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Avatar for Legacy Home Pros LLC
Legacy Home Pros LLC
6442 Sunny Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Legacy Home Pros LLC
6442 Sunny Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Legacy Home Pros 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. Offer Financing.

"They do a great work and really precise."

Betty L on August 2022

Legacy Home Pros 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. Offer Financing.

"They do a great work and really precise."

Betty L on August 2022


Avatar for Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
615 West 9th Street
4.84(
194
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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


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Sparks Heating and Air
7901 Berchman Dr.
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Sparks Heating and Air
7901 Berchman Dr.
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call me or text me directly at 937-329-7642 !!

"Jeremy showed up as scheduled, did the work needed, and gave me a price I felt was fair. 2 other HVAC companies in the last 2 years couldn’t solve the problem he did on the first visit. He’s honest, will show you the work he is doing and won’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need."

Scott B on January 2021

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call me or text me directly at 937-329-7642 !!

"Jeremy showed up as scheduled, did the work needed, and gave me a price I felt was fair. 2 other HVAC companies in the last 2 years couldn’t solve the problem he did on the first visit. He’s honest, will show you the work he is doing and won’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need."

Scott B on January 2021


Tropical Heating & Cooling
2919 Crest Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Tropical Heating & Cooling
2919 Crest Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

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!

"He's very professional and affordable."

Jim B on May 2021

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!

"He's very professional and affordable."

Jim B on May 2021


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K1HVAC
1107 Elm Park Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
K1HVAC
1107 Elm Park Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 5 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. https://www.k1-hvac.com/

"Excellent service overall. Removed old equipment . Furnance and A/C replaced. Repaired and fabricated new ductwork. Installed new thermostat and cleaned up jobsite. Excellent cost. Would recommend to other family and friends"

Warres S on March 2024

With over 5 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. https://www.k1-hvac.com/

"Excellent service overall. Removed old equipment . Furnance and A/C replaced. Repaired and fabricated new ductwork. Installed new thermostat and cleaned up jobsite. Excellent cost. Would recommend to other family and friends"

Warres S on March 2024


Avatar for One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning - Cincinnati
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning - Cincinnati
756 Old State Route 74
4.60(
36
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Approved Pro
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning - Cincinnati
756 Old State Route 74
4.60(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
275 local quotes requested
71 years of experience

Discover superior HVAC installations by choosing One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® in Cincinnati. Our highly-trained professionals are dedicated to delivering top-notch AC and Furnace installations, ensuring your home's utmost comfort. Rest assured; your new system will be installed with precision and care, backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Don't compromise on your home's comfort. Experience worry-free HVAC service at its finest—call us today.

"Everything was done neat and well."

Wayne B on March 2025

Discover superior HVAC installations by choosing One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® in Cincinnati. Our highly-trained professionals are dedicated to delivering top-notch AC and Furnace installations, ensuring your home's utmost comfort. Rest assured; your new system will be installed with precision and care, backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Don't compromise on your home's comfort. Experience worry-free HVAC service at its finest—call us today.

"Everything was done neat and well."

Wayne B on March 2025


Avatar for Cincinnati Heating And Air Conditioning, LLC
Cincinnati Heating And Air Conditioning, LLC
10937 Reed Hartman Hwy Unit A
4.85(
106
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Approved Pro
Cincinnati Heating And Air Conditioning, LLC
10937 Reed Hartman Hwy Unit A
4.85(
106
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

At Cincinnati Heating and Air Conditioning, We are top rated for a reason. From our exceptional quality to our top notch customer service you can trust us to always deliver a great experience no matter if you are looking for just a simple repair or maintenance visit or a major overhaul or system replacement. Our focus is always to make you and your home more comfortable and more efficient. Trust us with your project. You will always be glad that you did. OUR MISSION: To provide our customers with more comfortable homes and workplaces with reliable service and products. To maximize efficiency for lower utility bills and healthier planet. OUR VALUES: HONESTY: We promise to always tell you the truth about what is going on with your home and your system. INTEGRITY: We promise to always do what we say we will and stand behind everything we do. KINDNESS: We promise to always treat you with the respect and courtesy that we ourselves would like to receive.

"Was quoted a reasonable price to get a new thermostat installed in my house that was more complex due to it being a heat pump. Also opted to get a tune up while they were out to prepare for the upcoming seasons. Zak was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and walked through everything with me and explained it so I could understand it. He took his time and did a great job. Not to mention it was Friday evening and could have easily rushed through to get home for the evening, but that was not the case. He clearly is passionate about what he does, and I am so appreciative! "

Ashley R on March 2025

At Cincinnati Heating and Air Conditioning, We are top rated for a reason. From our exceptional quality to our top notch customer service you can trust us to always deliver a great experience no matter if you are looking for just a simple repair or maintenance visit or a major overhaul or system replacement. Our focus is always to make you and your home more comfortable and more efficient. Trust us with your project. You will always be glad that you did. OUR MISSION: To provide our customers with more comfortable homes and workplaces with reliable service and products. To maximize efficiency for lower utility bills and healthier planet. OUR VALUES: HONESTY: We promise to always tell you the truth about what is going on with your home and your system. INTEGRITY: We promise to always do what we say we will and stand behind everything we do. KINDNESS: We promise to always treat you with the respect and courtesy that we ourselves would like to receive.

"Was quoted a reasonable price to get a new thermostat installed in my house that was more complex due to it being a heat pump. Also opted to get a tune up while they were out to prepare for the upcoming seasons. Zak was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and walked through everything with me and explained it so I could understand it. He took his time and did a great job. Not to mention it was Friday evening and could have easily rushed through to get home for the evening, but that was not the case. He clearly is passionate about what he does, and I am so appreciative! "

Ashley R on March 2025


Avatar for CJs Systems Heating & Cooling
CJs Systems Heating & Cooling
8070 Washington Village Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
CJs Systems Heating & Cooling
8070 Washington Village Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very timely, courteous and professional. I am 100% satisfied with the work completed. We had a water heater and water softener installed and would recommend anyone else to use CJS as well. "

scott s on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very timely, courteous and professional. I am 100% satisfied with the work completed. We had a water heater and water softener installed and would recommend anyone else to use CJS as well. "

scott s on May 2025


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Ace Hardware Home Services
1170 Channingway Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Ace Hardware Home Services
1170 Channingway Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
62 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Ace Hardware Home Services Heating and Cooling specializes in full-service HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial projects including AC units, heating, geothermal, and indoor air quality products. The business was started in 1978 by Frank Detmer Sr. and Frank Detmer Jr. and passed down to Eric and Matt Detmer. Today the reputation for stellar customer service continues with General Manager Matt Detmer and his brother Eric. The Detmer family’s three generations of experience paired with the helpful spirit of Ace Hardware Home Services has proven to be a winning combination, serving customers in Dayton and Springfield Ohio.

Ace Hardware Home Services Heating and Cooling specializes in full-service HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial projects including AC units, heating, geothermal, and indoor air quality products. The business was started in 1978 by Frank Detmer Sr. and Frank Detmer Jr. and passed down to Eric and Matt Detmer. Today the reputation for stellar customer service continues with General Manager Matt Detmer and his brother Eric. The Detmer family’s three generations of experience paired with the helpful spirit of Ace Hardware Home Services has proven to be a winning combination, serving customers in Dayton and Springfield Ohio.


Avatar for Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
5450 Far Hills Ave Suite 209
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
5450 Far Hills Ave Suite 209
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
55 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air 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!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air 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!

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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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