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Top-Rated Central a/c service or repairers in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Star City HVAC, LLC
Star City HVAC, LLC
5.0(
22
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Star City HVAC is a small owned business . I was very impressed with how polite and honest he was. His prices are very affordable compared to big companies. I will be using Star City for all my HVAC repairs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
4.7(
260
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marlin did an outstanding job! Was very thorough and professional. Went above and beyond to troubleshoot the issue(s). Also at the same time, was very casual, down to earth and extremely easy to talk to, while still being professional to the highest standard. I would highly recommend, Marlin personally, and Wisler for their superb service and professionalism. I also would recommend to Marlin’s manager/supervisor to reward Marlin for his outstanding service and performance! We will be referring back to him and Wisler in the future for all of our household service needs. Thank you Marlin and Wisler for a great and helpful service!"
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Electric
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Electric Panel

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
4.7(
260
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric proudly serves Roanoke and surrounding area, all of Franklin County, and everyone located around Smith Mountain Lake. \n \nWhen our dad Daniel Wisler put our name on his business back in 1986, he committed to doing what was fair and right. He led by example and he taught us to do the same. He taught us to stand up, work hard through adversity; to take responsibility for our mistakes. It's not easy, but it's the difference between a business that survives and a business that thrives. \n \nWislers' foundation of beliefs lights our way, from policies we live by to the people we hire.

Wisler
Wisler
Wisler
Plumbing
Plumbing

+14

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Computer did the "gotta send info to Microsoft" but when tried to reboot it ran through automatic repair without success. I did all the alternative without any success. He came and picked up the hard drive on Tuesday and returned it on Saturday. Fortunately he was able to "restore" without any data loss. Very happy with outcome."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Johnston Cooling and Heating, LLC
Johnston Cooling and Heating, LLC
4.5(
365
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new to the area and had previously hired a â top-rated company to install our thermostat. Well...they did, but we had to hire another company to come and fix their error. Johnston was that company. Knowing nothing about them, it was a risk...having already spent money for the initial install. Yet we were out at ease with the initial 730am phone call that weâ d placed for service. The tech was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, answering every question that we had and walking us through the diagnosis/repair. Excellent service all around! Would recommend them any day."
Voila!!
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Triangle Reconstruction
Triangle Reconstruction
4.5(
529
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have lived in our home for 12 years and decided to have the home inspected (just to make sure that we weren’t missing anything that was wrong). After we received the inspector’s report regarding the problems in our crawlspace, we contacted Triangle Reconstruction. They came out promptly and spent a considerable amount of time assessing the situation and getting to the ROOT cause of the problems. As a matter of fact, they discovered each and every issue that the inspector found without having had any details of the report. They provided an itemized quote and gave us their opinion as to which items were absolutely necessary, which were “nice to have” and which we could do on our own. We were notified as to when each and every phase of the job would start and end. Triangle Reconstruction brought in different teams of experts to complete the work. This made the job progress quickly and efficiently. After each team finished, a supervisor would come to inspect their work. I highly recommend Triangle Reconstruction. This company runs like a finely tuned orchestra. They are professionals in every sense of the word and their work is impeccable!"
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+13

Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
4.6(
96
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There was some confusion initially in setting up service, as the person I spoke with on the phone had her days mixed up. She apologized, as did another person in a follow-up call, so that was appreciated--mistakes do happen. Ostrom sent out two men who diagnosed and repaired the issue we were having with our sump pump. The price was high, and there was no breakdown of that price, so we couldn't really figure out why it was so high. But we had a hard time finding a plumber who actually services our area and they did fix the problem fairly quickly, so all in all we were pleased and would likely call Ostrom if we have any future plumbing issues."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Tilley's Heating & Cooling Services
4.6(
16
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well from the moment I called Tilley's to the moment the technician left. The technician arrived at the house a few hours after I called.  Two other companies would not have been able to look at the unit for several days (one of them a week later). 
Very professional and knew what he was doing.  I will definitely use Tilley's again in the future.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Salem, VA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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