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Central a/c installers in Independence

Smith Cooling & Heating LLC
827 S. Harkless Ave
4.67(
3
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Smith Cooling & Heating LLC
827 S. Harkless Ave
4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Smith Cooling & Heating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 40 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great and respectful company I use them again and again and will tell a friend about them"

Jonathan G on January 2024

Smith Cooling & Heating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 40 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great and respectful company I use them again and again and will tell a friend about them"

Jonathan G on January 2024


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J.F. Denney Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
76 Ash Street
4.63(
44
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J.F. Denney Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
76 Ash Street
4.63(
44
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

J.F. Denney Plumbing and Heating, Inc., has been in business since 1965! We would love the opportunity to show you what our experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your project.

"Local company, attentive, great quote."

Andrea J on February 2025

J.F. Denney Plumbing and Heating, Inc., has been in business since 1965! We would love the opportunity to show you what our experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your project.

"Local company, attentive, great quote."

Andrea J on February 2025


Jackson Heating & Cooling Services
8005 Birchwood Dr
5.00(
12
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Jackson Heating & Cooling Services
8005 Birchwood Dr
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With 10 years of experience serving the Kansas City area, Jackson Heating & Cooling Services is your solution for all your HVAC needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Jon is truly the nicest, most honest guy in the business. We purchased a new A/C and furnace unit in 2019. He made an impression and Iâ ve always known to call him for HVAC surface. Most recently he came out on a Sunday evening for my momâ s A/C that was struggling to keep the house cool. He identified it was low on Freon, but before he did, he checked everything thoroughly. He reassured my mom that only the coolant was needed and did not try to oversell her anything. Truly an amazing business owner."

Tina H on August 2024

With 10 years of experience serving the Kansas City area, Jackson Heating & Cooling Services is your solution for all your HVAC needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Jon is truly the nicest, most honest guy in the business. We purchased a new A/C and furnace unit in 2019. He made an impression and Iâ ve always known to call him for HVAC surface. Most recently he came out on a Sunday evening for my momâ s A/C that was struggling to keep the house cool. He identified it was low on Freon, but before he did, he checked everything thoroughly. He reassured my mom that only the coolant was needed and did not try to oversell her anything. Truly an amazing business owner."

Tina H on August 2024


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KC Comfort Pros
12220 NW Skyview Ave
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KC Comfort Pros
12220 NW Skyview Ave
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.


Mr. Pride HVAC & Home Repair Services, Inc.
2960 E 28th St
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Mr. Pride HVAC & Home Repair Services, Inc.
2960 E 28th St
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MR. PRIDE HVAC & HOME REPAIR LLC 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.

MR. PRIDE HVAC & HOME REPAIR LLC 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.


Bella Services
1800 NW 75th Street
4.94(
8
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Bella Services
1800 NW 75th Street
4.94(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We're family owned and operated. We're honest and fair and don't rush the work we do. We take value in our work and always do our best to put the customer first. We are 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Our customers are customers for life!

"Sam Fiore is very thorough, friendly, and trustworthy. He provides prompt service and goes above and beyond in the service he provides. I appreciate how Sam does not cut corners but also helps the customer to make informed decisions when assessing what needs to be done. Hopefully, many more people will employ Sam for their HVAC work!"

Abby H on August 2022

We're family owned and operated. We're honest and fair and don't rush the work we do. We take value in our work and always do our best to put the customer first. We are 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Our customers are customers for life!

"Sam Fiore is very thorough, friendly, and trustworthy. He provides prompt service and goes above and beyond in the service he provides. I appreciate how Sam does not cut corners but also helps the customer to make informed decisions when assessing what needs to be done. Hopefully, many more people will employ Sam for their HVAC work!"

Abby H on August 2022


Towers Heating and Cooling, LLC
1939 E Lindenwood Circle
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Towers Heating and Cooling, LLC
1939 E Lindenwood Circle
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 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.

"Outstanding customer service and quality of work. They with be my AC company for now on."

Alan . on August 2019

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.

"Outstanding customer service and quality of work. They with be my AC company for now on."

Alan . on August 2019


Evan's Facilities Repair LLC
876 201st Street
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Evan's Facilities Repair LLC
876 201st Street
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Evan's Facilities Repair, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Evan's Facilities Repair, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


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Dick Ray Master Plumbing Heating Cooling
4303 Merriam Drive
4.83(
7
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Approved Pro
Dick Ray Master Plumbing Heating Cooling
4303 Merriam Drive
4.83(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
110 local quotes requested
84 years of experience

Whether you need an entirely new plumbing system or just have a leaky pipe in need of repair, Dick Ray Master Plumbing can easily assess your needs and provide you with a fast, reliable and effective solution. We know that when you have a plumbing problem, you want it fixed quickly, which is why we take care of you as promptly as possible. Give us a call day or night to schedule a service call! Drain cleaning goes hand-in-hand with our plumbing services. Dealing with an overflowing sink or a drain can be inconvenient and unsanitary. You don’t want to root around in those clogged pipes yourself. Let us do it for you! Whether you want to make your heating or air conditioning more efficient, you need to fix something that’s not working or you’re interested in routine maintenance, we have the skilled and knowledgeable technicians to do the job. We also offer furnace repair!

"I was impressed with the professionalism. Professional and knowledgeable."

Laura M on October 2024

Whether you need an entirely new plumbing system or just have a leaky pipe in need of repair, Dick Ray Master Plumbing can easily assess your needs and provide you with a fast, reliable and effective solution. We know that when you have a plumbing problem, you want it fixed quickly, which is why we take care of you as promptly as possible. Give us a call day or night to schedule a service call! Drain cleaning goes hand-in-hand with our plumbing services. Dealing with an overflowing sink or a drain can be inconvenient and unsanitary. You don’t want to root around in those clogged pipes yourself. Let us do it for you! Whether you want to make your heating or air conditioning more efficient, you need to fix something that’s not working or you’re interested in routine maintenance, we have the skilled and knowledgeable technicians to do the job. We also offer furnace repair!

"I was impressed with the professionalism. Professional and knowledgeable."

Laura M on October 2024


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Dragonfly Mechanical
3004 SW Hwy 40 Suite C
4.92(
6
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Approved Pro
Dragonfly Mechanical
3004 SW Hwy 40 Suite C
4.92(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

"We are a locally owned business, with one goal – happy customers. The way we see it, that’s the only path to long-term success. Plus, those smiles make doing business a whole lot of fun. We invest in our highly skilled team, maintain an environment where everyone can thrive, and empower our technicians to deliver the best possible outcome for each customer – not just the bottom line. We know that if we take good care of our neighbors, we all win."

"Dragonfly Mechanical did an amazing job with addressing my concerns regarding my furnace. Ross, the HVAC technician was professional and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them."

Sharlotte R on January 2025

"We are a locally owned business, with one goal – happy customers. The way we see it, that’s the only path to long-term success. Plus, those smiles make doing business a whole lot of fun. We invest in our highly skilled team, maintain an environment where everyone can thrive, and empower our technicians to deliver the best possible outcome for each customer – not just the bottom line. We know that if we take good care of our neighbors, we all win."

"Dragonfly Mechanical did an amazing job with addressing my concerns regarding my furnace. Ross, the HVAC technician was professional and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them."

Sharlotte R on January 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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