68 AC Repair Contractors in Salem, OR

4.8 avg rating
12,308 total reviews3 offer 24/7 service
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#1

Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing

4.9(4,580 reviews)
Highly Rated

Nearly all 4,561 reviews award 5 stars, with customers specifically praising same-day quote availability, next-day installation scheduling, and technicians who…

1728 22nd St SE, Salem, OR 97302
#2

Evergreen Plumbing & Mechanical LLC

4.9(2,657 reviews)
Highly Rated

With 2,657 reviews holding a 4.9-star average, customers consistently mention same-day service availability, fair upfront pricing, and meticulous cleanup.…

2245 McGilchrist St SE, Salem, OR 97302
#3

Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning

4.8(1,437 reviews)
Highly Rated

The 1,415 reviews produce a 4.8-star average, with emergency response time appearing repeatedly in positive feedback. Technicians David Rose and Angel Sauceda…

1360 Tandem Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301

All AC Repair Contractors (68 total)

Henco Plumbing Services

4.9(410)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 410 reviews carry 5-star ratings, with technicians Tim Kulting, Jesse, and Cody mentioned by name across…

2060 Vista Ave SE #150, Salem, OR 97302

Aire Serv of the Willamette

4.6(457)
24/7

Negative reviews cite recurring service plan confusion and inconsistent follow-up, with customers noting…

4222 25th Ave NE #110, Salem, OR 97301

Valley View HVAC

4.9(236)
Highly Rated

All 5 available reviews award 5 stars and name specific technicians including Austin, Scott, and David.…

3353 Belvedere St NW, Salem, OR 97304

Hajek Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.9(223)
Highly Rated

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 221 reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Technicians Brandan, Josh, and…

5454 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97317

Impact Heating and Air

4.9(220)
Highly Rated

All five sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with Jay named directly in four of five reviews as the technician…

Day Heating

4.8(208)
Highly Rated

203 total reviews yield a 4.8-star average, with 89% five-star ratings. Named technicians appear frequently…

225 Division St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Economy Air Heating & AC

4.6(233)

Every reviewer awarding 5 stars names Carter or notes his direct involvement, contrasting with a single…

SemperFi Heating and Air LLC

5.0(117)
Highly Rated

All eight reviewers award five stars, with six specifically naming technicians Lucas or Casey by name.…

Hvac Ministries LLC

4.8(135)
Highly Rated

Positive reviews emphasize diagnostic skill and honest communication, with John praised for educating…

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.

4.6(153)

Across 152 reviews, the company maintains a 4.6-star average with consistent praise for diagnostic clarity…

1225 22nd St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Aire Serv of Lake Oswego

4.7(137)

137 reviews averaging 4.7 stars reveal strong customer satisfaction, with five reviewers specifically naming…

Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.4(178)

Across 178 reviews, technicians Brian, Doug, and Brian Huss receive named shoutouts in multiple five-star…

2060 Davcor St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Arctic Air

4.9(98)

All 8 featured reviews award 5 stars, with Justin named by 4 reviewers and Jason named by 1 reviewer as the…

DiMartino's 5 Star Heating & Air Conditioning

5.0(79)
24/7

All 6 extracted reviews award 5 stars and specifically name technician Chris, with 3 reviewers noting…

270 Elma Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301

SolarBear Heating and Air LLC

5.0(73)

All eight sampled reviewers awarded 5 stars, with six specifically naming James Smith or referencing his…

Countryside Heating & Cooling, LLC

5.0(70)

Technician names anchor every five-star review: Chris earns specific praise for communication and…

Stinson Mechanical

5.0(69)

All 68 client reviews award 5 stars, with multiple reviewers specifically naming Justin and highlighting his…

Dunamis Heating & Air

5.0(64)

All eight sampled reviewers awarded 5 stars, with Miguel named explicitly in four reviews as the primary…

Gagle's Heating

4.4(112)

Across 112 client reviews, technicians are frequently named in positive contexts: Ethan Gubbels receives…

2789 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302

Freedom Heating and Air

4.9(56)

Five of six detailed reviews specifically name technicians and commend communication skills. Emergency…

909 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304

Central Mechanical, LLC

4.9(48)

47 reviewers collectively award a 4.9-star average, with multiple customers emphasizing same-day response…

Affordable Heating And Air Conditioning Llc

4.8(52)

Among 52 reviews, the company's strong ratings reflect consistent praise for diagnostic accuracy and fair…

3233 Pioneer Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302

Ductless By Design, LLC

5.0(42)

42 reviewers each award perfect 5-star ratings, with customers consistently mentioning owner Andrew's direct…

3000 Market St NE #528, Salem, OR 97301

Lorens Heating and Air

4.8(48)

Across 48 reviews, Lorens Heating and Air holds a strong 4.8-star rating. Technicians Jeff and Geoff appear…

Burge & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning LLC

5.0(39)

All 39 customer reviews award 5 stars, with reviewers frequently praising Jeremy Burge's same-day arrival,…

Heavy Metal HVAC llc

5.0(37)

All 36 reviewers award five stars, with multiple homeowners specifically naming owner Chad and noting his…

Eastman Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

4.8(40)

All six visible reviewers award five stars, with Tim S. named by three separate customers as their preferred…

AC Repair Costs in Salem

Typical repair costs for Salem homeowners, by problem type.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Diagnostic / service call
Usually credited toward repair
$71$114$190
Refrigerant recharge (R-410A)
$143$333$665
Capacitor replacement
$114$238$428
Fan motor replacement
$238$428$665
Compressor replacement
$760$1,710$2,660
Evaporator coil repair
$380$855$1,425
Labor (hourly rate)
Per hour during business hours
$71$105$143

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

AC Repair in Salem, OR: What to Expect

Salem's recent heat waves have accelerated cooling adoption across a region that long treated AC as optional. Summers now see 22+ days above 90°F, and aging or recently installed systems face real strain when those spikes arrive. Fifty-three contractors handle ac repair Salem, averaging 4.5 stars across nearly 12,900 reviews — and six operate around the clock when systems fail overnight.

Repair pricing is straightforward compared to installation. Diagnostic and service calls run $71–$150 to start. Refrigerant recharges (R-410A) fall in the mid-range, and capacitor replacements — one of the most common AC failures on warm days — round out the typical cost picture up to around $2,660. Oregon law requires repair technicians to hold the LHR license plus a CCB Contractor License from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, so verify credentials before scheduling.

The Salem ac repair market is active and competitive enough that review data is still accumulating across many contractors. The high contractor count and six 24/7 providers mean response times are generally solid even during peak summer demand. Getting a written estimate before authorizing refrigerant work or part replacements is a reasonable step in any market of this size.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC repair in Salem typically costs $71-$2,660 depending on the problem. Diagnostic calls run around $75-$200, refrigerant recharges $150-$700, capacitor replacement $120-$450, and compressor replacement $800-$2,800. Most contractors apply the diagnostic fee toward the final repair cost if you proceed.

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