28 AC Replacement Contractors in Salem, OR

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Top-Rated AC Replacement Contractors in Salem

#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

Valley View HVAC

4.9(236 reviews)
Highly Rated

All 5 available reviews award 5 stars and name specific technicians including Austin, Scott, and David. Positive reviews cite honest assessments that prevent…

3353 Belvedere St NW, Salem, OR 97304
#3

Hajek Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.9(223 reviews)
Highly Rated

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 221 reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Technicians Brandan, Josh, and Brandon are named in dozens of five-star reviews for…

5454 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97317

All AC Replacement Contractors (28 total)

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…

SolarBear Heating and Air LLC

5.0(73)

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

Dunamis Heating & Air

5.0(64)

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

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

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…

Summit Service Heating and Air

5.0(30)

All 30 reviewers award 5 stars, with 6 of them specifically naming Austin as the technician who handled their…

NW Summit Heating & Cooling LLC

5.0(24)

Eight customer reviews consistently praise same-day service availability, with Mario frequently mentioned by…

James Heating and Air Conditioning

4.8(23)
24/7

5 of 6 detailed reviews award 5 stars, praising fast same-day scheduling, friendly technicians like August,…

1935 Davcor St SE, Salem, OR 97302

V & E Heating and Cooling

5.0(13)

All 13 client reviews award 5 stars, with recurring themes of transparent pricing, same-day service…

Vortex Heating and Cooling LLC

5.0(12)

Eleven of twelve five-star reviews specifically mention Joel or Mark by name, with Nick calling his pricing…

Dexter & Sons HVAC

4.8(12)
24/7

All 12 reviewers award 5 stars, with multiple customers specifically naming technician Gregory for his…

401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Cool Bros HVAC & Construction LLC

5.0(10)

All 9 reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with 4 specifically naming technicians Daniel and Alex for their…

Woodward Heating

5.0(6)

All 6 reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with 3 customers specifically mentioning the financing program as a…

Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning

4.2(5)

Three of five reviewers awarded five stars, with customers specifically naming technicians Rorbet and Justin…

J & S HVAC LLC

5.0(3)

All 6 published reviews award 5 stars, with customers specifically praising owner John's expertise, fair…

JSThree

5.0(2)

Both customers awarded 5-star ratings, with one reviewer noting they would be a fool to use anyone else and…

JSthree

5.0(2)

Both review authors mention fast scheduling, with Edie Rains receiving a Wednesday callback on a Monday…

AC Replacement Costs in Salem

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

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Central AC (3-ton, basic)
$5,060$7,360$10,120
Central AC (4-ton, mid-efficiency)
$6,900$9,660$12,880
Central AC (5-ton, high-efficiency)
$8,740$11,500$14,720
Full HVAC system (AC + furnace)
$10,663$12,356$12,972
Plus ductwork replacement
If existing ducts are aged/leaking
$1,932$2,760$3,680
Repair cost threshold50% rule: if repair > 50% of replacement, replace

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

AC Replacement in Salem, OR: What to Expect

Salem’s summers are getting warmer and its winters more volatile, with frequent heat waves and cold snaps pushing homeowners to consider full system upgrades rather than spot fixes. That shift has increased demand for ac-replacement Salem services: 28 local contractors serve the area, averaging a 4.8 rating across 6,472 reviews, and three firms advertise 24/7 availability for urgent swaps during extremes.

Exact cost line items weren’t provided in the data set, but replacement pricing typically depends on equipment size, SEER rating, ductwork modifications and permit fees; ask for itemized estimates. Oregon requires contractors to hold the Limited Journeyman – Heating, Ventilating and Cooling (LHR) credential and a CCB contractor license, so verify both on written bids. Labor and disposal fees can move a midrange quote noticeably, so get multiple bids and timelines.

Customer highlight details were also not included here, but the high average rating suggests consistent quality across many installs. In lieu of specific testimonials, watch for clear warranties, documented change orders, prompt communication and proof of licensure. Given Salem’s shifting climate, prioritize contractors who can demonstrate timely scheduling, post-install testing and experience handling both cooling and heat-recovery integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC replacement in Salem runs $1,932-$14,720 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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