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Central a/c installers in Raleigh

Southern Air Mechanical LLC
1357 Mount Olivet Church Rd
5.00(
4
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Southern Air Mechanical LLC
1357 Mount Olivet Church Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Southern Air Mechanical LLC, we are locally owned and operated and have been providing quality heating and cooling services for the Franklin community and surrounding areas. We take pride in providing the best for our customers being a licensed technician who ensures quality driven work and courteous, professional service. We provide the highest quality workmanship in install, repair and replacements of residential heating and air conditioning. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina true professionals at work for you!

"Sam is excellent! He replaced two HVAC systems for me, took the time to talk through and price-out many different options, solved some problems along the way, and when an issue arose he stood by his service and made it right. Sam is a professional and I've already recommended to friends."

Kate G on February 2022

Here at Southern Air Mechanical LLC, we are locally owned and operated and have been providing quality heating and cooling services for the Franklin community and surrounding areas. We take pride in providing the best for our customers being a licensed technician who ensures quality driven work and courteous, professional service. We provide the highest quality workmanship in install, repair and replacements of residential heating and air conditioning. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina true professionals at work for you!

"Sam is excellent! He replaced two HVAC systems for me, took the time to talk through and price-out many different options, solved some problems along the way, and when an issue arose he stood by his service and made it right. Sam is a professional and I've already recommended to friends."

Kate G on February 2022


AMI, Inc.
702 N. Fayetteville Ave
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AMI, Inc.
702 N. Fayetteville Ave
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the comfort of your home, quality of our work and the production of outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the comfort of your home, quality of our work and the production of outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Aire Serv Of East Raleigh
4529 Stonewall Drive
4.94(
8
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Aire Serv Of East Raleigh
4529 Stonewall Drive
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
53 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Aire Serv Of East Raleigh 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.

"Chris came out quickly and arrived exactly when he said he would. He was polite and pleasant to work with, and although I wish we didn't have extra issues that he found for us, I'm so glad that he did. Not only did he diagnose the problem that we called him out for, but he found something else that explained what had been happening for quite some time with our AC as well. Overall, there were multiple things that needed regular maintenance or repair and he talked us through the details of those things, pricing options depending on what we wanted to handle immediately and offered great advice on some improvements that we'll be implementing. I really appreciate knowing that things are in much better shape after his expert work and professionalism. A++"

Pamela L on May 2025

Aire Serv Of East Raleigh 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.

"Chris came out quickly and arrived exactly when he said he would. He was polite and pleasant to work with, and although I wish we didn't have extra issues that he found for us, I'm so glad that he did. Not only did he diagnose the problem that we called him out for, but he found something else that explained what had been happening for quite some time with our AC as well. Overall, there were multiple things that needed regular maintenance or repair and he talked us through the details of those things, pricing options depending on what we wanted to handle immediately and offered great advice on some improvements that we'll be implementing. I really appreciate knowing that things are in much better shape after his expert work and professionalism. A++"

Pamela L on May 2025


Fowler & Sons, Inc.
105 Rupert Road, Suite #2
4.80(
28
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Fowler & Sons, Inc.
105 Rupert Road, Suite #2
4.80(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Fowler & Sons is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service and repair for your heating or cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating or 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.

"Removed old gas pack installed new gas pack. All ducts replaced. Very professional. We are very pleased with the experience"

Phillip C on June 2022

Fowler & Sons is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service and repair for your heating or cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating or 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.

"Removed old gas pack installed new gas pack. All ducts replaced. Very professional. We are very pleased with the experience"

Phillip C on June 2022


Ideal Services Company
109 Norwalk Street
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Ideal Services Company
109 Norwalk Street
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

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"This company not only diagnosed the root cause of my problem, they also proactively looked at other potential risks at a system level to avoid sudden sysem failure due to weak points."

Tim L on March 2009

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"This company not only diagnosed the root cause of my problem, they also proactively looked at other potential risks at a system level to avoid sudden sysem failure due to weak points."

Tim L on March 2009


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6 & Fix Heating & Cooling, Inc.
9006 Glenwood Ave
4.46(
12
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Approved Pro
6 & Fix Heating & Cooling, Inc.
9006 Glenwood Ave
4.46(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.

"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."

Kyle G on August 2024

Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.

"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."

Kyle G on August 2024


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Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC
100 Hidden Rock Court
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC
100 Hidden Rock Court
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Raleigh Cary HVAC LLC, we specialize in all types of residential and commercial HVAC installations. With a commitment to the highest level of workmanship and transparency with all our customers, we look to build long term relationships with the home and business owners we work with. We look forward to serving you!

"I had a very bad heating system malfunction and our furnace's fan just broke off on right when there was snow blizzard. I had to call people and I was given estimate of 2,000$ that is when someone referred me to "Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC". And they did it for merely 620$ and did outstanding job. They were courteous, polite, professional and did way more than I had hired them for; they inspected my other unit (for free) and recommended that I did not need to do anything, they conducted free test of my existing vents and recommended that I get two more vents upstairs where I am always having heating issues. On the way out the owner asked me "brother your front door has these wood planks peeling out let me fix it for you and don't worry about paying". They fixed it also. All in all I paid them 620$ and felt bad for paying much less than what they did. I will always recommend "Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC" for any HVAC work."

Jarrar J on February 2025

At Raleigh Cary HVAC LLC, we specialize in all types of residential and commercial HVAC installations. With a commitment to the highest level of workmanship and transparency with all our customers, we look to build long term relationships with the home and business owners we work with. We look forward to serving you!

"I had a very bad heating system malfunction and our furnace's fan just broke off on right when there was snow blizzard. I had to call people and I was given estimate of 2,000$ that is when someone referred me to "Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC". And they did it for merely 620$ and did outstanding job. They were courteous, polite, professional and did way more than I had hired them for; they inspected my other unit (for free) and recommended that I did not need to do anything, they conducted free test of my existing vents and recommended that I get two more vents upstairs where I am always having heating issues. On the way out the owner asked me "brother your front door has these wood planks peeling out let me fix it for you and don't worry about paying". They fixed it also. All in all I paid them 620$ and felt bad for paying much less than what they did. I will always recommend "Raleigh Cary HVAC & Refrigeration, LLC" for any HVAC work."

Jarrar J on February 2025


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Horizon Services LLC
540 Pylon Dr
4.56(
8
)
Approved Pro
Horizon Services LLC
540 Pylon Dr
4.56(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
44 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Good"

EVA R on July 2023

After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Good"

EVA R on July 2023


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Parker and Company Heating and Air
68 Sunnyview Lane
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Parker and Company Heating and Air
68 Sunnyview Lane
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
801 local quotes requested

"Parker & Company Heating and Air – Trusted HVAC Services in Clayton, NC At Parker & Company Heating and Air, we focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, not just completing service calls. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel uncertain about HVAC repair or replacement costs, which is why we emphasize transparency and honest advice. Our goal is to sell you exactly what you need to keep your heating and cooling system running efficiently, protecting one of your home’s biggest investments. Contact us today for HVAC services in Clayton, NC and the Triangle area."

"Went very well! Very helpful and professional."

Holiday E on November 2024

"Parker & Company Heating and Air – Trusted HVAC Services in Clayton, NC At Parker & Company Heating and Air, we focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, not just completing service calls. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel uncertain about HVAC repair or replacement costs, which is why we emphasize transparency and honest advice. Our goal is to sell you exactly what you need to keep your heating and cooling system running efficiently, protecting one of your home’s biggest investments. Contact us today for HVAC services in Clayton, NC and the Triangle area."

"Went very well! Very helpful and professional."

Holiday E on November 2024


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Powers HVAC. LLC
2220 Capital Blvd
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Approved Pro
Powers HVAC. LLC
2220 Capital Blvd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
229 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

At Powers HVAC, LLC, we bring a fresh perspective to the HVAC industry. We have established ourselves as a pivotal player in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector. Our uniqueness lies in our direct, honest approach and our commitment to customer-first experiences. Unlike many competitors, we emphasize a personal touch in every interaction, ensuring that our clients receive only what they truly need. This customer-centric philosophy has deepened our roots in Zebulon, NC, where we cater to both commercial and residential clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, working closely with manufacturers to deliver the latest and greatest solutions. As we continue to grow and evolve, our commitment to excellence remains steadfast. We bring immense value to our clients through our rigorous standards and dedication to delivering exceptional service every time. Trust us for reliable commercial kitchen hoods, commercial HVAC services, and residential HVAC services. ASK ABOUT OUR FALL SPECIALS!

At Powers HVAC, LLC, we bring a fresh perspective to the HVAC industry. We have established ourselves as a pivotal player in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector. Our uniqueness lies in our direct, honest approach and our commitment to customer-first experiences. Unlike many competitors, we emphasize a personal touch in every interaction, ensuring that our clients receive only what they truly need. This customer-centric philosophy has deepened our roots in Zebulon, NC, where we cater to both commercial and residential clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, working closely with manufacturers to deliver the latest and greatest solutions. As we continue to grow and evolve, our commitment to excellence remains steadfast. We bring immense value to our clients through our rigorous standards and dedication to delivering exceptional service every time. Trust us for reliable commercial kitchen hoods, commercial HVAC services, and residential HVAC services. ASK ABOUT OUR FALL SPECIALS!

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Raleigh, 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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