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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
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New River Heating & Air Inc
4.4(
36
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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I noticed in our mail thing that we are due for service on our system to keep our warranty up; to do so we are actually going to do a maintenance contract with them  it is about $96 yearly, but they come out and do inspections and everything. The owner is the one who came out and gave us a quote. We had them replace another system which was nor working correctly so the first the thing they did was send someone to inspect the old system to see what were the problems. They fixed it on the spot for free and did not even charge us to come out. They were very nice, courteous and stayed in contact with us the entire time. They were very nice, professional and they got the job done in an efficient manner. They did not charge us an insane amount of money for it. We had a name brand system. It was a well worth investment to have it done right.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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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

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
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

"Vendor responded within an hour of submitting request for service (on a Sunday) and set up appointment for service on Monday. Technician called Monday to ask if okay to come earlier. Completed diagnostics, repaired HVAC and had it back up and running by 2 PM. Unit has been working great."
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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 are pleased to recommend Triangle Reconstruction with our highest praise. It seems too simple to say that they do what they said they’d do, but that’s exactly what happened. Our home is around 50 years old. Ours was a large job - around a month and $30,000. We had Triangle Reconstruction come in after another moisture company provided mold remediation and a humidifier. I wish we’d contacted TR to start with. We provided TR with a structural engineering report. They created a plan to exactly meet all of engineer’s concerns. TR used temporary supports and replaced seal plates, girders, and joists for over half of our home. In addition, they poured footers and built new columns. They also added a few additional girders to firm up our floors. They removed and replaced our insulation. They sealed our porch and crawl space, replaced our vapor barrier, and installed a moisture meter. They wrapped our electrical cords and hung them. The people at TR are remarkable. A+++++"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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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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
Avatar for Hodge’s Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning Service LLC
Hodge’s Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning Service LLC
5.0(
12
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Hodges did a complete check of my HVAC system and found a few gas leaks that were missed by the previous HVAC company. He literally saved our lives. He contacted the Gas Company who confirmed the leaks and they came back and confirmed he fixed all of them. He is the only company I will use for my HVAC system tune ups, etc. He is also punctual, clean and explains everything before he does anything. I appreciate being treated with respect, because a lot of companies take advantage of women who need home repairs. Mr. Hodges is honest, trustworthy and reliable."
HVAC Installation
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

The Salem, VA homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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