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Top-Rated Central a/c service or repairers in Charlottesville - Updated Nov 2026

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ARS of Virginia
4.4(
280
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ARS is awesome. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for heating or cooling installation or repair."
Install of a new A/C system.
345 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Total Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.2(
39
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carmelo Flores was my technician. He spotted the leak within minutes of arrival and got us repaired very quickly. I would recommend this company’s service to anyone in need."
New System Installation
143 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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The Otter Guys: Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing
4.9(
8
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company, stands behind its work. Highly recommend."
System Replacement
System Replacement
System Replacement
Dryer vent cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning

+4

45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthony Capps Inc
5.0(
3
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are a building contractor. Anthony Capps does all of our new home installation of gas furnaces, and heat pumps. Our Owner also has several rental units. Anthony Capps does all of the maintenance and repairs on these rental units. He is reasonably priced. His employees are all polite and professional. They are prompt and very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend them."
Furnace Install
Furnace / Duct
Mini-split
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pierce Heating and AC, Co.
4.9(
37
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kaye was very prompt returning my call and expediting the work assignment. They provided same day service minimizing suffering in the extreme heat. She was also enjoyable to talk too. Bill, the service guy was the same. He was also very easy to talk to and sensitive to the need to repair the unit rather than replace it if cost effective to do so."
Replace
Remodel of a old farm house
Old farm
Old farm house
Old farm house

+15

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MEP Home Services
4.7(
50
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My friend gave me MEP's number after another company quoted $1500.00 to repair my ac.   MEP 's service man John was on time, polite and gave me great information.  Best of all, John found the problem was not a bad as the other company said, saving me over a $1000.00."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Southern Mechanical of Virginia
5.0(
8
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The repair and service were excellent. There was a small hiccup and some confusion on the reimbursement for a warranty covered HVAC compressor. But they cleared it up in a pleasant manner. Would definitely hire again."
Heat Pump Installation
Heat Pump Installation
Heat Pump Installation
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+25

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Charlottesville, VA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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