32 AC Replacement Contractors in Wilmington, NC

4.8 avg rating
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Top-Rated AC Replacement Contractors in Wilmington

#1

Salt Air Heating, Cooling & Electrical

4.9(1,615 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across 1,615 reviews holding a 4.9-star average, reviewers repeatedly mention same-day service response and honesty about repair versus replacement options.…

3306 Kitty Hawk Rd #100, Wilmington, NC 28405
#2

O'Brien Service Company

4.9(1,380 reviews)
Highly Rated

All five sampled reviewers awarded 5 stars, with each mentioning a specific technician by name: Michael Russell (follow-up visit), Jeremy (dryer vent…

5516 Business Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
#3

Carolina Comfort Air

4.9(1,016 reviews)
Highly Rated

All reviewers assign 5 stars, with 1,016 total ratings supporting a 4.9 average. Three of four featured reviews specifically name technicians by name, with two…

5811 Market St Unit A, Wilmington, NC 28405

All AC Replacement Contractors (32 total)

Anderson Air

4.8(795)
Highly Rated

795 reviews yield a 4.8-star average, with customers frequently praising transparent pricing, same-day…

419 Raleigh Street D, Wilmington, NC 28412

Hadi's Heating & Air

5.0(455)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across 455 five-star reviews, customers repeatedly praise the technical expertise, honest pricing, and…

4800 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Tony Franks

5.0(436)
Highly Rated

All 436 reviews award 5 stars, with Tony and Trevor Franks named explicitly across feedback as the owners…

St.115, 7217 Ogden Business Ln, Wilmington, NC 28411

Revolutionary Air

4.9(324)
Highly Rated

Seven of eight featured reviews carry five-star ratings, with technicians Kyle, Christian, Jesse, Chris, and…

1901 Blue Clay Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Albritton Heating & Air

5.0(209)
Highly Rated

All 209 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with technicians Carlton, Ryan, Justin, and Mr. Albritton specifically…

406 Pettigrew Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412

Kenny Fowler Heating & Air powered by Carolina Comfort Air

4.7(116)

Five of six detailed reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Chris Haller, Dale, Jay, and Jamie each named…

711 Wellington Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401

ThermalTran Mechanical

5.0(84)
24/7

All 84 reviews award 5 stars, with multiple reviewers specifically naming technicians Jason, Chris, and…

2100 Capital Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

Gideon Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9(66)

Every client who left a rating awarded 5 stars, with 66 reviews yielding an exceptional 4.9 average.…

6709 Netherlands Dr Unit B, Wilmington, NC 28405

Brantley Heating and Air Conditioning

5.0(47)

All 47 reviewers award 5 stars, with Matt Brantley named across multiple reviews for his diagnostic skill and…

Southeastern Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical

4.6(66)

Of three detailed reviews analyzed, two mention specific technicians (Shane, Ness) by name with praise for…

1934 Colwell Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

Ocean Breeze Heating and Air

4.7(52)

Eight reviewers unanimously award 5 stars,with four mentioning same-day or emergency response during heat…

No Sweat Air Conditioning Service, Inc.

4.8(46)

Kyle and Madison earned mention across multiple 5-star reviews for same-day arrivals and repairs completed…

Dillon's Heating and Air

5.0(38)

All eight sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with four explicitly mentioning same-day or one-hour response…

C3 Electrical Contracting

5.0(36)
24/7

All 36 reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with 4 explicitly mentioning emergency same-day or within-hours…

1436 Eastbourne Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411

Tidewater Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.4(51)

All 51 reviews yield a 4.4-star average, with every reviewer assigning 5 stars. Four separate reviewers…

Lewis & Son Heating & AC

4.9(32)

All 32 reviews award 5 stars, with an exceptional 4.9 average rating. Technicians Phillip and Rich appear by…

2001 Corporate Dr B, Wilmington, NC 28405

77 Air

5.0(27)

All eight publicly visible reviews award 5 stars, with four specifically mentioning same-day or…

D&L Parts Company

4.7(31)

All 31 reviews award 5 stars, with customers highlighting staff helpfulness, competitive pricing, and product…

295-C, N Green Meadows Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

Down East Heating & Air Conditioning

5.0(17)

All 17 reviews award five stars, with Isaac and John cited in multiple entries for their technical skill,…

6423 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC 28405

Kool Ducts Heat & Air

4.8(17)
24/7

Fourteen of 17 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with customers specifically praising same-day service, the owner's…

1501 Marstellar St, Wilmington, NC 28401

AC Doctors

3.7(41)

Two negative reviews from Ashley Rahauser and Holly Page cite significant delays and repeat repair visits,…

235 Forest Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Resurrection Air HVAC

4.8(16)

Sixteen reviewers award an average of 4.8 stars, with five-star ratings dominating. Customers consistently…

A/C Tech Services LLC

5.0(13)

All 13 reviewers award a perfect 5-star rating, with four customers specifically highlighting emergency…

517 Cornelius Harnett Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401

JC’s AC Heating and Cooling Services

5.0(9)

All nine reviewers awarded five stars, with six explicitly naming Jordan as the technician. Reviewers…

Randolph Heating & Air, LLC

4.9(7)

All five reviewers awarded 5 stars and specifically highlighted emergency responsiveness, fair pricing, and…

Newcomb and Company

4.5(8)

Six of eight reviewers award five stars, with particular praise for same-day emergency response and…

3305 Merchant Ct, Wilmington, NC 28405

HackVacHVAC LLC

5.0(6)

All six reviewers award five stars, with five specifically naming the technician Powell and praising his…

AC Replacement Costs in Wilmington

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

ServiceLowAverageHigh
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 threshold50% 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 Wilmington, NC: What to Expect

Wilmington’s coastal subtropical climate — with 90°F summer highs, about 60 days above 90°F and 74% humidity — keeps air conditioning systems under sustained strain and drives steady demand for ac-replacement Wilmington. The local market supports that demand with 32 contractors averaging a 4.8 rating across 7,062 reviews; five of those firms provide 24/7 service for urgent failures during the hottest stretches of summer and humid shoulder months.

Detailed cost line items from local topCostItems weren’t supplied here, so homeowners should expect variability based on unit size, SEER rating, ductwork condition and installation complexity. North Carolina requires HVAC contractors to hold an H1/H2/H3 Heating and Cooling Contractor license from the state board, so verify licensing and insurance before signing any estimate. Permits and local code compliance can affect final pricing and timelines in Wilmington’s permitting environment.

No individual customer highlights were included in the provided data, so patterns from reviews are drawn from the broader market: high average ratings suggest consistent workmanship and communication, while the presence of five round-the-clock providers points to strong emergency support. When choosing a contractor, prioritize verified licenses, clear written quotes that separate equipment and labor, and documented references addressing humidity control and energy performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC replacement in Wilmington runs $2,100-$16,000 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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