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Central a/c installers in Covington

Avatar for Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
615 West 9th Street
4.84(
194
)
Approved Pro
Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
615 West 9th Street
4.84(
194
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 years of experience

At Schneller Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our main goal is to provide you with superior furnace, air conditioner, and plumbing repair and installation. Our promise to you is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Schneller serves the entire Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area and we strive to make sure every one of our services lives up to the highest standards in both quality and workmanship. Superior customer service is a quality that Kris Knochelmann learned from his father, and is a part of this company today.

"Very dissatisfied. They tried to take advantage of an 80+ yo by not even completing a repair, produced a false image of a faulty (12 year old) heat exchanger at $99 wanting me to buy a new furnace. Thanks to website weeks of research and using my wood stove, info I was able to clean the condenser trap in 10 minutes and the furnace has been working for weeks, now."

David H on December 2024

At Schneller Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our main goal is to provide you with superior furnace, air conditioner, and plumbing repair and installation. Our promise to you is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Schneller serves the entire Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area and we strive to make sure every one of our services lives up to the highest standards in both quality and workmanship. Superior customer service is a quality that Kris Knochelmann learned from his father, and is a part of this company today.

"Very dissatisfied. They tried to take advantage of an 80+ yo by not even completing a repair, produced a false image of a faulty (12 year old) heat exchanger at $99 wanting me to buy a new furnace. Thanks to website weeks of research and using my wood stove, info I was able to clean the condenser trap in 10 minutes and the furnace has been working for weeks, now."

David H on December 2024


Avatar for Lukes Heating and Air Conditioning
Lukes Heating and Air Conditioning
1470 Dixie Hwy
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Lukes Heating and Air Conditioning
1470 Dixie Hwy
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Luke's Heating and Air Conditioning 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.

"Luke’s hvac came out and installed a new geothermal system for us. Very quick and easy to work with. "

Cayla M on April 2025

Luke's Heating and Air Conditioning 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.

"Luke’s hvac came out and installed a new geothermal system for us. Very quick and easy to work with. "

Cayla M on April 2025


Avatar for Apollo Home
Apollo Home
1730 Tennessee Avenue
4.13(
46
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Approved Pro
Apollo Home
1730 Tennessee Avenue
4.13(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
44 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."

Alex R G on December 2022

Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."

Alex R G on December 2022


Flanigan Contractors, INC.
1869 Mt Vernon Dr
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Flanigan Contractors, INC.
1869 Mt Vernon Dr
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Nice clean efficient work."

Charlie C on April 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!

"Nice clean efficient work."

Charlie C on April 2025


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TKO Renovations LLC
108 Pleasant St
4.11(
18
)
Approved Pro
TKO Renovations LLC
108 Pleasant St
4.11(
18
)
Approved Pro
324 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We are a general service company, we can service your needs in everything from changing a light bulb to building a garage! great quality work and very courteous and professional team. we can help communicate and guide you through getting your project done efficiently and as cost effective as possible.

"Project was started in late October and just got finished today. There was lack of communication ,illness on both sides, and weather issues. But it’s done now and looks great."

Loria W on March 2025

We are a general service company, we can service your needs in everything from changing a light bulb to building a garage! great quality work and very courteous and professional team. we can help communicate and guide you through getting your project done efficiently and as cost effective as possible.

"Project was started in late October and just got finished today. There was lack of communication ,illness on both sides, and weather issues. But it’s done now and looks great."

Loria W on March 2025


Avatar for Turner on Services
Turner on Services
1308 US-50
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
Turner on Services
1308 US-50
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
215 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Welcome to Turner On Services. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We pride ourselves on providing a superior level of expertise with our electrical projects and always treat our customer's home as if it was our own. All of our technicians are trained and up to date on the newest codes and technologies that apply to your home or business. We're so confident in the work we do, that we offer a ten year warranty on virtually every project we handle – from the $49 outlet repair all the way to the $50 million turnkey project (ask for details). We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"The quality of the job was very good."

Timothy R on October 2023

Welcome to Turner On Services. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We pride ourselves on providing a superior level of expertise with our electrical projects and always treat our customer's home as if it was our own. All of our technicians are trained and up to date on the newest codes and technologies that apply to your home or business. We're so confident in the work we do, that we offer a ten year warranty on virtually every project we handle – from the $49 outlet repair all the way to the $50 million turnkey project (ask for details). We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"The quality of the job was very good."

Timothy R on October 2023


Avatar for Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air
Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air
1079 Ohio Pike
4.68(
1,589
)
Approved Pro
Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air
1079 Ohio Pike
4.68(
1,589
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1801 local quotes requested

HVAC | Plumbing | Indoor Air Quality Serves : Serving single-family, residential homes in NKY and Cincinnati. For over 95 years, we have served the heating, air conditioning, and plumbing needs of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents. We are one of the oldest continuously operating, and largest privately-owned home services companies in the area. Our owner, Kris Knochelmann, and his family has been in the business for over 40 years. Our staff of experienced, licensed, NATE certified technicians are able to offer fair pricing, quality workmanship, and unique testing of your heating and air conditioning system. Experience award winning service, where we treat you like family.

"Fast and cheap!"

Mark P on November 2024

HVAC | Plumbing | Indoor Air Quality Serves : Serving single-family, residential homes in NKY and Cincinnati. For over 95 years, we have served the heating, air conditioning, and plumbing needs of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents. We are one of the oldest continuously operating, and largest privately-owned home services companies in the area. Our owner, Kris Knochelmann, and his family has been in the business for over 40 years. Our staff of experienced, licensed, NATE certified technicians are able to offer fair pricing, quality workmanship, and unique testing of your heating and air conditioning system. Experience award winning service, where we treat you like family.

"Fast and cheap!"

Mark P on November 2024


Avatar for Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
817 Nandino Blvd
4.17(
169
)
Approved Pro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
817 Nandino Blvd
4.17(
169
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1090 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024


Avatar for Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC
Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC
8314 Fawn Lake Ct.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC
8314 Fawn Lake Ct.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
669 local quotes requested

Handyman services to help take care of your projects no problem to small! We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because I have been around the building industry all my life and love to learn more about it. We started in this industry in 1984. We describe our business as Family owned and operated

"Went incredible!! Dave was very sweet and very thorough. His pricing is very reasonable. He even pointed out that I could set my front porch light on a switch timer so I didn’t have to come home in the dark. That was a game changer!!"

Sue H on March 2025

Handyman services to help take care of your projects no problem to small! We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because I have been around the building industry all my life and love to learn more about it. We started in this industry in 1984. We describe our business as Family owned and operated

"Went incredible!! Dave was very sweet and very thorough. His pricing is very reasonable. He even pointed out that I could set my front porch light on a switch timer so I didn’t have to come home in the dark. That was a game changer!!"

Sue H on March 2025


Avatar for Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
8442 Vine Street
4.68(
634
)
Approved Pro
Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
8442 Vine Street
4.68(
634
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2147 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Plumb Tite is a different kind of service plumbing & HVAC company, committing ourselves to deliver nothing short of exceptional! This is because YOU deserve better! I know -- big talk and promises are easy, but we back up this commitment by never charging a service fee - ever! It is our job to EARN your business first - and if we haven't you don't pay us a dime. Different - Refreshing - Better. We offer amazing and thoughtful customer service, appointments designed around your schedule, and expert real licensed technicians that are honest and genuine. We follow up, show up on time, and present you with affordable up-front pricing first. You should never be asked to settle for less than excellence - expect and demand better!

"I was thrilled with the professionalism and how quickly this company was able to get to work. They found a simple solution to our problem and fixed it. Another company gave us an estimate 10X what we paid with PlumbTite for many unnecessary items. Unfortunately the post project clean up was not to my liking as there was sewage spill all over the basement floor after the crew left (our house smelled like sewage for weeks after) otherwise I would be able to give all 5 stars."

Lia T on February 2025

Plumb Tite is a different kind of service plumbing & HVAC company, committing ourselves to deliver nothing short of exceptional! This is because YOU deserve better! I know -- big talk and promises are easy, but we back up this commitment by never charging a service fee - ever! It is our job to EARN your business first - and if we haven't you don't pay us a dime. Different - Refreshing - Better. We offer amazing and thoughtful customer service, appointments designed around your schedule, and expert real licensed technicians that are honest and genuine. We follow up, show up on time, and present you with affordable up-front pricing first. You should never be asked to settle for less than excellence - expect and demand better!

"I was thrilled with the professionalism and how quickly this company was able to get to work. They found a simple solution to our problem and fixed it. Another company gave us an estimate 10X what we paid with PlumbTite for many unnecessary items. Unfortunately the post project clean up was not to my liking as there was sewage spill all over the basement floor after the crew left (our house smelled like sewage for weeks after) otherwise I would be able to give all 5 stars."

Lia T on February 2025

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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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