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Central a/c installers in Cornelius

Avatar for Trident Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Trident Mechanical Systems, Inc.
1144 Union Street South
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Trident Mechanical Systems, Inc.
1144 Union Street South
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Trident Mechanical Systems Inc is a trusted family owned heating and air conditioning company serving Concord, NC and the surrounding area. We pledge to provide you with the best service possible while making you feel like you are part of our family. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"These guys were great! No matter who you buy from the equipment is very similar. The difference is the people. Theyâ re honest, on time and will give you a fair price with great work. If you have any HVAC needs we highly recommend you call Trident Mechanical."

Patrick M on January 2021

Trident Mechanical Systems Inc is a trusted family owned heating and air conditioning company serving Concord, NC and the surrounding area. We pledge to provide you with the best service possible while making you feel like you are part of our family. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"These guys were great! No matter who you buy from the equipment is very similar. The difference is the people. Theyâ re honest, on time and will give you a fair price with great work. If you have any HVAC needs we highly recommend you call Trident Mechanical."

Patrick M on January 2021


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My A/C Guy LLC
1321 George Brown Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
My A/C Guy LLC
1321 George Brown Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Thank you so much for fixing our unit, Jarot Trejos, really nice and professional , highly recommend this company"

Kimberly H on June 2025

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Thank you so much for fixing our unit, Jarot Trejos, really nice and professional , highly recommend this company"

Kimberly H on June 2025


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Ace Hardware Home Services
1204 1st St W
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Ace Hardware Home Services
1204 1st St W
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
63 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Ace Hardware Home Services specializes in installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial customers. We offer service for heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, as well as indoor air quality solutions including whole house humidifiers and air purification systems. Craig Canella founded Canella Heating and Air in 1990, and now, with the acquisition of Rye Heating and Air and Minyard Plumbing, the teams have combined under the Ace Hardware Home Services banner. Today, Craig and his team uphold the reputation for outstanding customer care, offering enhanced service for customers in the Hickory and Catawba Valley regions, Lincolnton, and the Lake Norman Area of North Carolina.

"They were very professional and answered all my questions."

Ann W on August 2024

Ace Hardware Home Services specializes in installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial customers. We offer service for heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, as well as indoor air quality solutions including whole house humidifiers and air purification systems. Craig Canella founded Canella Heating and Air in 1990, and now, with the acquisition of Rye Heating and Air and Minyard Plumbing, the teams have combined under the Ace Hardware Home Services banner. Today, Craig and his team uphold the reputation for outstanding customer care, offering enhanced service for customers in the Hickory and Catawba Valley regions, Lincolnton, and the Lake Norman Area of North Carolina.

"They were very professional and answered all my questions."

Ann W on August 2024


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L&J Cooling and Heating LLC
136 Summertree Drive
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
L&J Cooling and Heating LLC
136 Summertree Drive
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"L&J Cooling and Heating did an excellent and efficient job repairing our system. Had been without ac for over a week and they were able to come within 24 hours. Very professional. We recommend their services. "

Dave F on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"L&J Cooling and Heating did an excellent and efficient job repairing our system. Had been without ac for over a week and they were able to come within 24 hours. Very professional. We recommend their services. "

Dave F on June 2025


Avatar for Pro Plumbing Heating & Air
Pro Plumbing Heating & Air
446 Teebo Drive
4.46(
1,062
)
Approved Pro
Pro Plumbing Heating & Air
446 Teebo Drive
4.46(
1,062
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Pro Plumbing Heating & Air is a friendly, full-service, residential plumbing company focused on providing customer satisfaction and punctual, courteous service. For your convenience, we arrive at your home with our "mobile warehouse on wheels." This Pro Plumbing Heating & Air, fleet of super trucks is stocked with a full line of quality parts and products to keep your project moving quickly and on schedule. Our customers also appreciate our flat rate pricing that allows them to know the price upfront, so there are no surprises. To keep your home neat and clean, our Pro Plumbing Heating & Air employees place runners on the floors and wear protective booties.

"Very experience did not follow instruction or do quality work"

David F on October 2024

Pro Plumbing Heating & Air is a friendly, full-service, residential plumbing company focused on providing customer satisfaction and punctual, courteous service. For your convenience, we arrive at your home with our "mobile warehouse on wheels." This Pro Plumbing Heating & Air, fleet of super trucks is stocked with a full line of quality parts and products to keep your project moving quickly and on schedule. Our customers also appreciate our flat rate pricing that allows them to know the price upfront, so there are no surprises. To keep your home neat and clean, our Pro Plumbing Heating & Air employees place runners on the floors and wear protective booties.

"Very experience did not follow instruction or do quality work"

David F on October 2024


Avatar for L3 HVAC, LLC
L3 HVAC, LLC
170 Beth Dr
4.98(
21
)
Approved Pro
L3 HVAC, LLC
170 Beth Dr
4.98(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

At L3 HVAC, we strive to serve our customers with the utmost respect and commitment. We are a Christian based company and operate as such. Everything we do, we do it as working unto the Lord. We are a small family-owned and operated business serving Salisbury and surrounding areas. We will be happy to assist you with your project or repair needs. We also offer a Routine Maintenance agreement for all residential homes and most light commercial spaces. (No pre-payment or monthly payment necessary)

"extremely knowledgeable and professional, very pleasant, willing to give updates as the project went along. started the job and completed the work without interruption. very pleased with the results."

Mark H on July 2024

At L3 HVAC, we strive to serve our customers with the utmost respect and commitment. We are a Christian based company and operate as such. Everything we do, we do it as working unto the Lord. We are a small family-owned and operated business serving Salisbury and surrounding areas. We will be happy to assist you with your project or repair needs. We also offer a Routine Maintenance agreement for all residential homes and most light commercial spaces. (No pre-payment or monthly payment necessary)

"extremely knowledgeable and professional, very pleasant, willing to give updates as the project went along. started the job and completed the work without interruption. very pleased with the results."

Mark H on July 2024


Avatar for Horizon Services LLC
Horizon Services LLC
269 Executive Park Dr NE
4.75(
10
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Approved Pro
Horizon Services LLC
269 Executive Park Dr NE
4.75(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

Horizon Services, Inc., is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, Inc., remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.

"A"

Michael G on September 2023

Horizon Services, Inc., is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, Inc., remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.

"A"

Michael G on September 2023


Avatar for Aire Serv of Rowan County
Aire Serv of Rowan County
1735 NC 152 W
4.80(
65
)
Approved Pro
Aire Serv of Rowan County
1735 NC 152 W
4.80(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
404 local quotes requested

Aire Serv of Rowan County can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are service and repair, system maintenance, advantage member plans, replacement & installation, guarantees, air cleaning and purification, duct sealing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products, and commercial services for your business. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Locally owned and operated. Additional DBA - Aire Serv, IAQ Heating & Air Inc, Aire Serv of Rowan County.

"Went great, very professional, and knowledgeable."

Kenneth T on October 2022

Aire Serv of Rowan County can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are service and repair, system maintenance, advantage member plans, replacement & installation, guarantees, air cleaning and purification, duct sealing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products, and commercial services for your business. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Locally owned and operated. Additional DBA - Aire Serv, IAQ Heating & Air Inc, Aire Serv of Rowan County.

"Went great, very professional, and knowledgeable."

Kenneth T on October 2022


Avatar for R4 Handyman USA
R4 Handyman USA
2784 Golf Ball Cir
4.83(
12
)
Approved Pro
R4 Handyman USA
2784 Golf Ball Cir
4.83(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
792 local quotes requested

Family-owned business with over 16 years of experience handling all your Handyman needs. R4 Handyman USA is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Mainly well. Had to run to the store during the service because the replacements were not the right fixtures. Gave him 40% tip because of all the extra time… he did discover a duct filter in the MB so small (12 x 12 x 1) that it hadn’t been replaced since construction > 10 years ago"

Rudy S on March 2025

Family-owned business with over 16 years of experience handling all your Handyman needs. R4 Handyman USA is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Mainly well. Had to run to the store during the service because the replacements were not the right fixtures. Gave him 40% tip because of all the extra time… he did discover a duct filter in the MB so small (12 x 12 x 1) that it hadn’t been replaced since construction > 10 years ago"

Rudy S on March 2025


Avatar for Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
452
)
Approved Pro
Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
452
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
978 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Trusted services for HVAC and electrical in Charlotte, NC, can always be found here with Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Our storied history stretches back to our start in 1972, and we are proud to be a family-owned company that has stood the test of time.

"It was fantastic. When the technician arrived, he gave me an agenda on what will happen during their visit. They kept me updated throughout and were able to fix our issue. Will use again."

Mike G on February 2025

Trusted services for HVAC and electrical in Charlotte, NC, can always be found here with Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Our storied history stretches back to our start in 1972, and we are proud to be a family-owned company that has stood the test of time.

"It was fantastic. When the technician arrived, he gave me an agenda on what will happen during their visit. They kept me updated throughout and were able to fix our issue. Will use again."

Mike G on February 2025

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Cornelius, NC

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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