- All Comfort Air Heating & Cooling Services
- All Seasons Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
- All Trade Contractors
- All-in-one services
- Allen Kelly & Company, Inc.
- Alpha One Pro Services
- Always Air Heating & Cooling
- Always Air Heating and Cooling
- Andy's Air & Heating LLC
- Andy's Air & Heating, LLC
- Angle Heating & Cooling
- Arctic Edge Heating & AC
- ARS / Rescue Rooter
- Atlantic Coast Cooling, Inc.
- Austin Heating & AC
B
- Baker Distributing Company
- Bandy's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
- Barry Lewis Electric, Inc.
- Batman Wildlife and Chimney Sweep
- Batten Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
- Beasley Legacy Heating And Air, LLC
- Beddingfield Electrical Service
- Bee & Bee
- Bell Cow Services
- Benson Comfort, LLC
- Better Air Heating and AC LLC
- Better Home Eco
- Biggs Heating & Air
- Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric
- Blaze Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing
- BLU AIR HVAC 🔥❄️👍 Heating & Air Conditioning
- bluered heating and cooling
- Bolton Construction & Service, LLC
- Bradleys Heating & Cooling Inc
- Bullock’s HVAC Services llc
C
- Call Dad
- Canady's Heating & Air Conditioning
- Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing
- Capital Comfort
- Capital Mechanical LLC
- Cardinal Heating and Air Inc.
- Carlton, Inc
- Carolina Air Repair, LLC
- Carolina Comfort Inc
- Carolina Commercial Systems
- Carolina Custom Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC
- Carolina Duct & Crawl llc
- Carolina Encapsulation Company | Crawlspace Encapsulation Company in Raleigh, NC
- Carolina Heating & AC Services
- Carolina Refrigerants, Inc.
- Carolina Temp Techs
- Carroll Comfort Solutions LLC
- Carter Air
- Cary Discount & Capital Appliance Repair
- Cash's Appliance Parts Inc.
- Central AC Repair Raleigh
- Choice Auto Repair
- Cifuentes Heating & Air
- Clayton Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning LLC
- Climate Express
- CMS Controls
- Coats HVAC
- Comfort Air Heating & Cooling
- Comfort Ambience
- Comfort Heating & AC
- Comfort Hounds Heating & Cooling
- Comfort Magic, Inc
- Comfort Monster Heating & Air
- Comfort Systems USA Inc.
- Comfort Wave Heating & Air Inc
- Comfort Zone Heating, Air and Handyman
- Comfortmax Heating & Cooling Inc
- Cool Change Heating and Air
- Cool Masters
- CoolGreen Heating & Air
- Cooltek Mechanical
- Cooper's Heating and Cooling LLP
- Cooper’s Heating and Cooling, LLP
- Crawl Space Brothers
- Creech’s Comfort LLC
- Cuevas Heating & Cooling, LLC
- Cunningham Heating & Cooling
- Custom Air Conditioning
- Custom Air, Inc
- Custom Reps
- CVR Solutions LLC
D
E
F
G
H
- Harrod Heating & Air LLC
- Hartsfield Enterprises, LLC Heating & Cooling Services
- HB Poythress & Associates, LLC
- Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc
- Heating & Air Conditioning Raleigh
- Heating + Air Paramedics
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
- Heating and Air Conditioning Services Raleigh
- Heatwave Heroes Heating and Cooling
- Herd's Heating And Air Conditioning LLC
- Herring Heating and Air
- Hester Heating & A/C
- High Value Heating & Air Conditioning Repair
- High Value Heating and Air Conditioning Repair
- high value services
- Hollister Heating and Air LLC
- Homeplace Heating & Air, Inc.
- Honorable HVAC & Services
- Howard Heating & Air
- Howe’s HVAC Services
- Hughey Mechanical
- Hurtados HVAC Mechanical LLC
- HVAC Specialist Inc
- Hvac:R-esq
I
J
M
- M.S.G Heating & Air
- MAC Heating and Air LLC
- MAC HVAC
- Madani HVAC LLC
- Mains Mechanical
- Mandolin HVAC and Construction LLC
- Mandolin HVAC and Plumbing
- Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
- Mechanical Refrigeration Service
- Michael & Son Services
- Mike's Heating and Air Conditioning of Clayton Inc
- Mobile Diesel Medic
- Motors & Controls Inc
- MTC Heating and Air Conditioning
- MVP Heating & Cooling
P
- Parker and Company Heating and Air
- PASE HVAC
- Patriot HVAC Services LLC
- Peak Seasons HVAC
- Piedmont Metro Heating and Air
- Piedmont ServiceGroup
- Plumbing Services of Raleigh
- PlumbServe, LLC
- Polar Bear Heating & Air, Inc.
- Powers HVAC, LLC
- Precision Comfort USA
- Premier Quality
- PreVent Maintenance Services, LLC
- Price HVAC LLC
- Prodigy Mechanical
- Progressive | Plumbing, Heating & Air, Electrical
- Prostar Services of Eastern NC
- Protek HVAC Systems LLC.
R
- R&L HVAC
- Rainbow Services
- Raleigh Air
- Raleigh Air Conditioning & Heating
- Raleigh Comfort Services
- Raleigh Cooling & Heating
- Raleigh Heating & Air Conditioning
- Raleigh Heating & Air Conditioning
- Raleigh Heating & Cooling
- Raleigh Heating & Cooling
- Raleigh Heating and Air
- Raleigh Heating and Air Conditioning
- Raleigh Heating And Air Conditioning
- Raleigh Mechanical Contractors
- Raleigh Mechanical Contractors | AC Repair Raleigh NC
- Raleigh Trane Supply
- Rapid Repair Experts
- Rardon Home Performance
- RC North Construction LLC
- RDU Refrigeration
- Reid HVAC Services
- Residential HVAC Services LLC
- Rhodes Heating and plumbing
- Richardson Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
- Romanoff Group
- Roscoe & Sons Heating & Air
- Ross home improvement LLC
- Royal HVAC NC
- RPS Mechanical Services LLC
- RTP Air Pro LLC
- Rural Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
- RYCOR HVAC
S
- S & W Preventive Maintenance & Repair
- Sahara Cool Heating & Air
- Saints Heating and Air Conditioning
- SAMEDAY AC SERVICES INC
- SantaAir Heating and Air
- Scientific Comfort Services, LLC
- Sears Appliance Repair
- Sears Appliance Repair
- Sears Appliance Repair
- Sears Heating and Air Conditioning
- Serge Tech LLC
- Serge tech Mechanical
- Service Experts Raleigh
- Service Medic Heating & Air Conditioning
- SFN H-VAC
- Small Town Comfort LLC
- Smart Choice Heating & Cooling Services
- Smart Home Comfort
- Smart Refrigeration Services LLC
- Smith Heating & Cooling AC Repair Service
- Smith's Refrigeration, Inc.
- Son of a Handyman LLC
- Southern Air Mechanical LLC
- Southern Air Systems, LLC.
- Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling, LLC
- Southern Comfort Heating and AC
- SPC Mechanical
- STR Mechanical LLC-Raleigh
- Stumbo Air Conditioning and Heating
- Summit Duct Cleaning
- Surefire Heating & Air Conditioning
- Swift Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air
T
- Target Temp Heating and Cooling
- Tech-On-Deck Heating, Air & Electric
- Temperature Connections LLC
- Temperature Pros LLC
- Tew Cool, Inc
- The Air Zone Inc.
- Thermo Direct, Inc.
- Thompson Mechanical & HVAC/R, LLC
- Tiger Repairs LLC
- Tools in Hand LLC
- Top Kwon Service
- Total Air Repair
- Total Comfort Heating and Air
- TRADEMAX INC
- Trane Commercial Sales Office
- Tri South Mechanical HVAC
- Triangle Heating and Air
- Triangle Refrigeration
- Trinity Climate Control LLC
- Twan Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
- Two Amigos Heating & Air