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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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Quality Refrigeration Concepts Inc.
215 Cassell St
5.00(
13
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Quality Refrigeration Concepts Inc.
215 Cassell St
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
128 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

OUR TEAM IS WHAT MAKES US THE PLACE TO TURN TO FOR HVAC SERVICES! At QRC, we only employ team members who possess a strong commitment to customer service, advanced skill in their trade, and an ongoing dedication to doing exceptional work. All our team members maintain proper licensure and insurance and participate in professional development beyond what is normally required or expected of those in the HVAC industry. Simply put, we only hire top talent and technicians who can deliver on our company's promise of providing knowledgeable, reliable, and experience-based service. Please contact us today if you would like to know more!

"Great customer service & tech experience! "

Juanita M on March 2025

OUR TEAM IS WHAT MAKES US THE PLACE TO TURN TO FOR HVAC SERVICES! At QRC, we only employ team members who possess a strong commitment to customer service, advanced skill in their trade, and an ongoing dedication to doing exceptional work. All our team members maintain proper licensure and insurance and participate in professional development beyond what is normally required or expected of those in the HVAC industry. Simply put, we only hire top talent and technicians who can deliver on our company's promise of providing knowledgeable, reliable, and experience-based service. Please contact us today if you would like to know more!

"Great customer service & tech experience! "

Juanita M on March 2025


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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
27 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.

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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 My A/C Guy LLC
My A/C Guy LLC
1321 George Brown Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
My A/C Guy LLC
1321 George Brown Rd
5.00(
3
)
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.

"In researching local contractors to replace my lower air conditioning and furnace unit, I received varying prices and installation concepts. My a/c guy was not the cheapest, but after the installation, looking at the equipment chosen and quality of the installation, I’m thoroughly convinced I received the best value for the price!! I have already started telling others about them! I will need to replace my upstairs unit in the next year and won’t seek new proposals. I will be using My A/C guy! I’m an honest customer who isn’t paid in any way to give this review. But I will absolutely back local businesses who do an honest job, for an honest price. I was telling someone, because the price was so well within range of others, I expected them to cut a couple of small corners. They didn’t! I expected to find a new plenum made out of insulation board which doesn’t last more than a few years, and I expected cheaper equipment, but was totally impressed that they cut no corners!!"

Richard G on March 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.

"In researching local contractors to replace my lower air conditioning and furnace unit, I received varying prices and installation concepts. My a/c guy was not the cheapest, but after the installation, looking at the equipment chosen and quality of the installation, I’m thoroughly convinced I received the best value for the price!! I have already started telling others about them! I will need to replace my upstairs unit in the next year and won’t seek new proposals. I will be using My A/C guy! I’m an honest customer who isn’t paid in any way to give this review. But I will absolutely back local businesses who do an honest job, for an honest price. I was telling someone, because the price was so well within range of others, I expected them to cut a couple of small corners. They didn’t! I expected to find a new plenum made out of insulation board which doesn’t last more than a few years, and I expected cheaper equipment, but was totally impressed that they cut no corners!!"

Richard G on March 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
56 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 Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
453
)
Approved Pro
Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical
3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
453
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
868 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


Avatar for Mike's HandyPro Solutions
Mike's HandyPro Solutions
Servicing Around
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Mike's HandyPro Solutions
Servicing Around
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Dedicated to quality work with unmatched customer service. I take on the jobs that larger companies are not willing to accommodate. At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. Discover our range of services and reach out today. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Mike was on time and got started working immediately. He was very meticulous about taping and making sure everything was covered before painting. We really appreciated him cleaning up after he was finished. His price for the entire job was very fair and we will definitely hire him again!"

Effie S on July 2024

Dedicated to quality work with unmatched customer service. I take on the jobs that larger companies are not willing to accommodate. At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. Discover our range of services and reach out today. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Mike was on time and got started working immediately. He was very meticulous about taping and making sure everything was covered before painting. We really appreciated him cleaning up after he was finished. His price for the entire job was very fair and we will definitely hire him again!"

Effie S on July 2024


Avatar for Byers Handyman Services
Byers Handyman Services
113 Denham Pl
4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Byers Handyman Services
113 Denham Pl
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
990 local quotes requested

After over a decade of working for the man, being my wife's personal handyman and helping people in my sphere of influence fix things around their house, I decided to become my own boss and provide my expertise to the rest of my community! From changing air filters and light bulbs to replacing attic ductwork, semi-finishing attics, putting together furniture, installing outlets, and fixing lawn mower and leaf blowers, if you don't have time to do it, or don't know how, you may have just found the last handyman you'll ever need!

"Great. Nice guy."

Courtney S on February 2024

After over a decade of working for the man, being my wife's personal handyman and helping people in my sphere of influence fix things around their house, I decided to become my own boss and provide my expertise to the rest of my community! From changing air filters and light bulbs to replacing attic ductwork, semi-finishing attics, putting together furniture, installing outlets, and fixing lawn mower and leaf blowers, if you don't have time to do it, or don't know how, you may have just found the last handyman you'll ever need!

"Great. Nice guy."

Courtney S on February 2024


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
728 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 Swaggard Handyman Services
Swaggard Handyman Services
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Swaggard Handyman Services
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Swaggard Handyman Services, we believe that every customer deserves the best. With 30 years of expertise combined in the handyman industry, we are committed to providing top-notch services that exceed your expectations. Our unique approach combines innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction to deliver exceptional results every time. What Makes Us Unique! Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in all aspects of handyman services. We stay ahead of the curve by continually updating our knowledge and skills.

"On time and very professional. Kept me informed thru the whole process. Will definately be using them again for future work."

Anita C on December 2024

Swaggard Handyman Services, we believe that every customer deserves the best. With 30 years of expertise combined in the handyman industry, we are committed to providing top-notch services that exceed your expectations. Our unique approach combines innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction to deliver exceptional results every time. What Makes Us Unique! Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in all aspects of handyman services. We stay ahead of the curve by continually updating our knowledge and skills.

"On time and very professional. Kept me informed thru the whole process. Will definately be using them again for future work."

Anita C on December 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

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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